Position yourself at the forefront of architectural innovation through 55+ cutting-edge educational sessions! At the 2025 RAIC Conference on Architecture, you will join fellow industry leaders who, like you, are defining the future of Canadian architecture.

Real-Time Interpretation Available! Enjoy simultaneous interpretation in English and French at educational and keynote sessions throughout the conference.

Register Early and take advantage of our early bird discount available until March 20th!

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and DMC Recruitment Group are collaborating to produce a Canadian Architecture and Design Salary Report.   

Why are we asking you to participate in this survey? The aim of this report is to provide valuable insights into remuneration trends; offering a detailed analysis of salary ranges, factors influencing compensation, and regional variations. Whether you are an emerging professional just getting started in your career or a seasoned industry stakeholder seeking to benchmark salaries within your own team, this report will serve as a valuable resource. 

Survey open until April 11, 2025. 

We will publish results in Spring/Summer 2025.

Are there any incentives to participate? 

All participants are eligible to receive a 10% discount on 2025 Conference on Architecture tickets (any pass type). Please ensure to indicate your interest in the survey. 

Join us for our first session in “The Deep Dive: A Roundtable Series for Emerging Professionals.” Whether you're an emerging professional navigating the job market, starting your first role in architecture, or preparing to take the next step in your career, this series will provide you practical advice, valuable insights, and a supportive space to connect with peers and mentors in the field. 

For our first roundtable, “Starting Strong: Developing a Collaborative Attitude in Your New Team”, happening on February 27 at 12 pm ET, we will explore: 

• Why collaboration is essential for emerging professionals 

• How teamwork accelerates learning and opens new career opportunities 

• How to shift your mindset from competition to cooperation 

 This session is FREE for RAIC members. Not a member? Join now to access this and more career-boosting opportunities. 

Start your journey to a fulfilling career with the latest job postings on the RAIC Job Board. Explore a wide range of positions and industries to find the job that suits you best. 

Your dream job might be here:

• Project Manager - City of Calgary
• Intermediate Architect/Designer - DIALOG
• Architecte principal/architecte principale - Le ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN)
• Director General - Public Services and Procurement Canada
• Site Supervisor - ACDF  Architecture 

The RAIC is excited to announce a new four-part webinar series in partnership with The Personal, Home & Auto Insurance. The first webinar in this series launches in March 2025 and will be available on demand. This series is free for RAIC members and will provide valuable insights into the exclusive benefits of the program, including group rates on home and auto insurance, while addressing frequently asked questions. 

Check out these new resources: 

Members can find out more about the program here. 

Introducing the RAIC's revised Construction Contract Administration and Field Review course - updated to reflect latest industry codes and standards!

Offered on demand, this course will equip you with advanced skills in contract administration across diverse building processes, whether they are traditional, fast-tracked, or modularized.

Fulfil your regulatory responsibilities effectively, realize your design successfully, and support both client and contractor adequately—through the knowledge you gain from this course.   

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 this - tremendously impactful to build a network for dialogue."
  
  
• "Extremely helpful workshop with great deal of knowledge sharing from industry experts."

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. 

Gottfried Böhm Scholarship: Call for Applications Is Open

The international Gottfried Böhm Scholarship is entering its second round. Architects and urban planners in the post-graduate phase from all over the world are now invited to apply for the one-year residency scholarship in Cologne. With a monthly funding of 2,500 euros, free accommodation and individual professional support, the program offers ideal conditions for the development of innovative projects that combine architecture and urban planning. The closing date for applications is May 31, 2025.

For further information on the application requirements and documents, please visit https://gb-stipendium.de/scholarship.

Storefront Manitoba is excited to announce that the call for proposals for Cool Gardens 2025 is now open
 
Cool Gardens is a design competition and curated public exhibition of contemporary garden installations that takes place in various locations across Winnipeg, Manitoba. For over 10 years, Cool Gardens has commissioned temporary installations by architects, landscape architects, designers, and artists that instigate curiosity and play, while promoting public engagement with designed landscapes. These temporary installations demonstrate how critical and poetic interventions in public space can meaningfully affect people’s experiences of urban environments, exploring the concept of COOL-ing as its recurring theme.
 
The deadline for the call for proposals is March 9th, 2025. We would greatly appreciate if you shared this across your network, and encouraged the brilliant minds of the design community to submit their proposals. Our website and the call for proposals can be found here.

This new RForm Bulletin is an informational resource emphasizing the importance of prioritizing contract administration to mitigate risks, ensure design integrity, and navigate complexities in construction projects. The bulletin is divided into three parts:

Part 1: Administrate the Contract, Not the Project  

Part 2: Contract Administration Safeguarding Design    

Part 3: The Contract Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make  

About us: RForm helps architectural firms navigate the complexities of design revisions, ensuring clear communication with clients and contractors, accurate documentation of changes, and adherence to contract terms, minimizing the risk of disputes and cost overruns.

Unlock your Contract Admin's Full Potential

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