If the idea of earning continuing education while on vacation is appealing to you, check out the Volterra trip information in the article below. You will earn 24 HSW hours, (that's your entire 2-year State of Michigan license requirement), while enjoying all the scenery, architecture and food that Italy's most beautiful region has to offer. Spaces are limited, so sign up today! 

June isn't far away, so please mark your calendar for the Dumke Collection celebration on June 11th! We look forward to seeing this special collection dedicated at the Baldwin Library; be sure to read the full invitation and RSVP today!

Have a great week and remember to contact me anytime with your ideas or if you would like to join a committee!

Let's get personal; when was the last time you had to go through the intern process?  Was Bush [41] still in office or was it Bush [43]?

According to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 1992 was the first year all new applicants needed a "NCARB blue cover council record".  How might IDP (Intern Development Program) have changed since then?  Well, quite a bit.

For those more senior in our profession, you may not have had to go through the Intern Development Process.  For those of us post 1992, it has changed so much, even since I started a record in 2007.

Join us for a 1 hour webinar to put us on the right track when it comes to IDP.  Our presentation will cover the basics of reporting, what an employer needs to know, and of course, how to get through it all unscathed by "gotcha" rules.  We will even cover NCARB resources available FREE online.

Please register for us to send resources ahead of time.

Any other IDP questions?

Please contact Matt Guinta, Associate AIA: [email protected]

AIA Detroit BC&RC presents: The New 2012 Michigan Building Code (MBC): An Overview and Look into the Significant Changes from 2009. The 2012 Michigan Building Code is on the way, come and learn about the changes on Thursday, May 15, 2014 from 9:00am-4:00pm (Lunch is included!)!

Continuing Education - 6 hours of HSW Learning Units!

Seminar Description:

Michigan will use a new building code; don't be caught designing to an outdated code! The Bureau of Construction Codes current expected adoption date is September 26, 2014.The new requirements in the 2012 MBC are extensive; over 160 changes covering nine different chapters, but not limited to, safety glazing, means of egress, and fire sprinkler systems. The significant differences between the current 2009 edition of the MBC and the new 2012 version will be presented by Mr. Jay Woodward of the International Code Council at the San Marino Club in Troy, Michigan. Attendees will receive free ICC workbooks detailing the changes in the new code; lunch is included. At the seminar mid-break, Mr. Ben Tiseo of the Michigan Government Affairs Committee will explain the new Michigan requirement for mandatory continuing education.

Time: 

8:30am - 9:00am - Registration, Check-in

9:00am - 4:00pm - Seminar (with break for included lunch)

Location:  San Marino Club in Troy, (www.sanmarinoclub.com/)

Cost: $100.00 AIA Members - $150.00 Non-AIA Members - $100.00 SEMBOIA Members - $75.00 for AIA Emerging Professional Committee Members, AIA Associate Members, Students and retired professionals.

Register: http://bcrcmay15seminar.eventbrite.com