Ronald Butaran

Co-Founder at Rocabu Designs
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Canada, CA
Languages
  • Tagalog -
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Experience

    • Canada
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder
      • Feb 2021 - Present

      We are an online retail store and residential design firm based out of Calgary, Canada. We are an online retail store and residential design firm based out of Calgary, Canada.

    • Canada
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Interior Designer
      • May 2019 - Present

      -Involved in preliminary design & construction development of new and ongoing projects.-Space Planning of commercial, residential and office projects.-Responsible for the selection of finishes, fixtures and furniture.-3D rendering using Sketch-Up+Vray for Client presentations.-AutoCAD and Revit preliminary design, design development and construction drawings forinterior and exterior design projects.-Building Code review for Building Permit application as required.-Site work and As-Built measurements.-Coordination and follow-up with all Engineers and Consultants.Projects Handled in Calgary1. Senior’s Residence/ Homes2. Residential Building3. Commercial Projects such as Eye Glass Clinic & Cannabis Stores4. Offices5. Hotel Renovations Show less

    • Interior Designer
      • May 2018 - May 2019

    • Architectural Technician
      • Jun 2016 - 2018

      -Successfully led a team of BIM personnel who are responsible for the production of interior shop drawings of Sengkang General Hospital in Singapore. -Established the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) particularly the use of Revit Architecture as a standard required software for all government projects. -Solved problems by issuing error-free drawings thru in-depth checking and strict compliance with the company’s drawing standard. -Determined significant issues in drawings & documents submission by learning the use of online submission platforms such as Conject which helped to eliminate wasted time compared to manual submissions. -Coordinated construction drawings with site supervisors by monitoring and resolving all drawing clashes before the site implementation. -Reviewed carefully all Consultant’s comments to shop drawings and reported all clashing before site implementation which eliminate abortive works and additional construction costs. Show less

    • Senior Interior Designer
      • Jan 2016 - May 2016

      -Successfully managed a team of designers to produce a conceptual residential design for a client’s presentation. -Delivered a complete set of drawings for bidding and construction purposes. -Provided comprehensive support and training to junior designers, particularly in the technical aspect of construction. -Represented the Project Manager in coordinating with clients' on-site technical issues. -Successfully managed a team of designers to produce a conceptual residential design for a client’s presentation. -Delivered a complete set of drawings for bidding and construction purposes. -Provided comprehensive support and training to junior designers, particularly in the technical aspect of construction. -Represented the Project Manager in coordinating with clients' on-site technical issues.

    • Architectural Technician
      • Feb 2014 - Oct 2015

      -Successfully transformed the technical and design team to be result oriented and a self-driven unit. -Managed and trained a team of draftsmen to produce interior shop drawings using Revit Architecture & AutoCAD for the Changi General Hospital in Singapore with 100% compliance with BIM requirements. -Developed a library of furniture and built-in fitment models complete with technical details which can be readily used by all technical staff. -Improved the process of quantity surveying/ estimates together with QS Engineers which resulted in on-time and more accurate bid submissions. -Pioneered a technical team to produce a standard guide of construction drawings for built-in fitments which were analyzed in accordance with building codes, space requirements and user anthropometrics. -Successfully coordinated all M&E and fitment clashing’s on the drawings thru proper submission of queries to the Consultant which helped minimize errors during site implementation. Show less

    • Philippines
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Interior Architect
      • Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

      -Successfully managed a team of Junior Interior Architects to produce high-quality and trendy interior design concepts and drawings which are in line with the company’s standards. -Led various conceptualization and planning of residential showrooms with model units which attracted home buyers and increased the company’s sales. -Improved the department's design standards by learning and introducing new design concepts and construction materials. -Led the production of drawing packages including mood boards and specification writing. -Actively participated in material sourcing and procurement of FF&E. -Led the site supervision during construction including clearing of all punch lists and defects. Show less

    • Architect & Site Supervisor
      • Apr 2010 - Feb 2011
    • Philippines
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Site Supervisor
      • Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
    • Interior Architect
      • Apr 2009 - Oct 2009

Education

  • Far Eastern University
    Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Architecture
    2004 - 2009
  • Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
    Non-Degree, CODE-254-OLA - Building Codes
    2018 - 2018

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