February 5, 2025
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Registration is officially open for this year’s RAIC Conference on Architecture!   

Join us in the vibrant Montréal, QC, from June 1-4 for four days of networking, learning and fun! Look forward to: 

  • Over 55 education sessions across 8 education streams  
  • Over 100 renowned speakers 
  • 15 Architectural Tours 
  • 53 exhibitors at the Expo on Architecture 
  • Over 20 studios participating in the Studio Crawl  
  • 9 special events including the Presidents Dinner, College of Fellows and RAIC Syllabus Convocation Ceremony, Emerging Professionals Mix & Mingle, After/ Parti and more!  
  • BONUS! The full-day Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Pre-Conference workshop on May 31 (included in the All-Access Pass or can be added to any other registration type) 

What are you waiting for? Elevate your design skills, explore the cutting edge of architecture, and build lasting relationships through our expanded program. Plan ahead and take advantage of our Early Bird Registration discount by registering before March 7, 2025!  

Register now
 
Renew Your 2025 RAIC Membership by February 28

From building your foundation to shaping a lasting legacy, the RAIC is there to help at every stage of your career in architecture. At each milestone, your RAIC membership offers exclusive resources, guidance, and connection to a community of practice that supports and celebrates your success. 

We invite you to renew your membership, allowing us to stand together in our shared commitment to foster a strong architectural community that is valued and empowered to create change.

Renew by February 28 to keep your membership in good standing and for uninterrupted access to your member benefits and savings.

Renew your membership
 
Coming Soon: A NEW Roundtable Series for Emerging Professionals 

The RAIC is excited to introduce “The Deep Dive: A Roundtable Series for Emerging Professionals,” where students, recent graduates, intern architects, and newly licensed professionals get practical advice on career growth, confidence building, navigating workplace challenges, and other key topics. Set in an open and judgement-free environment, participants can seek answers to questions they’ve always been afraid to ask. 

The first session, Starting Strong: Developing a Collaborative Attitude in Your New Team, takes place on February 27, 2025

Registration opens on February 10, 2025.  

Free for RAIC members, $19 plus applicable taxes for non-members. Stay tuned for more details!

 
You’re Invited: Governor General Medals in Architecture Recipients’ Public Lecture

Join the architectural community on Wednesday, February 12, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the National Gallery of Canada for presentations on behalf the winners of the 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture and the 2024 Governor General’s Medal in Landscape Architecture. The FREE public event, titled “12 Architects on Architecture, and One Landscape Architect on Landscape Architecture,” will be a visually inspiring walk-through of the award-winning architectural projects and lifetime achievements of an exceptional landscape architect. 

 
 
 
Coming Soon: RAIC Honours & Awards News, Your Dedicated Source for Architectural Excellence in Canada

We’re excited to launch RAIC Honours & Awards News, a monthly e-newsletter about Canada’s most prestigious architectural honours, awards and celebrations! This dedicated channel will bring you all the latest information on RAIC honours, awards, bursaries, scholarships, and the RAIC College. Plus, we’ll announce jury members, recognize recipients and share news about upcoming celebrations and ceremonies. 

Our first issue on February 17 will feature: 

  • RAIC Foundation’s scholarships and bursaries

  • Members of our annual awards juries, RAIC International Prize selection committee, Prix du XXe Siècle Working Group

  • Photos from the Governor General Medals in Architecture public lecture

Keep an eye out in your inbox! 

 
Apply for the 2025 RAIC Foundation Scholarships and Bursaries

Are you a student or emerging practitioner focused on making your mark in the architecture world? Apply for the RAIC Foundation’s 2025 Scholarships and Bursaries and receive recognition and monetary support for your outstanding work. The 2025 portfolio features new and expanded opportunities!

Learn more
 
 
New Online Courses in 2025

Have you registered for our latest live, online courses yet? Master two key skills to keep your architectural practice in good shape, in 2025 and beyond!

HR Essentials for Architects

Gain the tools to streamline your HR practices and enhance workplace culture. Whether you're refining recruitment strategies or navigating employment standards, this course offers tailored insights for architectural professionals.

  • Speaker: Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL
  • Course Dates:
    • Spring: Mar. 26 – Apr. 30, 2025
    • Fall: Sept. 17 – Oct 22, 2025
  • REGISTER NOW

Financial Management for Architects

Learn the financial skills every architect needs to build a thriving practice. Whether you’re managing project budgets or navigating complex financial strategies, this course equips you with the tools to succeed.

  • Speaker: Basima Roshan, CPA
    Course Dates:
    • Spring: Apr. 7 – Jun. 9, 2025
    • Fall: Sept. 15 – Nov. 17, 2025
  • REGISTER NOW

Join an LCA workshop in Halifax or Montréal

Join hundreds of your colleagues in this day-long training to enhance your skills in sustainable building. Don't take our word for it, here is what participants are saying:  

  • "Thank you for facilitating an amazing conference on LCA and its powerful role in the fight against climate change." 
  • "This workshop is one of the best I have attended. The hands-on experience is amazing!"  

Register today for upcoming workshops in Halifax or Montréal.   

We have a few complimentary tickets available for the LCA workshops to enable those who are not able to participate for financial or other hardship reasons. Request a sponsored registration. 

Register today
 
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. Project Delivery Methods (DBB, CM, DB, IPD, P3) – Know your Responsibilities -  March 5, 6, 7, 2025

  2. Managing CCDC Contracts for Project Success - March 18, 19, 20, 2025

  3. CCDC 5A + 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success - March 26, 27 and 28, 2025 or June 24, 25 and 26, 2025

  4. Proposal Pursuit – RFQ & RFP Strategies for Success - June 10, 11 and 12, 2025
Register today
 

Canadian Concrete Expo

The 7th Annual Canadian Concrete Expo returns to The International Centre delivering a unique experience for attendees as it brings together the concrete, construction and aggregates industries all in one show!

Register here with your exclusive RAIC VIP invitation


Register for the 2025 SABMag Canadian Green Building Awards

Register now for the 2025 SABMag Canadian Green Building Awards to receive the Entry Kit. Projects need not be certified under a green building rating system, and should have been completed between Jan 1, 2022 and Feb 28, 2025.

The winning submissions are heavily publicized, and many of the projects published in SABMag and the regional FOCUS publications aresourced from the Awards. Deadline to receive your electronic submission is Friday, March 7.

 
 
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