Tell us what you need from the RAIC, by taking the Community Survey open until September 15. We’re looking for your input on how we can improve our offerings and how to better represent the architects in this country. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and will remain open until September 15.  Participants will be entered to win one of two 1-year subscriptions to the NBS Chorus construction specification platform (valued at $2000 each) sponsored by Huxebo; one of five $100 gift cards; one of five 2026 RAIC Conference day passes; or a grand prize of one All-Access conference pass. 

The RAIC invites proposals for continuing education sessions and architectural tours for the conference taking place in person in Vancouver, BC May 5-8, 2026 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre.

The Conference program is designed to promote professional and educational success, and will feature high-quality educational sessions with interactive content, innovative ideas, and engaging discussions. The program will also feature local architecture tours that provide exclusive insight into Vancouver’s built environment.

The deadline for submissions is September 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PT. 

The RAIC is seeking member volunteers to join the following working groups:  

1. Professional Practice Working Group  
2. Continuing Education Advisory Committee
3. Climate Action Plan Working Groups 
4. Fees and Procurement Working Group  
5. Long Term Care Design Working Group 
6. Promoting Equity and Justice Working Group   
7. Committee on Regenerative Environments 
8. Awards Advisory Committee 
9. CHOP BIM Working Group 

Terms will run for two to three years starting January 1, 2026. Volunteers commit to attend up to 12 meetings per year. Deadline to apply: September 26, 2025.  

We’re making it easier than ever to work with RAIC Digital Contracts. Two new features have just been added to the platform: 

• Multiple Signatures (with Witness Support): Collect multiple signatures, including a witness, directly within the system. Now available for Document 6 and Document 9. 

• Preview Versions: Explore contract templates in advance with our new preview option — review the format and content before you buy. 

RAIC Digital Contracts help streamline your workflow, reduce errors, and give you confidence that you’re using trusted, nationally recognized agreements. 

Start using Document 6 and Document 9 today and experience the newest features in action. 

Thank you for the overwhelming response to the CHOP CHAT webinar series! We’re excited to welcome everyone at our first session next week on Thursday, September 11. 

Haven’t registered yet? The CHOP Chat Series brings the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP) to life through interactive, expert-led discussions designed to deepen your understanding of architectural practice in Canada.  

We’re also thrilled to announce that Dell Technologies will be sponsoring this entire series, highlighting their commitment to the advancement of Canadian architectural practice. 

Our latest NBCC courses have been completely updated to reflect all the important changes in the new 2020 National Building Code of Canada edition. This includes over 280 technical changes which help improve the level of safety, health, accessibility, fire and structural protection, and energy efficiency provided by the Code, and expanding the NBC into new areas.  

Register for them today: 

🔥 NBCC 2020 Part 3: Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility  

Master the critical safety requirements that protect lives and ensure compliance with the latest 2020 NBCC standards.  

🏠 NBCC 2020 Part 9: Housing and Small Buildings  

Navigate the essential requirements for residential and small building projects with confidence.  

Purchase the course bundle to save even more:  

NBCC 2020 Part 3 & Part 9 Bundle  

Join the RAIC today!  

The RAIC provides the high-quality resources you need while offering a wide range of opportunities from networking and volunteering to education, practice support, and advocacy. The RAIC’s purpose is to build a better world for all by empowering a strong culture of design excellence in Canada. 

If you are a registered/licensed architect and have never been a member of the RAIC, you can join for just $100. Memberships are active for the remainder of 2025 (to December 31, 2025). 

This offer expires on October 15, 2025. 

Questions? Contact our membership department at 613-241-3600 ext. 2000 or membership@raic.org. 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Timothy Vincent Murray on the 27th of June 2025. Loving and devoted husband of Jane Murray (née Taylor) for 67 years. Proud father of Thady (Pamela), Sarah (Nicholas), Sean (Jamilah). Proud grandfather of Kris, Jeffrey Anthony (Wendy), Patrick Omar, Juliet (Michael), Maggie (Antoine), Rachael, Laila, Sophia (John), Liam, Philip, Timothy; and great-grandfather to Desmond, Talia, Gabriel and Olivia. Beloved brother of the late William, Philip, and Patrick; and uncle to many cherished nieces and nephews.

Join us for our next session in “The Deep Dive: A Roundtable Series for Emerging Professionals.” This one-hour event will focus on project management in architecture, unpacking essential tools, strategies, and best practices to successfully guide projects from concept to completion. 

The session will take place online on September 23 at 12 pm ET, where we will explore: 

• How to balance design intent with budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations 

• Mastering risk management and contract administration 

• Real-world case studies to illustrate how strong project leadership delivers both client satisfaction and design excellence 

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

Nominate your colleagues and peers for Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship at the RAIC. The College of Fellows formally recognizes members and distinguished laypersons who have made outstanding contributions to the profession in design, scholarship, or service to the profession or the community.  

We invite all members of the RAIC to nominate an individual. All nominations must be submitted by October 31, 2025, 10 p.m. ET on the RAIC’s online submission platform. 

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