New Visual Identity Implemented To Support AIA Priorities To signal a big change, you have to change something big. That’s the guiding principle behind AIA’s updated brand identity, which launches this month. Learn more about AIA’s new focus, and join us in this effort at blueprintforbetter.org. Read More
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AIA makes strategic move to invest in Contract Documents program Read More
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CRAN® seminar series
Six AIAU live courses will focus on timely topics including practicing during COVID-19, social equity, and sustainability. This series replaces the annual CRAN Symposium and will run through December 2020. Earn up to 5 LU/3 HSW Register
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EDspaces 2020: The virtual experience
New virtual experience will include all the elements you know and love about EDspaces: innovative educational content over multiple days, a robust marketplace of product, service, and solution providers, private appointments with exhibiting companies, virtual tours, networking, and more! Register
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Updated AIA documents released
New documents including two complex residential documents, the popular Condominium Project guide, an updated Contractor’s Qualification Statement, a revised Pro Bono services contract, and a new Warranty Bond. See how these documents can enhance your practice. Register
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Making the 2030 Commitment work for your small firm The 2030 Commitment was created a decade ago as a resource and tool for firms to track their project performance and improve their buildings' energy efficiency. Register
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Best Practice: Architecture as a value proposition
When selling services to potential clients, it is important to sell the value of good architecture rather than the cost. Learn more
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Built around health: The impact of COVID-19 on urbanism The typical architecture firm may have half or more of its assets tied up in yet-to-be-paid—and yet-to-be-billed—fees. Learn More
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We are aware of a scam targeting architect licensees. Therefore, our office would like to provide the following tips to avoid falling for one of these scams
If you would like to report a possible scam regarding licensees, please contact our office at BPLHelp@michigan.gov or 517-241-0199.
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COVID-19 Re-opening tools & resources
AIA convened a virtual charrette with architects and experts in public health, engineering, and facilities management to develop guidance for building re-occupancy. Input from the charrette led to a new Building Risk Management Plan Worksheet, enhanced Re-occupancy Assessment Tool, and expanded ArchMap.
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AIA RE-OCCUPANCY ASSESSMENT TOOL
AIA Re-occupancy Assessment Tool which provides a framework of strategies for re-opening buildings. Informed by authoritative sources (CDC, WHO, OSHA, etc.) and public health experts, the tool includes baseline parameters for re-occupancy, architectural and engineering strategies, and administrative policies that promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public while creating opportunities for non-essential facilities to provide services.
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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.
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NCARB is excited to announce that Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) candidates will be able to schedule remote-proctored appointments after December 14, 2020. Remote (or online) proctoring enables candidates to take the ARE in a private location that meets specific requirements.
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Oldcastle Building Envelope Presents: Rainscreen Systems – Expanding the Envelope
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The 2020 Virtual Hip Hop Architecture Camp® Internship Program - The Hip Hop Architecture Camp
Students around the country have completed their vision for a business in their neighborhood focused on social justice. Now these developers are teaming with architecture, engineering and construction firms around the country to enhance their visions. The goal of this program is to provide these young developers with a week-long paid internship to enhance their social justice projects in their neighborhood. The students will act as owner/architect of the business venture created during the Hip Hop Architecture Camp. More Information
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2020 F.I.E.R.O. Webinar Series & Design Awards Program - click here for more information
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Sierra Pacific Windows - FREE Seminars
11/17 Sustainable Forestry Initiative
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Curating fine art and custom designed products for a project is often burdensome and requires a great deal of time and coordination to ensure good results in a timely manner. Local curator and art advisor, Andrea Bogart is your conduit to obtain diverse, original artwork crafted by reliable local artisans - saving you time and budget.
Andrea acts as a designer agent, managing the sourcing, transaction and scheduled delivery of quality, creative products. For more information - or to discuss her free, art consultation services - call her at (248) 702-4902.
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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!
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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.
AIA Southwest Michigan has the Brightwood ARE 5.0 Study Guides (physical copies & ebooks), the Ballast ARE 5.0 Review Manual, and an electronic copy of the The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (15th edition). All are available for members to check-out with no fee. Please contact AIA Southwest Michigan to borrow the materials.
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AIA RACIAL EQUITY INITIATIVE
Harnessing the passion of our Members and the broader design community, AIA National is taking steps to advance racial justice and equality in our organization, in our profession, and in our communities.
AIA National has begun to put together resources which represent just a few tools to help bridge the gap – the gap between complacency and knowledge, between knowledge and action, and between action and progress.
We invite you to contact AIA National at feedback@aia.org to suggest additional resources.
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AIA Detroit Annual Business Meeting
Firestop: Life Safety Fundamentals with the BCRC
BEC's The Physics Behind Lessons Learned in a Full-Size
Blindside Mock-Up
Scrap Culture: Sustainable Design Practices in a World of Waste
Modular Metal Panel Systems & Their Benefits
ARE Virtual Study Session & Check-In
Learning in Lockdown: HunterDouglas - Ceiling Design
CEU "Relay Days"
The event will be virtual this year; spaced out into multiple smaller sessions to be held on several different days. EventBrite hitting your inbox now!
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TowerPinkster, Gaylord, MI
Sidock Group, Inc., Gaylord, MI
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA), Grand Rapids, MI
10.19.2020 The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is seeking Professional Planning, Design & Engineering expertise for a Consolidated In-line Baggage Handling System. Statements of Qualifications shall include information describing relevant experience, proposed team members, and project approach as described in the Request for Qualifications and available at “Doing Business Here”/”Business Opportunities” on the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority web site www.flyford.org.
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Interior Architecture recent graduate seeking: Resume
Architectural Intern looking for position: Resume
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APAC Architects Political Action Committee
We know that many of our fellow AIA Members have been hit hard with the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affect on your business and personal life. The last thing you may be thinking of doing is contributing to APAC right now. But give us a moment to share with you a couple thoughts.
- This is the end of the legislative session in Michigan.
- A legislative cycle lasts two years where we deal with some consistency amongst our elected officials
- After the cycle ends we have to start over next year with new faces and initiatives.
- This is the last opportunity to push through two legislative efforts.
- The Government Affairs Committee has highlighted these issues in the GAC Legislative updates that can be found on the AIA Michigan website.
- Historic Tax Credits
- Certificate of Merit
- This is a presidential election year which always amplifies the political process.
This year’s $20 in support of APAC’s $20 in 2020 Campaign! was designed to encourage first time donations to APAC and assist in the progress of focusing on architectural related issues in Lansing that support our practice. Please consider giving to APAC this year as we work toward our goal of $10,000. Giving is simple, just follow the link to the APAC donation page and click on the amount you wish to give. All donations must be from personal funds, no corporate donations are allowed by law. Donating by credit card is easy and fast.
Please consider donating now as you read this update.
Only personal contributions allowed
Affiliations able to contribute: AIA/AIAE, FAIA, Associate AIA
Thank you and with great appreciation,
APAC
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CONTACT THE STAFF
Executive Director of AIA Michigan: Events and Programming, Finances, Communications, Membership, Government Affairs, Sponsorship
Operations Director: Event Planning, Documents, Continuing Education, Membership, Sponsorship, Emerging Professionals
Administrative Assistant: Events, Membership, Documents, Continuing Education
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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.
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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
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