The Small Firm’s Guide to Contract Documents

Risk management and drafting effective contracts are crucial for small firms and sole practitioners. Join us for a free webinar as we explore the documents and contractual provisions that are essential to small firms, how to use contracts effectively, and how to access available resources and practice tools.

The presenter will discuss common challenges small firms face and how to use contracts to properly allocate risks and responsibilities to achieve a successful project. Attendees will gain an understanding of related documents targeted to projects of a limited scope, such as residential and light commercial projects, as well as projects with sustainable objectives.

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Architects in Action 2020: Coffee and Conversations

Featuring Corey Clayborne, FAIA, NOMA, MBA in Conversation with Whitney Johnson, Assoc. AIA, Assoc. NOMA

Whitney Johnson is an emerging professional in Nashville, TN with 5 years of experience working at EOA Architects. She is a graduate of Auburn University and is well on her way to licensure. Whitney currently serves on the Board of Directors for AIA Middle Tennessee as the liaison for its newly formed Government Advocacy Committee. She is also an active member of NOMAnash, the local chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects. Whitney is interested in combatting the effects of gentrification in minority communities, in addition to addressing and reducing the pipeline challenges as they relate to the profession of architecture.

Corey Clayborne currently serves as the Executive Vice President of AIA Virginia and is responsible for ensuring the success of the Advocacy, Education, Outreach, and Member Services portfolios. Corey has been recognized by the AIA at the local, state and national levels. Most recently in 2020, he was elevated by the Institute into its prestigious College of Fellows.  Corey is an architect licensed to practice in Virginia who worked in private practice for 13 years serving as a project manager for local, state, and federal clients before taking the chief executive position at AIA Virginia. He shared his story as an African American man in architecture earlier this summer in But Then There was One.

Please join us on Wednesday, October 28 from 4-5pm EST to learn how to provide “But Then There Was One” moments for other architects and aspiring architects as well as how to more effectively incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into policies that we advocate for at the state and local level.

To register click here.

Architects in Action 2020: AIA Legislative Exchange

Architects in Action 2020 includes a general session on Thursday, July 9 as well as virtual workshops and other special events throughout July.

Register to sign up for the general session, which will include our keynote presentation, Creating Resilient Cities by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a panel discussion with Chicago Planning Commissioner Maurice Cox, and our annual Advocacy and State & Local Policy update.

Visit www.gotostage.com/channel/architects-in-action to register for Architects in Action virtual workshops and other special events throughout July.

Attendees must register for each event separately.

Find more information on virtual workshops and other events here.

At Architects in Action 2020 you will:

*Hear from industry-leading experts, guest speakers, and elected officials

*Learn about emerging state and local legislative trends

*Explore innovative advocacy techniques and strategies developed by your peers

*Find your voice and acquire the tools you need to advocate for the profession

*Learn more about AIA’s commitment to environmental stewardship

Registration

Be sure to register for a virtual happy hour based on your region. Each happy hour is limited to 20 registrants.

For questions or assistance contact (800) 242 3837 ext. 7556 or register@aia.org

Registration is free and open to all AIA members and component staff.

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Online Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training

Post-disaster Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) training provides architects, engineers, and building inspectors with the knowledge to provide evaluations of facilities and buildings in the aftermath of a disaster.

At the end of this training, you will be able to:

  • Recognize the important role architects and associated building professionals play in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
  • Accurately conduct a post-disaster rapid building assessment and complete appropriate damage assessment forms.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the Applied Technology Council’s ATC-20 Post-earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and ATC 45 Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Windstorms and Floods damage assessment procedures.
  • Earn a Cal-OES registration ID card.

Earn 6.5 AIA LU | HSW

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