CHAPTER BULLETIN
Newsletter of AIAri, the most resilient chapter of the AIA
in the union’s smallest state. 
REGISTER TODAY: 2018 SUMMER CONFERENCE
Resilient Rhode Island: July 24, 1-6pm Bristol, RI

Join AIAri, Roger Williams University and Tremco Inc. for an afternoon of continuing education around topics relating to sustainability and resilience in Rhode Island at the Roger Williams University School of Art, Architecture and Historic Preservation. Speakers include Albert Garcia, AIA and Christine West, AIA of KITE Architects, Martina Haggerty, Stephanie Zurek, AIA and Ken Filarski, FAIA. After the programming, enjoy cocktails and both land and sea hors d'oeuvres all sourced from local Rhode Island farmers at the picturesque Richard L. Bready Sailing & Education Center. LEARN MORE>
COST
$10 AIA Members
$20 Non Members

TOTAL CEU'S OFFERED:
2.75 LU/HSW
Monday Sept. 10, 2018 1:00 pm Shotgun start; 6:00 Dinner to follow golf
Metacomet Country Club – East Providence, RI

Join AIAri, your coworkers, friends and colleagues for an afternoon of fun out on the links at Metacomet Country Club in East Providence. This charity outing will support the ACE Mentor Program of Rhode Island, along with supporting scholarships for students pursuing careers in architecture.
For foursome and sponsorship reservations, please contact:
Paul Hauser, AIA – [email protected] – 401-461-7771 Ext. 7112
PARTNER PROGRAMS
Post-Installed Concrete Anchors
July 31st, 3:45-5:45pm
Structures Workshop, Inc '
18 Imperial Place - Courtyard Providence

You’ve seen the manuals and specified the products, but have you installed mechanical and epoxy anchors? Have you wondered how much of a difference it really makes to clean out the holes before setting an epoxy anchor, or how much edge distance effects tension capacity? For this event, tools, anchors, and epoxy will be provided, and you will get the chance to install anchors in concrete.

A Program of the
Structural Engineers Association of Rhode Island
TOTAL CEU'S AVAILABLE: 2 LU /HSW
COST: FREE for Architects
OPPORTUNITIES
2018 AIA New England Conference and Design Awards
Register today for the 2018 AIA New England Design Awards, this year hosted by the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA). For submission requirements and instructions please view the Awards Submission website . Registration deadline is July 27th. Submission deadline is August 17th.
REGISTER BY:
JULY 27th
State of Rhode Island RFP:
New Construction or Large Renovation of a Public Building Complying with the Rhode Island Commercial Stretch Code

Applications are being accepted for the State of Rhode Island's RFP offering up to $500K to a municipal public building interested in using the new RI Commercial Stretch Code to comply with the RI Green Buildings Act. LEARN MORE>
APPLY BY:
August 7th @11am
JOB OPENINGS
AIAri is a great resource for finding job openings in the RI architecture industry. Current openings include positions at KITE Architects, McGeorge Architecture Interiors, Andreozzi Architecture and more. See the full listing here . Have a job opening to share? Email the description and contact information to: [email protected]

Looking to broaden your search, or post your job opportunity to a national and / or international audience? Check out the AIA Career Center !
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS
STUDYING FOR ARE 5.0 TESTS?
Come join our Test Prep Collective for access to Study Materials, Review Sessions and Seminars with ARE Mentors. Our group meets regularly and is a great resource to jump start your path to Licensure. The Collective meets Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 at a different location every week. This week the meeting is taking place at DBVW Architects. For more info and to RSVP, please contact Austin Blanks
SIGN UP FOR EMERGING PROFESSIONALS UPDATES
Are you a current architecture student? Are you an aspiring architect who is actively pursuing architectural licensure? Are you a young architect, licensed for 10 years or less? If so, please take a moment to update your contact information so we can keep you informed about EP news and opportunities.
COMMITTEE ON PRACTICE

The Chapter’s Committee on Practice is meeting 5:30pm this Wednesday, July 18 th  at n|e|m|d in Providence . See the Chapter Calendar on the web site for more information. Discussion topics will include the “RI Practice Handbook” a committee resource they are creating, and the Chapter’s advocacy efforts. Members are welcome to attend.
AIAri CORPORATE AFFILIATE NEWS
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Are you an AIAri Corporate Affiliate with company news to share? If so, please complete this form for your company news to be shared in our next monthly Bulletin. Not a Corporate Affiliate, but interested in joining ? Contact Caroline Stevens, [email protected] for more information.
Founded in 1875, AIA Rhode Island is a statewide component of the American Institute of Architects, and is the seventh oldest AIA chapter. It is a professional association representing over 200 professionals and 35 affiliate members. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct that assures the client, the public, and colleagues of an AIA-member architect’s dedication to the highest standards in professional practice. Corporate Affiliate and Allied members include engineers, contractors, owners/clients, public officials, other allied professionals, students, and others interested in design and the built environment.