AIA MICHIGAN
MONDAY MINUTES
April 20-24, 2020
COMPONENT UPDATE
Live Course: Embracing existing building
Whether confronting the COVID pandemic or the climate crisis, how architects adapt and embrace existing buildings is critical to solving our most pressing global issues. During this webinar, we will discuss how to make old buildings work like new and the sustainability and market opportunities they hold. April 23, 2020
How AIA contracts address the COVID-19 pandemic

For the foreseeable future, the design and construction industry may experience considerable disruptions, such as material shortages, construction delays, work stoppages, and suspended and terminated projects due to the coronavirus pandemic. This article provides some tips on how to handle project delays, suspensions, and terminations with AIA documents, and also provides a list of some insurance issues to consider.
AIA National Architecture Week 2020
April 20 - 26, 2020 - POSTPONED
Governor Whitmer Signs “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order  - Governor directs all non-critical businesses to temporarily close, all Michiganders to stay home or six feet away from others during COVID-19 crisis - click here to read entire Executive Order The full list of critical services that will remain open is at: https://Michigan.gov/coronavirus
AIA Implores Congress to Provide Relief to Business Owners and Employees
Here are links to the letter and the media statement  AIA released 
ARE testing  Centers are closed until May 1, 2020 As a result, NCARB has extended our no-cost rescheduling period for Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) appointments and is adding an additional six-month rolling clock extension to all valid passing scores. 
AIA Dues renewal has been extended until April 28 th
AIA Conference on Architecture - POSTPONED/NEEDS TO BE RESCHEDULED
Join the Local State and Local Government Network

The State and Local Government Network (SLGN) Online Community Forum and Resource Library offers component staff and AIA members the opportunity to quickly learn about a variety of legislative and policy issues, discuss advocacy efforts with colleagues, and pose questions. Join Today!
Discover what you can learn AIAU brings the industry's best learning to you. Our   300+ instructors   are from leading firms, and they'll immerse you in in-demand topics that will boost your skills and portfolio.  
OBITUARY
John Calvin Haro, the architect and designer of the National Bank of Detroit headquarters, the historic building downtown Detroit where Quicken Loans is now located, died on April 9 in Phoenix, Arizona, at age 91.

A longtime member of the Albert Kahn Associates architectural firm, Haro gained prominence for designing dozens of important buildings -- from landmark headquarters for a number of corporations to many buildings on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. Read More
UPCOMING EVENTS
Free AIAU courses for AIA members
 
We're in the midst of a pandemic and the business environment is rapidly changing. Many of our members are already feeling the impact. To help you navigate these uncertain times, we're making some of AIAU's best business and tech courses available to AIA members for free. Learn valuable skills about virtual practice, successful business strategies, risk management, and more from some of the most innovative architects, firms, and design professionals.  Browse Courses
Architect Exam Prep presents: Everything you need to know about the Case Studies in the ARE
Saturday May 2nd 9am PST / Noon EST - More Information
The deadline to enter is June 23, 2020

Michigan Historic Preservation Network - 40th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference
“Preservation on the Frontline” 
Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
RESCHEDULED! September 20-23, 2020
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
AIA Michigan has Brightwood's 5.0 Study Guides. Please call 313-965-4100 or email   Evelyn Dougherty   to borrow the study materials! 
AIA Huron Valley has the ARE 5 Review Manual and the ARE 5 Practice Problems available to loan out free of charge. If you are interested please email AIA Huron Valley

AIA Saginaw Valley has the ARE materials available for their section members to borrow! If you're a member of the AIA Saginaw Valley chapter please contact AIA Saginaw Valley to borrow the materials.
CHAPTER EVENTS

AIAD:COM MONS
Mon., April 20 - POSTPONED

Practice Roundtable
Tues., April 28 - POSTPONED

BCRC Codes 103
Wed., May 6 - POSTPONED

2020 Honor Awards Project Registrations
Due June 15th - More Information

Donald E. Lee Architecture Scholarship
Application Due - May 1 - Application


Postponed - Tod Williams & Billie Tsien Keynote Lecture
Tues., April 21 - More Information




Virtual Membership Meeting - Webinar
Thurs., April 16 - More Information

Thurs., April 23 - More Information



Tues., April 21 - TENTATIVE


Email AIA Michigan for current ad rates!
JOB BOARD
TowerPinkster,    Kalamazoo, MI

3.19.2020   TowerPinkster is seeking a   Project Manager . To learn more about TowerPinkster visit   www.towerpinkster.com

Rochman Design Build,  Ann Arbor, MI

3.19.2020 Rochman Design Build is seeking a  Senior Residential Designer . To learn more about Rochman Design Build visit  www.rochmandesignbuild.com

AECOM,  Southfield, MI

3.19.2020 AECOM is seeking a  Senior Architect  and an  Architect . To learn more about AECOM visit  www.aecom.com

Environment Architects,     Traverse City, MI

3.10.2020   Environment Architects is seeking a   Project Architect . To learn more about Environment Architects visit   www.env-arch.com

TMP Architecture,     Bloomfield Hills, MI

3.10.2020   TMP Architecture is seeking an   Interior Designer ,   Project Designer ,   Project Manager   and   Specification Writer . To learn more about TMP Architecture visit   www.tmp-architecture.com

The Collaborative,   Ann Arobr, MI

3.9.2020   The Collaborative is seeking to fill   multiple positions . To learn more about The Collaborative visit   www.tc.design.com

Integrated Architecture, Grand Rapids, MI

3.2.2020 Integrated Architecture is seeking an  Architectural Designer Project Architect ,   Project Manager Senior Project Architect Electrical Engineer  ,  Mechanical Engineer   and  Architectural CAD/BIM Technician . To learn more about Integrated Architecture  www.intarch.com

HKS, Inc., Northville, MI

2.24.2020 HKS, Inc. is seeking a   Design Professional Job Captain Project Architect Senior Medical Planner Sustainability Engineer   and   Director of Sustainable Design . To learn more about HKS, Inc. visit   www.hksinc.com

PARTNERS in Architecture, Mount Clemens, MI

2.24.2020 PARTNERS in Architecture is seeking an  Architectural Designer Architectural Intern Construction Administrator  and a  Project Architect . To learn more about PARTNERS in Architecture visit  www.partnersinarch.com
RESUMES
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Professional with Marketing/Administrative experience in A/E/C seeking:   Resume
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