Good Afternoon!
Congratulations to
Irvin Poke, AIA, director of the State of Michigan's Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) on his upcoming retirement. In 2007, Irv received the prestigious AIA Michigan President's Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution and service to the profession of architecture. Irv has been a long-standing member of the International Code Council (ICC)
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and BOCA International. He has served on the ICC Code Development committees for International Performance Building Code, the International Building Code-General in 2002, and 2003-2004 code cycles. He also served on the BOCA Education and Training Committee and the Structural Loads Committee. In 1996, Irv was appointed to the ICC Performance Code Committee representing BOCA
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nd the state of Michigan. He chaired the subcommittee responsible for writing draft sections for Egress, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Interior Environment. He is also a technical training instructor for state and local government code officials. Irv's accomplishments are too many to list here!
If you would like to celebrate with Irvin J. Poke, AIA please join in on his retirement celebration on Thursday, April 28th at Buddies Grill in Holt. Retirement Invitation
The ARE Challenge
is open for registrations!
Please click here to join the Challenge!
AIA National Convention Registration
is open. Click here to register. The AIA Michigan room block is full. If you are interested in other hotels, you can check the AIA website in the link above.
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ust a reminder that there are very few rooms available for the National Convention. Visit housing to find an available room. Early bird rates have expired but you can still register here.
I Look Up Commercial - Share the link!
You may have already seen the AIA's new television commercial, which premiered on cable during Super Tuesday coverage. Tell your colleagues and friends that they can view it at ilookup.org!
If you are not familiar with social media check out our videos that were created for our members.
Please
contact me
anytime.
Cathy Mosley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI
AIA Michigan Executive Director
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Weekly Highlights
AIA Flint Scholarship - Application must be postmarked by May 31, 2016
The American Institute of Architects- Flint Chapter is pleased to announce it has established a scholarship for graduating high school seniors pursuing an education and career in architecture, as well as for continuing college students enrolled in an architecture program.
The AIA Flint Architecture Scholarship Fund was established to encourage and assist students graduating from high schools in the Flint Chapter region (Genesee, Shiawassee, and Lapeer Counties) and existing college students to pursue a professional degree in architecture at a college or university with a NAAB accredited architecture program, or an associate degree in architectural technology. The fund is administered by the AIA Flint Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. (read more)
CAM/HBA/AIAMI - Mid-Year Economic Forecast - June 22, 2016
Please click
here for more information
Placemaking Guidebook
The MSU Land Policy Institute (LPI) is pleased to announce the availability of the new Placemaking Guidebook titled, Placemaking as an Economic Development Tool. The LPI is releasing the guidebook to Sense of Place Council members first (limited special release). It is free to AIA Michigan members until December 31, 2016. AIA Michigan(AIAMI), is highlighted in the guidebook on page 4-31.
AIA MI members only - The guidebook is being made available only in an electronic (PDF) format. The LPI is using a "Dropbox-like" service called FileDepot to transmit a single PDF file to users after completing the "Limited Use Agreement (LUA)". You will not have to register or create an account in FileDepot to access the files. You will access the free download by completing the LUA and returning it directly to LPI. download here:
The
2016 Brick in Architecture Awards
is now accepting entries, the competition closes April 30th, 2016.
Please click
here
for more information.
Mid Summer Conference - Save the date!
August 4-7, 2016
MAF Charity Golf Outing - July 18, 2016
Please click
here for more information
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Strategic Plan
2014 -2020
As the architectural profession moves through the first decade of the twenty-first century, it becomes increasingly obvious that the pace of change continues to accelerate . . .
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2016 Business Boosters
You asked for it and we listened. Key courses to help you deliver on your 2016 goals: Business management skills, recommendations to rev your revenue, and new business insights for large- and small-firm architects. Please click
here
to review the courses!
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Contact the Staff
Executive Director of AIA Michigan:
Events and Programming, Finances, Communications, Membership, Government Affairs, Sponsorship
Evelyn Dougherty, Hon. Aff. AIAMI:
Events and Operations Director:
Event Planning, Documents, Continuing Education, Membership
Public Policy Director:
Public Awareness, Government Affairs and Fund Development
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Job Positions!
Have you checked the
Job Board lately? New positions and resumes are added every week along with scholarship opportunities and design competitions!
If you have questions or are interested in placing an opening or resume, email
aiami@aiami.com
Recent Postings:
Alexander V. Bogaerts & Associates, P.C., Bloomfield Hills
4.11.16 Alexander V. Bogaerts & Associates, P.C. is looking for a
BIM Manager. To learn more about Alexander V. Bogaerts & Associates, P.C. visit
www.bogaerts.us
4.11.16 Byrne is seeking a Facility Project Lead. To learn more about Byrne visit www.byrne-electrical.com
PBK
Architectural Resource LLC, Ann Arbor
RCM Architects, Findlay, Ohio
4.11.16
RCM Architectsis looking for candidates for the position of
Job Captain. To learn more about RCM
SmithGroupJJR, Detroit
SmithGroupJJR, Detroit
SmithGroupJJR, Detroit
SmithGroupJJR, Detroit
SmithGroupJJR, Detroit
Arkos Design, Inc., Mishawaka, IN
4.4.16 Arkos Design, Inc. is looking for an Intermediate Architect. To learn more about Arkos Design, Inc. visit www.arkosdesign.com
Arkos Design, Inc., Mishawaka, IN
4.4.16 Arkos Design, Inc. is looking for an Architectural Graduate. To learn more about Arkos Design, Inc. visit www.arkosdesign.com
Integrated Design Solutions, Troy
4.4.16 Integrated Design Solutions is looking for an Interior Designer. To learn more about Integrated Design Solutions visit www.ids-troy.com
Integrated Design Solutions, Troy
4.4.16 Integrated Design Solutions is looking for a Junior Interior Designer. To learn more about Integrated Design Solutions visit www.ids-troy.com
Integrated Design Solutions, Troy
4.4.16 Integrated Design Solutions is looking for a Summer Intern Interior Designer. To learn more about Integrated Design Solutions visit www.ids-troy.com
Sidock Architects, Gaylord
4.4.16 Sidock Architects is looking for a Project Manager/Project Architect. To learn more about Sidock Architects visit www.sidockarchitects.com
Grissim Metz Andriese Associates, Northville
3.26.16 Grissim Metz Andriese Associates is seeking a 3D rendering specialist. To learn more about Grissim Metz Andriese Associates visit www.gma-la.com
3.21.16 AIA Michigan seeking an Administrative membership person. To learn more about AIA Michigan visit www.aiami.com
Buday Kruzel Architects PLLC, Harbor Springs
AIA Detroit, Detroit
Krieger Klatt, Royal Oak
3.15.16 Krieger Klatt Architects is looking to immediately fill an entry level Architectural Designer position. To learn more about Krieger Klatt visit www.krigerklatt.com
SmithGroupJJR, Detroit
Abonmarche Consultants, Inc., Benton Harbor
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc., Detroit
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc., Detroit
PBK, Houston
Angelini & Associates Architects, Ann Arbor
M.C. Smith Associates, Inc., East Grand Rapids
TowerPinkster, Kalamazoo
Resumes:
Associate Member looking to relocate to Detroit
Architect/Designer
Seeking entry level position
Project Manager and Designer with 20 years experience:
Seeking to join a progressive firm to serve as a project manager and designer
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Upcoming Events
ARE Challenge
MIM (Masonry Institute of Michigan) Awards
Michigan Battle of the Buildings Energy Summit - Save the Date!
Fri., April 22, 2016
Affleck Tour - Fred Butters, FAIA tour guide
36th Annual Michigan Historic Preservation Network State Conference
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
AIA National Convention PhilAIAdelphia
24th Annual Congress for the New Urbanism
June 8-11, 2016 -
More Information
CAM/HBA/AIAMI - Mid-Year Economic Forecast
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Upcoming Chapter Events:
BEC-GD Monthly Program - Architectural Design with Cast Stone presented by Brian Bronkema
Continuing Education & Networking event - CE Academy in partnership with AIA Detroit
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:00 PM -
Hobbs + Black conference room
Mid Michigan Code Official Association Class
AIA Saginaw Valley (No Website)
Michigan Producers Council Luncheon
Tues., April 12, 2016 - RSVP to lmasi@eisengroup.com
New Buffalo Township Hall Tour
Central Tile - CNC Technical Talk and Demonstration of Cutting and Finishing Techniques - Save the Date
Sat., May 14, 2016
WMU Tour of New Dining Hall - Save the Date
Wed., June 22, 2016
Golf Outing at Heritage Glenn - Save the Date
Fri., Sept. 16, 2016
Monthly Member Educational Program - TBD - Save the Date
Wed., Sept. 21, 2016
Monthly Member Educational Program - TBD - Save the Date
Wed., Oct. 26, 2016
Design Awards at Cityscapes - Save the Date
Thurs., Nov. 10, 2016
Monthly Member Educational Program - TBD - Save the Date
Wed., Dec. 7, 2016
AIA Upper Peninsula (No Website)
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