Executive Director Update
Honor Awards winners announced.
Register today for the presentation June 16th at the Roostertail in Detroit. Download the brochure
here!
Component Updates
- Understand the 2017 AIA Owner/Architect Agreements: This free webinar will provide insight into the newly revised 2017 Owner-Architect agreements. Presenters will also discuss the new Sustainable Projects Exhibit and explore how it can provide a positive impact on the health and safety of building occupants. June 1, 2:00-3:00 pm, ET; Earn 1.5 LU HSW
- AIA's new Foresight Report offers an environmental scan looking at trends that could transform our profession. Digital copies are free for members. Download today. Two new tools are also available for members only: a PowerPoint deck with select data points to use and a strategic foresight planning workbook.
- Free ARE webinar: how they passed. Join an engaging discussion entitled "ARE Live: New Architect Highlight - How They Passed." This session will welcome a panel of newly licensed architects for registrants to have the opportunity to pick the brains of some of the best and brightest. May 16, 1:00-2:00 pm, ET. Register.
- Film challenge seed film: Midtown. A Blueprint for Better. This year's I Look Up Film Challenge shines a light on the powerful social impact of architects and their work. Watch the newly-released seed film.
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Cathy Mosley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI
AIA Michigan Executive Director
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Tue, May 16, 2017
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MRCC Banquet Center
23401 Mound Road
Warren, MI 48091
Join Tarkett and
INSTALL for a 1.5 LU program registered with AIA/CES for Infection Control Risk Assessment and Best Practices for Healthcare Construction.
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Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship
Are you an emerging professional beginning the path to licensure? The Architects Foundation is proud to sponsor the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship for another year. This program recognizes the "significant contributions of emerging professionals at early stages in their careers and helps defray the costs associated with the Architect Registration Exam." Submissions are open from April 17 - June 19, 2017. Be sure and take advantage of this phenomenal opportunity.
See the website for more information, including application guidelines.
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We will hold our annual Gregor and Elizabeth Affleck House grounds Spring Site work days in May from 8.30 am - 4.00 pm. as we prepare for the FLW 150th birthday event. Please RSVP to Julie Vulaj 5-6 days before the date you can assist, via email.
Key Dates as follows: May 13th. and May 21st.
Our continued efforts are to clean up and landscape the site for greater beneficial use. This will reflect FLW's design principals keeping the foundation of the house visible. With 10-15 volunteers working together, we could really make a difference!
Food and water will be provided.
Volunteers should bring gloves, wear protective shoes and clothing. These events are BYOT. Bring your own tools. Loppers, pruning shears, rakes, shovels, hoes, wheel barrows are always in high demand. Any donations of yard waste bags would be appreciated. Please mark with your name. Be aware that poison Ivy and oak exist on the site. Although we are actively working to eradicate it, there are still patches on the site.
Location:
925 Bloomfield Woods,
Bloomfield Hills, MI
In Appreciation,
Lawrence Technological University, The Affleck Restoration Council and LEAF committee.
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for more information
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Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN)
37th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference
"Imagine the Power of Partnerships"
May 17-20, 2017
Please click here for more information
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Masonry 101
Enhance your knowledge!
What
Enhance your knowledge of masonry materials: brick, block, mortar, grout, fire ratings, R-values, U-factors, STCs, masonry details, flashing & weepholes, and the TMS 602 Specification.
When
Friday, May 19th 8-5pm
Where
Masonry Institute of Michigan's office
24725 West 12 Mile Rd., Suite 388; Southfield, MI 48034
Why
AIA/CES: 8 hours
ACT54: 8 Hours Technical (#18232)
State of MI: 8CEUs/8CEHs
Please click
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In 2017, the State Government Network and SpeakUp conferences will be held in different cities. More networking opportunities will be offered. SpeakUp will focus on training new advocates (there's no need to attend SpeakUp more than once). Grassroots features an optional pre-conference day for Capitol Hill visits if desired.
SGN 2017
Annual Meeting (Westin St. Louis)
June 14-16, 2017
SpeakUp 2017
(The Curtis Hotel, Denver)
July 19-21, 2017
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Structural Masonry Special Inspectors Workshop
presented by Masonry Institute of Michigan
Special Inspection is the monitoring of the materials and workmanship that are critical to the integrity of the building structure. It is a review of the work of the contractors to assure that the approved plans and specifications are being followed and that relevant codes and ordinances are being observed. Please click HERE for more information.
LOCATIONS
July 13 & 14 - Grand Rapids
August 10 & 11 - Southfield
8am - 5pm both days
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Have you checked the
Job Board
lately? New positions and resumes are added every week along with scholarship opportunities and design competitions!
If you have questions or are interested in placing an opening or resume, email
aiami@aiami.com
Architect looking to relocate to Michigan:
Resume
Venezuelan Architect traveling to Dearborn: Resume
Architectural Design and Consultant Architect: Resume
JPRA Architects, Farmington Hills, MI
5.8.17 JPRA Architects is looking for a Designer. To learn more about JPRA Architects visit www.jpra.com
5.8.17 JPRA Architects is looking for a Technical Architect. To learn more about JPRA Architects visit www.jpra.com
5.8.17 JPRA Architects is looking for a Planner. To learn more about JPRA Architects visit www.jpra.com
Bergmann Associates, Lansing & Grand Rapids, MI
5.1.17 Bergmann Associates is looking for a Project Architect, Senior Architectural Project Manager, and an Architectural Project Manager. To learn more about Bergmann Associates visit www.bergmannpc.com
Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc., Shelby Twp., MI
5.1.17 Anderson Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. is looking for an Architect. To learn more about Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick visit www.aewinc.com
Buday + Kruzel Architects PLLC, Harbor Springs, MI
5.1.17 Buday + Kruzel Architects, PLLC is looking for an Architectural Draftsperson. To learn more about Buday+Kurzel Architects PLLC visit www.budaykruzel.com
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AIA Detroit Honor Awards Registration
JUST Program Mon., May 22 - More Information
IES + AIA Emerging Professional Board Game Night at
Detroit Comics!
Lauren Myrand Fundraiser Reception
AIA Detroit CKLDP Info Session and Application Workshop
Michael Ford's Remixing Design Hip-Hop Architecture
Golf Outing
Infection Control for Health Care Construction
AIAHV Members: Firm Visit & Happy Hour
Night at the Ball Park @ Dow Stadium
May 31 - Please click
here for registration information!
AIA Southwest Michigan
Monthly Membership Meeting - Tour of Heritage Guitar
Thurs., May 17 - Save the date
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2016 Business Boosters
You asked for it and we listened. Key courses to help you deliver on your 2016 goals: Business management skills, recommendations to rev your revenue, and new business insights for large- and small-firm architects. Please click
here
to review the courses!
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Strategic Plan
2014 -2020
As the architectural profession moves through the first decade of the twenty-first century, it becomes increasingly obvious that the pace of change continues to accelerate . . .
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Contact the Staff
Executive Director of AIA Michigan:
Events and Programming, Finances, Communications, Membership, Government Affairs, Sponsorship
Evelyn Dougherty, Hon. Aff. AIAMI:
Operations Director:
Event Planning, Documents, Continuing Education, Membership
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