AIA Michigan Monday Minutes

Cathy Mosley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI     

Executive Director

 

Champion the profession. Nurture our chapters. Build Michigan better.
March 27, 2017
Happy Monday!  
      

Executive Director Update

Finally spring has arrived! This week is the 50th Annual Health Facilities Conference in Grand Rapids. The office will be closed Wednesday through Friday but we will forward calls, so if you have any questions, please call and leave a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
 

Attention: Law Change Impacting Requirements for Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Surveyors
  
Recent legislation effective April 4, 2017 has amended Article 20 of the Michigan Occupational Code (Code), 1980 PA 299.  Pursuant to 2016 PA 435, Section 2005 of the Code, which prescribed examination requirements for architects, professional engineers, and professional surveyors, was repealed. 2016 PA 435 also reenacts criteria related to professional experience and education in the amendments to Section 2004.
  
2016 PA 435 changes the registration process for applicants who apply for a license in Michigan. The Department will no longer be required to pre-approve an applicant to take the PE, FS, or PS exams through NCEES.  Due to the timing of the April 4, 2017 effective date, this will not impact the applicants taking the April 2017 NCEES PE exam.  Also, the Department will no longer be required to pre-approve an applicant to take the Professional Surveyor Michigan Practice exam through PSI Services LLC.
  
This means that applicants must complete all education, experience and exam requirements prior to submitting a license application.
 
T he requirement for five references has been eliminated, however, the applicant will have to document their professional experience on the application.
  
Applications will be active for one year from the receipt date, or last incomplete notice date, as pursuant to MCL 339.409(3) of the Code.   Applications submitted prior to April 4, 2017 will continue to be active for 10 years from the receipt date of the application, or the date of the last incomplete notice.
  
The Department is currently working with the Boards to update each profession's administrative rules.  
  
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Cathy Mosley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI
AIA Michigan Executive Director
Weekly Highlights


50th ANNUAL HEALTH FACILITIES PLANNING SEMINAR
MARCH 30-31, 2017
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
 
Seminar and Lunch at DeVos Place
Ballroom C&D - Attached via Skywalk
Banquet Dinner at J.W. Marriott Hotel
Keynote Speaker: 
Rebekah Gregory
 
Registration
Online Seminar Registration here
   (early bird registration until March 3rd)
Online Hotel Registration  here
(Classic Room Rate $159+taxes)
Hotel Registration Telephone Numbers
Toll Free: (800) 253-3590
Local Phone: (616) 776-6450


International Masonry Institute
Ceramic Tile Seminar

April 25, 2017 at St. Mary's Cultural Center
There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required.
For more information please click here.

2017 Call For Entries Now Open 
With 10 categories, you can submit your projects in a variety of areas. All entries must be complete by the April 30, 2017 deadline. To learn more about categories, prizes, and the online submission process,  visit www.gobrick.com/ArchitectureAwards.


Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN)
37th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference 
"Imagine the Power of Partnerships"

May 17-20, 2017
Please click here for more information


Masonry 101
Enhance your knowledge!
 
What
Enhance your knowledge of masonry materials: brick, block, mortar, grout, fire ratings, R-values, U-factors, STCs, masonry details, flashing & weepholes, and the TMS 602 Specification.
When
Friday, May 19th  8-5pm
Where
Masonry Institute of Michigan's office
24725 West 12 Mile Rd., Suite 388; Southfield, MI  48034
Why
AIA/CES: 8 hours
ACT54: 8 Hours Technical (#18232)
State of MI: 8CEUs/8CEHs
Please click here for registration information


 
In 2017, the State Government Network and SpeakUp conferences will be held in different cities. More networking opportunities will be offered. SpeakUp will focus on training new advocates (there's no need to attend SpeakUp more than once). Grassroots features an optional pre-conference day for Capitol Hill visits if desired.
 
SGN 2017 Annual Meeting (Westin St. Louis)
June 14-16, 2017
 
SpeakUp 2017 (The Curtis Hotel, Denver)
July 19-21, 2017

   
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 . . .

In This Issue
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

Resumes:

AutoCad Technician:Resume

Interior Designer: Resume

Architect looking to relocate to Michigan: Resume

Venezuelan Architect traveling to Dearborn: Resume

Architectural Design and Consultant Architect: Resume

Recent Postings:

krM Architecture+, Anderson, IN
3.27.17 krM Architecture is looking for an Intern Architect. To learn more about krM Architecture+ visit krmarchitecture.com
 
3.27.17 krM Architecture is looking for an Architectural Designer. To learn more about krM Architecture+ visit krmarchitecture.com
 
3.27.17 krM Architecture is looking for an Interior Designer. To learn more about krM Architecture+ visit krmarchitecture.com

AMDG Architects, Grand Rapids, MI
3.20.17 AMDG Architects is looking for a Design Architect. To learn more about AMDG architects visit www.amdgarchitects.com
 
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
3.20.17 Central Michigan University is looking for a General/Project Manager. To learn more about Central Michigan University visit www.cmich.edu

starrdesign, Charlotte, NC
3.13.17 starrdesign is looking for a Job Captain/Intern Architect. To learn more about starrdesign visit www.starrdesign.com
 
Jeffrey A. Scott Architects P.C., Farmington, MI
3.13.17 Jeffrey A. Scott Architects P.C. is looking for an Assistant Project Manager/Project Architect. To learn more about Jeffrey A. Scott Architects P.C. visit jscottarchitects.com

Diekema Hamann Architecture + Engineering, Kalamazoo & Grand Rapids, MI
3.6.17 Diekema Hamann Architecture + Engineering is looking for a Project Manager. To learn more about Diekema Hamann Architecture + Engineering visit www.dhae.com
 
3.6.17 Diekema Hamann Architecture + Engineering is looking for a Project Coordinator. To learn more about Diekema Hamann Architecture + Engineering visit www.dhae.com
 
3.6.17 Diekema Hamann Architecture + Engineering is looking for a Project Technician. To learn more about Diekema Hamann Architecture + Engineering visit www.dhae.com

Sensitile, Ypsilanti, MI
3.6.17 Sensitile Systems is looking for an Architectural & Design Customer Support person. To learn more about Sensitile visit www.sensitile.com
 
3.6.17 Sensitile Systems is looking for a Production Craftsman. To learn more about Sensitile visit www.sensitile.com
 
3.6.17 Sensitile Systems is looking for an AutoCAD production tech. To learn more about Sensitile visit www.sensitile.com
 
3.6.17 Sensitile Systems is looking for a Computational Designer. To learn more about Sensitile visit www.sensitile.com

Stevens Architects, LLC, Port Huron, MI
2.27.17 Stevens Architects, LLC is looking for a Graduate Architect. To learn more about Stevens Architects, LLC visit www.stevensarchitects.com

DiClemente Siegel Design Inc., Southfield, MI
2.27.17 DiClemente Sigel Design Inc. is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, CAD Designer, and an Accounting Coordinator. To learn more about DiCelemente Siegel Design Inc. visit www.dsdonline.com

Upcoming Chapter Events:  

AIA Detroit
Lecture Series - Mark Nickita, FAIA
Wed., March 29 - More Information

Lunch & Learn
Fri., March 31 - More Information

ARE Study
Thurs., April 13 - More Information

designThunk
Thurs., April 20 - More Information

ARE Study
Tues., April 25 - More Information

Golf Outing
Tues., June 13 - Save the date!

Continuing Education Event
Tues., April 18 - More Information


Lunch + Learn
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 -  Please RSVP by responding to Ben Loznak at  ben@cornwell-architects.com


Michigan Producers Council Luncheon
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 -  More Information

Monthly Membership Meeting
Thurs., April 20 - More Information
AIA Southwest Michigan

Imagine Kalamazoo 2020
April 11-12 - More Information

Monthly Membership Meeting -Tour of Milwood Elementary
Thurs., April 20 - Save the date

Heritage Guitar Tour
Wed., May 3 - Save the date

Monthly Membership Meeting - Tour of Heritage Guitar
Thurs., May 17 - Save the date

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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Cathy Mosley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI:
Executive Director of AIA Michigan:
Events and Programming, Finances, Communications, Membership, Government Affairs, Sponsorship

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Operations Director:
Event Planning, Documents, Continuing Education, Membership
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