AIA MICHIGAN
MONDAY MINUTES
April 27 - May 1, 2020
COMPONENT UPDATE
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.  
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

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








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