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AIA CHARLOTTE CONNECTION NEWSLETTER
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March 16, 2015
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Small Firm Roundtable:
Gypsum Wallboard Process and Building Materials Plant Tour in Mount Holly, NC |
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Thursday, March 26 | 12:00 - 1:30
National Gypsum | 1725 Drywall Dr., Mount Holly
Tour of a gypsum wallboard manufacturing facility, from raw material processing of gypsum rock to the finished product, warehousing and transportation to local markets. Architecturally specified wallboard will be demonstrated and described, including application suggestions within a building.
Receive 1 AIA HSW Continuing Education Credit for attending. Lunch will be provided.
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| Request for Information: NC Historic Preservation Projects |
AIA North Carolina and AIA Charlotte want to hear from you about any of your projects that have been affected by the removal of the Historic Preservation Credit from the North Carolina State Budget. Please email Kate Shelton and Dave Crawford and provide details. We will be discussing with our North Carolina legislators during Legislative Day March 25th. We need to hear from YOU!
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| Quick List: Upcoming Events & Continuing Education Opportunities |
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11:30 - 1:00 |
Ten Cardinal Rules for Talking to Non-Architects about Architecture |
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6:00 - 9:30 |
Design Awards Gala |
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9:30 - 11:30 |
Legislative Workshop |
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6:00 - 8:00 |
Modernism + Film: Modern Times |
1.5 LUs |
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8:30 - 5:30 |
ARE Webinar Viewing: BDCS Exam |
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8:30 - 4:30 |
Green building Products & Technologies Seminar |
5 HSWs |
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9:00 - 5:00 |
AEC Industry Legislative Day, Raleigh |
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12:00 - 6:00 |
UNCC - Visualizing the Smarter City |
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12:00 - 1:30 |
Gypsum Wallboard Process and Building Materials Plant Tour |
1 HSW |
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11:45 - 1:00 |
TAP Education Series: BIM / IT Education |
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| Ten Cardinal Rules for Talking to Non-Architects about Architecture |
 Thursday, March 19 | 11:30 - 1:00
UNCC Center City | 320 E. 9th Street
Speaker: Larry Speck, FAIA
Based on the speaker's 30 years of experience teaching over 10,000 non-architects to be sophisticated consumers of the built environment, this session will offer simple, tangible mechanisms for better communication with your non-architect mom, neighbor, banker, or client. The focus will be on what is important to ordinary people about our field and how to embrace their perspective in order to engage them in an enlightened dialogue about this rich and interesting discipline.
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| Prepare for Legislative Day 2015 |
 Friday, March 20 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Office Environments | 11407 Granite Street
RSVP here >> FREE for all! On March 25 Architects from across the state will have an opportunity to meet with their legislators, perhaps for the first time or perhaps to reacquaint. You will be able to listen as they share their vision for the State and for your community and you will be able to share your vision as well as your concerns. Take this one day and begin to build a relationship you will value.
And plan to attend the orientation workshop on March 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 to gain insight into some key legislation under consideration. We can assure you that when you sit face to face with them in their office in Raleigh, you will be well prepared to discuss with knowledge and insight some important issues they will soon be voting to support or reject. |
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| Bechtler Modernism + Film: "Modern Times" |
 Friday, March 20 | 6:00 p.m.
The Bechtler | 420 S. Tryon Street
Modern Times presents a critical look at the American industrial revolution. Released in 1936, it is the final screen appearance for Chaplin's character the Little Tramp. Tied to pantomime comedy that made the Tramp famous, Chaplin was reluctant to embrace movies with dialogue. However, dialogue was used during a few of the film's scenes including Chaplin's own voice as a singing waiter. More info here
Presentation: Neil Lerner, Professor of Music at Davidson College, will speak before the film screening. Since 1997, Lerner has taught courses in music history, the humanities, and film and media studies.
Buy tickets online here >> Earn 1.5 AIA LUs |
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| AIA Knowledge Community Opportunities |
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A full list of KC events is always available at network.aia.org/RoundUp |
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| Enter the Houzz/AIA Future of Architecture Contest for students and emerging or new architects |
|  It's your chance to get your work in front of Houzz's 25 million users and gain the exposure that can help you get your first project built. Prizes include $5,000 to accelerate your career and an expense-paid trip to AIA Convention 2015 in Atlanta. It's free to enter. Here's how:
- Create your free Houzz profile.
- Upload the best images of your built or unbuilt design projects.
- Write a brief description of your project(s) that helps the Houzz community understand what you created and why you submitted it for a specific category.
- Share your entry with your friends, family, and colleagues and ask them to add your project images to their ideabooks on Houzz.
Enter by 12 p.m. (PST) on March 31, 2015. Need help with project photography?
Learn more on Houzz >> |
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| Modernism + Film 2015-2016 Survey |
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in conjunction with AIA Charlotte and UNC Charlotte College of Arts + Architecture, presents the Modernism + Film program on the third Friday of each month. The Bechtler is currently in the process of selecting films for the upcoming fall and spring seasons, and seeks your input in determining the selection.
Thanks to enthusiastic audience feedback, the museum will continue its commitment to films related to modernism and architecture because those topics are central to the mission of the museum.
Your feedback is very important, and will help determine future Bechtler film programming.
Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V53B7P8 |
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| Mayor's Youth Employment Program and ACE |
 The ACE Program Needs YOU
One of the most common questions we get is "How can I help?" ACE is currently searching for companies who can take on our ACE students as summer interns. Internships provide valuable work experience for our students interested in pursuing careers in the fields of architecture, construction and engineering. Our students are interested in getting more training, but the summer opportunities are simply lacking in these fields. ACE partners with the Mayor's Youth Employment Program to place qualified students in summer employment opportunities. If you think your company might be a good fit, please reach out to ACE Board Secretary, Kathleen Santimaw at [email protected] to get more information. All internship positions need to be secured by May 1.
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| Applications Now Online for ASC's 2015-2016 Cultural Leadership Training Program |
 INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A CULTURAL BOARD?
Polish your skills in Charlotte's most creative leadership development program!
About the Program: CLT is designed to take emerging leaders and develop them into productive volunteers and board candidates for cultural organizations across our community.
Participants gain a deeper understanding of the cultural community through classroom educational sessions, cultural events and programs, and placement as either an apprentice or full-term board member at the conclusion of the program.
How to apply: Click here to access complete information about eligibility, program format and selection process and to download the application.
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| UNCC - Visualizing the Smarter City |
 Thursday, March 26 | 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
UNC Charlotte Storrs Hall
Visualizing the Smarter City will address the interface between information technologies and urbanism, exploring the potential for emerging concepts and tools in the participatory process of place-making. Distinguished scholars, practitioners and experts in urban technology and urban design, as well as local planning and community leaders, will meet to exchange ideas on integrating intelligent technologies with contemporary place-making, advancing the ways we build a sustainable and smarter city. Featured speakers and session participants include Michael Batty of the University College London, Douglas Voigt, Director of Urban Design at SOM, Christopher Hight of Rice University, and Jennifer Evans-Cowley of Ohio State University, among others. More info and register online here >>
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| The Charlotte Housing Authority RFQ |
| The Charlotte Housing Authority (CHA) has a requirement for a pool of Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Firms. The resultant solicitation and award will be accomplished in accordance with the Brooks A/E Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 36.6 and procurement regulations contained in 24 CFR 85.36 . A/E services are required for development of plans, specifications and cost estimates suitable for bidding and repairs, renovations, alterations, upgrades, possible replacement (new construction), and associated demolition work for various/potential projects at CHA properties for three to five years. More info here >> |
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| Appalachian Energy Center 2015 Workshop Series |
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Career Center: Latest Job Postings
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(New!) INTEC Group | Architect
Interested candidates must have a Bachelor or Masters of Architecture from an accredited NAAB program. This position requires 3-6 years of experience in designing small to mid-size architectural projects of varying project types and an entrepreneurial spirit with an intense desire to learn.
More details here
(New!) Messer | Sr. Business Development Manager
We are currently seeking an experienced, self-starter, goal oriented, successful sales professional to fill the role of Sr. Business Development Manager in our Charlotte region. As a Sr. Business Development Manager your objective is to lead and build a dynamic sales team that can clearly express ideas in a manner that will build rapport with our current and new customers. You will help build new customer relationships and assist in managing key customer "partnerships" for long term business growth and success.
More details here
(New!) RBA Group | Two Positions
Construction Administration Position
- 4 years field experience
- Construction Administration minded person
- Duties - process shop drawings, RFIs, field visits, field reports
Construction Administration liaison
- Minimal field experience
- In-house construction administration
- Duties - process shop drawings, RFIs, field visits, field reports
ai Design Group | Senior Architect / Construction Administrator
- Minimum 15 years of experience
- Accredited Architectural degree required and Architectural Registration preferred
- Experience and in-depth knowledge of AIA contract documents required
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have experience with and knowledge of current trends in industry software and processes for project delivery, project management and construction administration
Housing Studio | Construction Administration Manager & Administrative Assistant to CA Staff
Construction Administration Manager: Lead construction administration of large, multi-family projects including the following responsibilities: Establish and maintain a tracking system for all Project construction records; Chair all meetings scheduled by the Owner or Project Engineer and provide minutes
Administrative Assistant to Construction Administration Staff: Provide support to the construction administration staff including the following responsibilities: Logging and managing all shop drawings and RFIs for multiple projects including distribution to consultants and CA staff and coordinating finalized responses for return to general contractors; assisting with processing Revisions to Drawings & ASIs.
RS&H | Architect III
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Architect/Project Manager for our Aviation Practice in our Charlotte, NC office. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and a team player who can lead, develop and deliver projects of varying sizes and complexity, initiate and maintain client contact, assisting the preparation of responses to responses to request for proposals and participate in interviews for prospective projects. More details here
WMBA | Architectural Intern
WMBA, an award winning, fast pace, Architectural & Interior Design Firm specializing in Healthcare & Bio-Tech industries is immediately seeking a full time architectural intern with a minimum of 1 year experience. Candidates should be create and self-motivated, with a professional degree in architecture. Applicants will contribute to a collaborative design studio environment that requires creative problem solving and design skills with multi-tasking abilities to manage time effectively on a multitude of projects. Proficiency in Revit is highly desirable but not required. More details here
C.L. Helt, Architect, Inc. | Entry Level Intern / Job Captain
We are seeking candidates for an entry level position. The successful candidate will have recently graduated with a B-Arch or Masters of Architecture degree. 1 to 2 years of experience in an Architecture Firm is preferred. AutoCad experience with ability to use Photoshop and SketchUp is necessary.
More details here
Foundation for the Carolinas | Project Manager, Construction
The Project Manager is responsible for the day to day administration of the Foundation for The Carolinas' $35 million Carolina Theatre restoration and expansion office space project. As the lead Owner's Representative for the construction component of the project, this position is responsible for the oversight and management of the construction budget, architect, general contractor and all auxiliary construction consultants.
More details here |
How to apply
Mecklenburg County | Architect Project Manager
This position is responsible for managing the design and construction phases for building projects. This position is responsible for the preparation of building space programs and design/construction budget estimates, as well as the selection of design consultants. Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and four years of progressively responsible project management experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
More details here
NarmourWright | Construction Administration Manager
We are seeking a seasoned professional with 10-15 years of experience, with a working knowledge of building codes and ADA. A range of project backgrounds is good but strong familiarity with wood construction & multifamily nuances is a must. This person will help to manage & streamline the CA process for multiple projects, answering RFI's, checking submittals & helping to produce bulletin drawings as needed, and will help with Quality Control review of the projects.
More details here
Studio Fusion, PA | Multiple Positions
We are considering the following positions to join our team:
- Senior Registered Architect
- Associate Architectural Designer
- Technical Support
- Restaurant Specialist
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