The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has partnered with The Personal—one of Canada’s leading group insurance companies for over 40 years—to provide members with preferred group rates on home, auto and pet insurance that are not available to the general public.

The RAIC chose The Personal for their excellent reputation, long-term commitment to their customers, and the benefits they can offer to members.

In the coming months, you will hear more from the RAIC —and The Personal— about the many ways you can benefit from this program.

Renew your RAIC membership before January 1, 2019 and receive a special continuing education voucher, redeemable for $50 off of one 2019 continuing education course valued at $500 or more, as well as one free 2019 ‘Webday’ webinar (one hour), valued at $25.

Log in to your account at www.raic.org to renew online or call 1-844-856-7242 (RAIC) to renew by phone.

Three positions on the RAIC Board of Directors are now open for nominations. Submit your candidacy for the positions of Regional Director for British Columbia and Yukon; Ontario North East & Nunavut, and Québec.

An individual is elected as a Regional Director to represent the general interests of the membership in advancing RAIC’s mandate. They include attending RAIC Board meetings, advancing and committing to the RAIC mission, and setting the Institute’s direction and priorities.

The deadline for nominations is October 31, 5:00 p.m. ET.

The RAIC Liability Insurance Program is designed specifically to meet the unique practice risks and regulatory requirements of architects across Canada.

RAIC members have access to comprehensive Professional Liability Insurance at highly competitive rates. The Program also provides access to:

• Commercial General Liability (CGL)

• Office Package (CGL, Property/Content, Business Interruption, Crime)

• Cyber Security & Privacy Liability

• Employment Practices Liability

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Contact BMS at 1-844-294-2714 or email raic.insurance@bmsgroup.com to receive an application. Once BMS receive your completed application, their brokers will be able to supply a quote within 2-5 business days.

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Submit your projects for the 2019 edition of our prestigious awards program. Enter your work or nominate a colleague in a wide range of categories that honour design excellence and contributions to the profession.

• Awards of Excellence

• Architectural Firm Award

• Emerging Architectural Practice Award

• Prix du XXe Siècle

• Young Architect Award

Nominate a peer or colleague for the RAIC’s Gold Medal! This is the RAIC’s highest honour, which recognizes a lifetime of professional excellence. Past Gold Medalists include  Bing Thom, FRAIC, Peter Busby, FRAIC, and Brian MacKay-Lyons, FRAIC.

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is offering project management courses for architects, interns and project managers in Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, and Vancouver. These courses will provide project management knowledge in the context of architectural practice as well as prepare participants for the Project Management Institute’s PMP® certification exam.

More courses for Toronto have been added!

Nominate your colleagues and peers for Fellowship in the RAIC. Fellowship is bestowed in recognition of outstanding design excellence represented by past awards; outstanding scholarly contribution represented by research, publications, and education; or distinguished service to the profession or the community.

The RAIC is embarking on an ambitious continuing education program in 2019. We are issuing a call for instructors and subject matter experts (SME) for the following RAIC continuing education offerings:

• Project Management for Architects – Montreal, Victoria, Winnipeg, Fredericton, and Toronto

• Contracts – A Practical Approach (RAIC Documents Six and Nine, CCDC2, CCDC5a+b, CCDC15, CCDC30) – Locations TBD

• Leaderships Skills for Architects – Locations TBD

Join No. 9, an arts orga­ni­zation that uses art and design to bring awareness to envi­ron­mental concerns, to celebrate the launch of No.9 Gardens at The Harvest Moon Festival. This one-day event will take place on October 28 in Rideau Lakes, Ontario.

Enjoy local food and beverages, music, and booths from sustainable community organizations from the Kingston area, all while getting the very first look at No.9's new initiative, No.9 Gardens.

Attend Buildex Calgary November 7-8 and get 25 per cent off keynote registration and complimentary tradeshow access. Use discount code ARC25 at checkout to redeem the discount. Early bird pricing ends TOMORROW, October 18.

This year’s keynote is: Challenging Typologies – What Does a Typical Building Look Like in 21st Century Canada

This keynote will take a different view on the way we build contemporary architecture in Canada. Speakers will challenge conventional typologies, a practice that is often disregarded in building planning and design. Presenters will profile examples that have used purpose first to create a different engagement in space, inspiring healthy and sustainable buildings. Providing a future-forward look, presenters will highlight the role this practice will play in advancing the state of architecture and the makeup of our communities.