May 1, 2024
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NEW WEBINAR SERIES! The Resilient Architect: Law and Practice

The RAIC is pleased to announce a new Webinar Series! In collaboration with senior and experienced lawyers from across Canada, many of whom are Fellows of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers (CCCL), we are presenting the following live webinars: 

  • June 4 @ 2:00 pm ET Modern Practice: Standard of Care Considerations  
  • September 10 @ 2:00 pm ET The Role of the Architect in Contract Administration 
  • November 26 @ 2:00 pm ET Design Professional Contracting Risks 

This webinar series aims to cultivate legal literacy, raise awareness of common legal issues, and offer solutions to mitigate such problems. All webinars in the Webinar Series are free for RAIC members. 

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Call for Volunteers - Awards Advisory Committee

The RAIC is seeking three volunteers to join the Awards Advisory Committee, a committee of the board.  

The Awards Committee is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and review of the terms of reference for the Institute’s awards program, to ensure the Institute’s awards reflect the strategic direction of the RAIC. The committee provides recommendations to the Board of Directors for the ongoing development of the Institute’s awards and the award principles and procedures.

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Registration for the 2024 RAIC Conference on Architecture in Vancouver has officially closed but you can still participate!  

Conference On Demand is available to pre-purchase at a discount. This year’s On Demand bundle includes over 40 continuing education sessions you can access through the RAIC Learning Management System after June 17, 2024. Save up to 20% off the Conference On Demand session bundle with Early Bird Pricing available until May 14, 2024.  

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Join us for the final event of Conference! Tickets are still available for the After Parti Masque - A Modern Beaux Arts Ball. Enjoy an open bar and dessert bar during this event where six small architectural practices have been paired with local drag artists to collaborate on a performance concept inspired by the Beaux Arts Balls of the past. Costumes are highly encouraged with prizes available for the best dressed!

Don’t miss out, register today. 

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Latest News from Honours and Awards 

- Nga Aho Recognized as RAIC International Prize Recipient for 2024

- CIP, CSLA and RAIC Announce Winners of 2024 National Urban Design Awards

- The RAIC Announces the 2024 Annual Award Recipients
 
Managing Construction Series

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.   

Check out these upcoming courses:

  1. Proposal Pursuit – RFQ & RFP Strategies for Success - May 29, 30 and 31, 2024.
  2. CCDC 14+15: Managing the Uniqueness of Design Build - June 11, 12 and 13, 2024.
  3. CCDC 5A + 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success - June 18, 19 and 20, 2024.
  4. CCDC Contracts: Supplementary and Non-Standard Clauses - June 25, 26 and 27, 2024.
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