September 28, 2018 Issue
TICKET SALES ARE NOW OPEN!
Each year, AIA celebrates the best buildings and spaces—and the people behind them—with some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. The AIA Charlotte Design Awards Committee is pleased to announce that the Design & Service awards will be presented at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte on November 8th!

TICKET SALES OPEN!
November 8, 2018
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Member rate: $65
Associate rate: $45
Non-member rate: $80
Six-ticket bundle: $325 ( $65 Savings )
TECHNOLOGY SURVIVAL GUIDE
October 3rd
6PM to 7PM
The Spoke Easy

Technology Survival Guide How do you align technology goals with your firm’s culture?Implementingtechnology changes present both technical and management challenges. Join other local firms to sharelessonslearned while managing technology in small and medium sized offices. A short presentation will be followed by a panel discussion. Great for principals, BIM / CAD managers and power users.

SMALL FIRM ROUNDTABLE
System-Based Steel Building Solutions
October 11, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Dillworth Grille

• Expose the possibilities of architectural deck
• Innovate with floor deck
• Know your finishing options inside and out
• Minimize clashes and rework with BIM

WHERE WE STAND: SCHOOL DESIGN & STUDENT SAFETY
Protecting the health, safety and welfare of building occupants is fundamental to what architects do. Over the course of almost two decades, architects have worked with school communities across the country in response to repeated acts of deadly violence targeting students and educators. Architects feel a deep responsibility to contribute to solutions on this troubling issue. We’re committed to working with all concerned stakeholders and every level of government, on both sides of the aisle, to keep our children safe. Learn how the AIA is taking action!

Sign the " POWER OF DESIGN "

CALL FOR 2019 PRESENTERS
AIA Charlotte holds a lunch-and-learn presentation at noon on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month called the Small Firm Roundtable. If you or your firm would like to be included in the schedule, contact  u s at Sandra@aiacharlotte.org. All presentations must be approved for 1 AIA Continuing Education Credit (HSW credit preferred). Presenters are required to provide lunch and report the credit to AIA for attendees.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Request for qualifications – Architectural / Engineering Services -Graham St. Renovation & Huntersville Gateway

The Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) is soliciting responses to a Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) from architectural firms to provide professional architectural design and
construction administration for renovating a current retail location. The RFQ defines the proposed
scope of services and the basis for selecting a firm.
The RFQ and information related to this solicitation will be posted to the Internet at www.meckabc.com.
For questions related to this solicitation or for an electronic copy of the RFQ, contact Michael Tully
(mike.tully@meckabc.com).
The deadline for submission of Statements of Qualifications is October 5th by 1:30 PM (EST) at 3333 N
Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206.
The Board reserves the right to reject any submission for failure to comply with all the requirements of
this notice or of the RFQ document; however, it may waive any minor defects or informalities at its
discretion. The Board further reserves the right to reject all submissions.
MEMBER NEWS
Overcash Demmitt Architects (ODA) hires three design professionals. Growth Continues in Custom Hotel, Office, Interiors and Lifestyle Storage Design.

MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday November 1st
Triple C Brewing Company Barrel Room
11:30 - 12:00 Registration/lunch/networking
12:00 - 1:00 Presentation


As the annual business meeting, the program will also include a recap of AIA Charlotte's 2018 happenings and finances as well as a vote on the slate of board officers for 2019.

SAVE THE DATE: RISK MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
November 15th
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Happy Hour Following)
Town Brewing Company

Risk Management Seminar: Presentations by Allen West at HSSM Law and Stephen Agnew of IMCI. Come learn about Licensing, Claims case studies, Forensic Engineer, Contracts as well as biggest blind spots for design firms.

Registration opening soon!
SAVE THE DATE: 2018 BUILDING CODE UPDATE
December 4th
UNC Charlotte Center City Building
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

2018 finds North Carolina implementing newly updated building codes. This seminar will be reviewing amendments and changes to the 2018 Fire, Accessibility, and Building Codes.

Registration opening soon!
SAVE THE DATE:
WIA 2ND ANNUAL MIMOSA BREAKFAST
December 6th
7:45 - 8:30 Registration/breakfast/networking
8:30 - 9:45 Panel and Q&A session


Save the date for the Women In Architecture second annual Mimosa Breakfast.
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Registration opening soon!
AIA VIBE 2018 FOR COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY ARCHITECT MEMBERS
Join Us at AIA VIBE 2018 at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, October 28–30, 2018, which will bring together dozens of qualified and experienced architects, who lead in specifying products for projects, with leaders from building products companies in a series of one-to-one relationship-building opportunities. If you or someone in your firm is interested, please  complete a profile  so that we can qualify you for participation.
Apply by September 19 to reserve your spot!

2018 AIANC DESIGN CONFERENCE
October 18-19th
Durham, NC

AIA NC is pleased to annouce the 2018 Design Conference in Durham, NC October 18-19. Mark your calendar for this event-- the only statewide design conference for the over 2000 members of AIA North Carolina for 2018. 

LOCAL CAREER CENTER
In 2018, job listings are $100 for members and $200 for non-members, posted for 30 days. 
Post your listing online , and it will also be included here.
THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL PLATINUM PARTNERS
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