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Did you know clients and regulators expect architects to show climate readiness? This means building skills for adaptation and resilience to mitigate risk in the built environment is a must.

We can't put off addressing the harm caused by severe weather events like floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and heat waves any longer.

Join us October 2-3 in Whistler, BC as we delve into the relationship between climate and architecture, evaluate technology, policies, and regulations to transition to a low-carbon economy and incorporate sustainable building practices and skills for adaptation.

The RAIC is relaunching its popular project management courses for architects and interns in cities across Canada. These in-person courses will provide project management knowledge in the context of architectural practice as well as preparing participants for the Project Management Institute’s PMP® certification exam. Course dates are available in Toronto and Vancouver. 

The course will include:  

• Project management tools and templates for architectural practice.  
• 40 hours of in person instruction including practical exercises in which participants will learn to use the tools and templates.    
• A premium PMP® certification exam preparation kit including textbook, study aids, online resources, and an online test question bank.  
• BONUS: All presentation slides are narrated and shared with participants at the end of the course.  

 Early bird registration is now open! RAIC Members receive $300 off registration for a limited time. Click here for more details: https://raic.org/pmcourse

Achieve your learning goals with the RAIC’s Continuing Education Summer Sale!   

Until September 22 - that’s this Friday - RAIC members get 50% off on ALL our one-hour and 90 minute on-demand webinars. Expand your professional knowledge and stay informed about key issues in the field, such as Sustainability and Climate, Indigenous Architecture, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and Accessible Design. Don’t miss out, make your purchase now!  

Enter coupon code "RAIC50" at checkout to take advantage of this limited-time offer.   

See the full range of available webinars on our website and get on the path to learning today!   

The RAIC unites an extraordinary group of professionals in the architectural community. Being a member of the RAIC means being part of a creative, engaged, and inclusive community that is building a strong future for architecture in Canada. 

Find out more about how membership with the RAIC can elevate your career, enhance your knowledge and skills, expand your network, and help you find cost savings on essential products and services. 

If you have questions about RAIC membership, please contact us at membership@raic.org or 613-241-3600 ext. 2000.

The RAIC Job Board is a great way to save time when you’re looking for the best candidates in the field of architecture across Canada - and it’s FREE for RAIC members to post! 

Share a position available in your firm, a student job or a volunteer opportunity - simply log in to the members portal, then go to the RAIC Job Board and select “Add Job Posting” from the For Members menu on the left. 

Not a member yet? Join the RAIC today to get access to this valuable offer, or purchase a RAIC Job Board post from the RAIC Online Store for $149.

The RAIC Syllabus program is seeking instructors to join studios across the country including: Vancouver, Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, London, Ottawa, Thunder Bay, and Halifax.   

Instructors play a vital role in the program, teaching the design Studio courses, from entry levels to the final Diploma Project, depending on the need of the regional Syllabus Chapter and their interests. Instructors are responsible for providing instruction, guidance, and support to students under the direction of the studio coordinator, as well providing evaluations of student work, a written end-of-term student assessment, and recommendation for final marks.  

Expected Time Commitment 

Instructors are expected to spend 1.5 to 3 hours per week with students for a duration of 12-15 weeks (Syllabus Term). 

If you are interested in becoming an instructor, complete this expression of interest.  

Deadline to apply - September 30, 2023. 

Nominate your colleagues and peers for Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship in the RAIC. The College of Fellows formally recognizes members and distinguished laypersons who have made outstanding contributions to the profession in design, scholarship, or service to the profession or the community.

Nominations for Fellowship 
 
A Fellow of the RAIC College is a Member of the RAIC who has achieved professional eminence or has rendered distinctive service to the profession or to the community at large. Nomination and advancement to Fellowship is administered by the RAIC College. A Member must have been a member of the RAIC for at least five (5) non-consecutive years in the last ten years from submission date prior to nomination. Fellowship is bestowed for life and is one of the highest honours the RAIC can confer upon a member.
 
Nominations for Honorary Fellowship 
 
An Honorary Fellow of the RAIC College is an Honorary Member of the RAIC who has achieved international professional eminence or has rendered distinctive service to the profession or to the community at large, nationally or internationally. Architects registered in Canada are not eligible for nomination. Nomination and advancement to Honorary Fellowship is administered by the RAIC College. Honorary Fellowship is bestowed for life and is one of the highest honours the RAIC can confer upon an individual. 
 
We invite all members of the RAIC to nominate an individual. 
 
Please visit the College’s webpage to review the 2024 nomination process and requirements. 
 
Deadline for Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship nominations: October 31, 2023.  
  
All nominations must be submitted on RAIC’s online submission platform.

On the ongoing path to Reconciliation, the RAIC will commemorate the 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through a two-part webinar series of events during the week of September 25-29, 2023. 

These open access webinar sessions are created in partnership with the RAIC’s Indigenous education provider NVision.     

Sessions are free and pre-registration is required. Please feel free to share among your colleagues and other networks.  

The RAIC is grateful for and honours the generosity of the members of the RAIC Truth and Reconciliation Task Force and Indigenous Task Force. The RAIC is committed to continued action along this journey together. 

Part One: History and Context

When: September 26, 2023 / 10:00am-11:30am Pacific Time                                           Where: Online, virtual  

Click here for details and to register. 

Part Two: Relationships with the Land through Architecture and Design   

When: September 27, 2023 / 10:00am-11:30am Pacific Time                                              Where: Online, virtual - Zoom  

Click here for details and to register. 

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is Canada’s only source for recognized Canadian standard construction industry documents, offering consensus-built documents and contracts that are transparent, balanced, and standardized. 

The RAIC offers a selection of contracts, contract seals, documents and guides to assist the architectural community with projects. These are available to RAIC members and non-members. RAIC members receive special discounted pricing, please ensure you are logged into the RAIC website before making a purchase. 

Please see our website for further details, and to purchase the documents you need! 

• Ask an Expert: NBCC Edition - September 28 at 1:00pm

ON DEMAND SESSIONS

• Zeroing In on Net-Zero Recreation Complexes

• NBCC Part 3 & 9 Bundle

• RAIC 2023 Conference on Architecture is now On Demand!

• Introduction to the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada - Free for everyone!

Everyone is invited to the three-day symposium, (Un)Common Precedents, hosted by the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism (ASAU).

The free public event will be held at the ASAU from September 22 to 24, 2023, in the Pit. The event will combine keynotes, paper presentations, interdisciplinary workshops, a performance, an exhibition by architecture and music students, and a book publication.

For more information, and to register: https://www.criptic.org/agora-2

BUILDEX is Alberta’s largest event uniting the whole building industry each year. Join your colleagues from across the building and construction industry, including architects, engineers, construction & trades professionals, interior designers, homebuilders & renovators, and property managers. Attend 2 days of networking, learning, industry updates, and sourcing for new products and partners.

Learn more and register for a Free Tradeshow Pass using promo code: EBXA23

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