May 15, 2024
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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 - Four seats left for May 29, 30 and 31, 2024. Also available on November 13, 14 and 15, 2024

  2. CCDC 5A + 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success - Two seats left for June 18, 19 and 20, 2024. Also available on September 16, 17 and 18, 2024

  3. CCDC Contracts: Supplementary and Non-Standard Clauses - June 25, 26 and 27, 2024 and November 19, 20 and 21, 2024

  4. Managing CCDC Contracts for Project Success - Sept 23, 24 and 25, 2024

  5. Project Delivery Methods (DBB, CM, DB, IPD, P3) - Oct 1, 3 and 4, 2024
REGISTER TODAY
 
RAIC Fee Guide User Experience Survey (2024)

As a valued RAIC Fee Guide user, your feedback matters to us. The RAIC is currently reviewing the Guide to Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect (Fee Guide) to ensure it is current and useful. To this end we are inviting users of the Fee Guide to share feedback via a brief survey. In addition to the survey, we will also be hosting focus groups- if you are interested in participating, be sure to add your name at the end of the survey. 

The survey will be open until May 31, 2024.

RAIC Fee Guidelines User Experience Survey
 
New Job Opportunities on the RAIC Job Board 

Discover a range of exciting career opportunities from top employers. Whether you're seeking your first job or a career change, the RAIC Job Board has something for everyone.

  • Bim coordinator - EVOQ architecture
  • Project lead – Architect/Intern Architect - Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
  • Senior Managing Architect - Kumlin Sullivan Architecture Studio Ltd.
  • Designer - DMC Recruitment Group
  • Senior Project Manager - DMC Recruitment Group
 
 
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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RAIC Journal

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

Articles include:

  • Awards Season
  • RAIC Gold Medal: Justice Murray Sinclair
  • RAIC International Prize: Ngā Aho
READ IT HERE
 
Announcing the Winning Projects of the 2024 SABMag Canadian Green Building Awards

The Canadian Green Building Awards recognize excellence in the design and execution of Canadian residential and non-residential buildings of all types, including new construction, existing buildings, renovations and interior design projects. This year, the jury selected nine winning projects in the 17th annual SABMag Canadian Green Building. Click here to view the winners.

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Call for Volunteers

Calling All Experts! The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is recruiting volunteers for the 2030 code development committees. As a volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping Canada’s National Model Codes. Topics include accessibility, climate change, and more. 

Join us in making a lasting impact! Find out more and apply at:

https://cbhcc-cchcc.ca/en/volunteer-to-serve-on-a-code-development-committee/.

Your participation will contribute to building safer, more sustainable communities for generations to come. Feel free to share these posts, and let’s spread the word about this valuable opportunity!

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