Originally Posted by Redwing

For you to practice as an architect, and stamp drawings, you will need a license in the state in which you practice. You will probably have to work under the tutoring of a registered architect for 3 years, before you can apply. With regard to building regs, many states are beginning to adopt the UBC. You will have to become familiar with these, also local codes. You will need to know certain aspects of OSHA. With regard to salary, as an engineer, I can tell you that they are paid more than architects. Depending where you start work, you can expect to start off at 28K to 35K. Industrial construction is spotty right now. In SE Tennessee, Volkswagen is getting ready to start pouring concrete for a new manufacturing facility, and TVA has begun construction on a once abandoned unit at Spring City. These are just some brief details, which I could enlarge on later, if need be.