Join us from May 14-18 in Vancouver, BC, for an unforgettable learning experience and the opportunity to participate in exciting activities showcasing the city's architecture, listen to renowned guest speakers, and connect/reconnect with friends, colleagues and industry professionals. Register TODAY and take advantage of the discounts available for hotels and flights. You will not want to miss out on our biggest event of the year!    

Are you finding it difficult to manage multiple aspects of your projects? Do you struggle to meet client expectations, coordinate with consultants, and keep track of your finances and overall practice? If your answer is yes, then Project Management for Architects is the ideal solution for you.  

Beginning March 21, 2024, the RAIC is excited to announce the return of its popular Project Management workshop series, instructed by Don Ardiel, B.Arch., MDE, OAA, PMP.  

To make things more convenient, we have expanded our locations to include Toronto, Ottawa, Regina, and Hamilton. 

After completing the course, participants will be equipped with a range of new project management tools, have access to 40 hours of expert instruction, receive a PMP certification exam preparation kit, and gain the ability to create effective project and stakeholder management plans. 

Members are invited to nominate candidates to stand for election for the positions of Regional Director for British Columbia/Yukon, Regional Director for Alberta/Northwest Territories, Regional Director for Saskatchewan, Regional Director for Ontario North, East and Nunavut, Regional Director for Québec, Regional Director for the Atlantic and Director Representing Interns and Intern Architects. The term of office is three years, beginning July 1, 2024.  

Deadline to submit your nomination: February 22, 2024, 8:00 p.m. (ET)  

Fellows are invited to nominate candidates to serve as Dean of the RAIC College. The term of office is three years, beginning July 1, 2024. 

Deadline to submit your nomination: February 23, 2024, 8:00 p.m. (ET) 

By renewing your RAIC membership, you amplify your voice in advocating for change. From climate action to justice and equity, your support contributes to an empowered architectural community committed to shaping a better world for all.  

Renew online using a credit card or select the cheque option to be emailed an invoice. For assistance with login or questions about your membership, please contact membership@raic.org or 1-844-856-7242 ext 2000.   

The RAIC is pleased to partner on a new innovative "Managing Construction" course series that will empower you to manage and mitigate project risks by focusing on the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the CCDC contract clauses that are commitments to each other.   

Deadlines coming up for two February courses:

1. Managing CCDC Contracts for Project Success

2. CCDC 5A + 5B-Construction Management Keys to Success (This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU)

We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers willing to dedicate their time and effort to making this year’s conference a great success. The RAIC Conference on Architecture offers a unique opportunity for architects, interns, students, and associates from across Canada to connect, learn and grow together. 

This year, we are excited to gather in Vancouver, BC, from May 14-18, and host over 50 sessions across eight themes as well as social and networking events, making it our biggest event yet. 

We're currently looking for volunteers in various roles, including but not limited to: 

• Registration desk assistant
• Event assistant
• Continuing education room monitor
• Architectural walking tour assistant
• Tradeshow assistant

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your skills, network with industry professionals, and make a positive impact. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.  

For more information or to apply, please click here: https://forms.gle/tSm3f2Bib6FNVCVPA 

Read the February 2024 edition of the RAIC Journal, published in Canadian Architect.

Articles include:

• Join us for Conference 2024
• Remembering George Baird
• Influencing the Next Generation of Architectural Professionals

To learn more about each opportunity, and review eligibility and submission requirements, please go to the RAIC Scholarships and Bursaries webpage.

ON DEMAND SESSIONS

• Resilient Buildings Are Sustainable and Protect Life 

• A Bottom-Up Approach to a Healthier City 

• NBCC Part 3 & 9 Bundle

• Supporting Indigenous Initiated Architecture in Canada Through the Architectural Curriculum

• The Sum of all Parts: Disability Culture as a key component of Inclusive Design

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

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The Cement Association of Canada’s Martha Murray and Tim Smith will be presenting on the Concrete Zero Action Plan on February 15 at 11:00 am at The Canadian Concrete Expo in Toronto.

The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) – together with its members and partners in the concrete sector – released Concrete Zero, an Action Plan to ensure Canada’s cement and concrete industry achieves its carbon emissions reduction goals by making cement net-zero by 2050.

As the second most used commodity in the world (second only to water) concrete is vital to our daily lives and our communities. It’s an indispensable part of our built environment, from our homes, schools, and hospitals to our rapid-transit systems, bridges, renewable energy, wastewater treatment plants and other vital infrastructure. Our industry’s push to achieve net-zero concrete moves us in a more sustainable direction that will ultimately help ensure thriving, sustainable and resilient communities for generations to come.

Register now for Free Tradeshow Access: https://www.microspec.com/reg/BXV2024/API/?code=EBX24

BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest business to business forum connecting the holistic building industry. This is your opportunity to experience the dynamism, progress and innovations at the forefront of Canada’s built environment, in-person. Meet, network, learn and source new products alongside industry colleagues and influencers from every corner of the building industry on February 14 & 15, 2024.  BUILDEX Vancouver 2023 saw the highest level of attendees over 7000+ and in 2024, the event will continue to attract architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, skilled trades, property managers, homebuilders & renovators, developers and more from across Western Canada and Nationally to explore key themes, challenges and critical issues impacting the building and real estate industries. 

Find out the latest from your industry with 250+ industry experts and 100+ educational sessions including seminars, panels, keynotes, workshops & live demonstrations. Gain access to over 300 leading manufacturers, distributors and suppliers showcasing their new technologies, innovations, materials and services from every corner of the building industry. 

BC’s building industry is currently tackling significant challenges and opportunities: Increasing building performance, reducing embodied carbon, improving individual and community wellbeing, adopting new technologies, and solving a construction workforce crisis. In 2024, we will continue to address these important issues in the built environment

Learn more and register for a Free Tradeshow Pass using promo code: EBX24.

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