June 26, 2024
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Conference 2025 - Submit a proposal!

The RAIC invites proposals for continuing education sessions, architectural tours and special events for the RAIC 2025 Conference on Architecture taking place in person in Montréal, QC from June 1 to 4, 2025.  

The Conference program is designed to promote professional and educational success, and will feature high-quality learning opportunities with interactive content, innovative ideas, and engaging discussions. The program will also feature local architecture tours and special events. Participants at all career levels will take away inspiration, insights, and ideas for practical application

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The 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture Honour Exceptional Building Across Canada

The biennial awards recognize and celebrate outstanding design in recently completed built projects of any size, type and geographical location by Canadian architects. The competition continues a tradition initiated by the Massey Medals in 1950, providing an important source of understanding of the nature of Canadian architecture and the regional, cultural, and historic forces expressed in the built environment. Outstanding design considers exemplary approaches to sustainability, and the support and advancement of equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

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New Job Opportunities on the RAIC Job Board

Ready to advance in your career? The RAIC Job Board is packed with fresh opportunities. Start your job search now and take the next step towards your professional goals. 

  • Architectural Designer - Live Nation
  • Architectural Technologist (Sustainable Design) - Figurr Architects Collective
  • Finissant technologie de l'architecture - Architecture 6e SENS inc.
  • Capital Project Analyst - City of Richmond Hill
  • Sustainable building architect - Vogtech Renewables
 
 
RAIC Foundation Recipients

The RAIC Foundation, established in 1964, works in close collaboration with the RAIC as the national charitable arm of the architectural profession.  The Foundation’s annual scholarships and awards encourage innovation and excellence among architectural students, interns and young professionals – with goals that are aligned with those in the RAIC Strategic Plan. The recipients of the 2024 scholarships and awards were announced at the RAIC Conference on Architecture in Vancouver in May. 

The scholarships and awards, open variously to students at all accredited schools, RAIC Syllabus students, Interns/Intern Architects and young professionals are chosen by juries made up of RAIC Fellows, RAIC Members and Foundation Trustees with expertise in the relevant aspects of architecture. 

See here for this year's six 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. CCDC 5A + 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success -  Sept 16, 17 and 18, 2024

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

  3. Project Delivery Methods (DBB, CM, DB, IPD, P3) - Oct 2, 3 and 4, 2024

  4. Proposal Pursuit – RFQ & RFP Strategies for Success - Nov 13, 14 and 15, 2024

  5. CCDC Contracts: Supplementary and Non-Standard Clauses - Nov 19, 20 and 21, 2024
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Notice of Opportunity

The Government of Canda has launched an open selection process to appoint directors of Defence Construction Canada and we want to ensure that members of your community/professional networks, stakeholders, and you are aware of this opportunity. We encourage you to share the information on the notice of opportunity with those whom you feel may be suited for this position.

Defence Construction Canada is a Crown corporation that assists the Government of Canada with military procurements and delivers defence infrastructure projects. Its activities aim to meet the needs of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces for infrastructure, management or real property and environmental services by advising on, collaboratively planning, procuring, and managing defence contracts.

For a more complete description of the experience, knowledge and abilities required in this position and to apply online, please visit the Governor in Council Appointments Website. Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.

Please note that the evaluation of applications will begin on July 15, 2024.

 
 
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A division of Polymershapes, InsulgardTM Security Products provides architectural security systems built to resist ballistic, forced entry, and wind and impact threats. With the ability to take projects from concept through finished product, Insulgard adds expertise and value every step of the way. The Insulgard portfolio includes a vast array of products and systems, commonly found in banks, convenience stores, commercial and government offices, and retail establishments, such as counterlines, glazing materials, windows, doors, framing systems, transaction windows, and document and package passers. With one of the largest installation networks in the industry, we are able to serve customers across the nation.
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