u/Elastiquedeslip

Hi everyone,

I’m currently going through a career change and I’m trying to become a BIM Modeler / CAD Draftsman.

Right now I’m learning software on my own (mainly Revit, AutoCAD and Archicad) while looking for an apprenticeship/work-study position. Since I don’t yet have formal education or professional experience in the field, I want to build a clean and professional portfolio to demonstrate my current level and motivation.

My idea is to create complete architectural drawing / BIM project sheets showing plans and building drawings made by myself, but I honestly don’t know what the most professional way to present them is.
For people already working in BIM, architecture or drafting:
• What types of plans should I include?
• Floor plans only, or sections/elevations/details too?
• What kind of dimensions and annotations are usually expected?
• Which views are the most relevant to showcase skills?
• What information should absolutely appear on sheets?
• How would you organize a portfolio to make it look professional and “industry-ready”?
• Are there common mistakes beginners make when presenting BIM/CAD work?

My goal is to create a complete portfolio that can genuinely show my drawing and software skills despite being self-taught and still in career transition.

Any advice, examples, references or portfolio standards would help me a lot.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently considering a career change and exploring opportunities in the BIM field, specifically as a BIM modeler / CAD technician (dessinateur projeteur).

I’d really appreciate some insight from professionals in the industry regarding the actual work rhythm. From your experience, is this role typically associated with long, intense working hours and tight deadlines, or is it generally more balanced and manageable on a day-to-day basis?

For context, I come from a professional background where the workload and pace were consistently very high and, over time, not really sustainable. This is an important factor in my career transition, as I’m looking for a healthier and more balanced work environment.

I understand that workload can vary depending on the company, project phase, and country, but I’m trying to get a realistic sense of what to expect before making the transition.

Any feedback, personal experiences, or advice would be very helpful.

Thank you in advance!

Bonjour à tous,

Tout est dans le titre. Question stupide mais qui me trotte dans la tête depuis quelques jours.

Je me suis rendu au tabac pour vérifier un ticket de loterie européenne à plusieurs millions dont je tairai le nom, et lors de ma visite dans cette grotesque boutique à l’odeur et clientèle enivrante, une question m’a frappée.

Je tends mon ticket, geste mécanique de l’employé avec un 3/4 face vers les cigarettes, prends mon ticket, le bip et bruit de froissement instantané de papier : « Y’a 12 euros 30. »

Alors outre la blague, je sais que l’on peut vérifier par application et que les gros gains demande un appel à un numéro spécial, mais si un moment énorme apparaît par chance en visite de tabac, qu’est-ce qui techniquement me protège du fait que l’employé peut biper voir un bombe exorbitant de gain et ne pas me rendre un ticket ? Surtout si ce n’est pas le même endroit dans lequel j’ai joué ? Rien ne prouve que ce soit mon ticket ou le sien ?

J’ai besoin de vos lumières.

Ps : les jeux d’argent comportent des risques, même celui du vol. (Je joue de manière très occasionnelle, pour me faire rêver)