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State & National News
 AIA Georgia representatives attended this year's Wild Hog Supper, an annual tradition as legislators and lobbyists return to Atlanta to launch the session. Governor Deal took time to speak with our Executive Director. This week Deal announced creation of the Go Build Georgia program, educating Georgians about highly skilled trades in industrial and commercial construction. Learn More...  AIA Georgia Grassroots Day marks your opportunity to meet legislators and express your ideas regarding building the economy and growing the future of your profession. This year, we're enhancing the opportunities for Continuing Education, Networking and Knowledge. Our annual collaboration with ACEC/GA and AGC now includes a breakfast session at the Georgia Freight Depot with Mike Beatty, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, followed by a tour of the capitol and legislative visits. Then we'll have lunch back at the Depot with legislators and a program related to issues affecting the A/E/C industries. Invited lunchtime speakers are Doug Galloway with the Georgia Transportation Alliance and Governor Nathan Deal. More legislative visits will round out a great day.
Learn More... The American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter announced the release of the Request for Proposals for the Iconic Stage Center building located in downtown Oklahoma City. The American Institute of Architects, Central Oklahoma Chapter, with the assistance of the Oklahoma District Council of the Urban Land Institute, along with members of the community, have joined together to reach out to potential developers in an effort to save the architecturally significant building. The group is working on behalf of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, the current owner of the building.
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ARE & Continuing Education
The Custom Specifications Institute (CSI) - Atlanta Chapter is offering the Certifed Document Technologist (CDT) certification study course. With the CDT credential listed after your name on your business cards, it shows the entire construction industry, "I am a professional and I understand construction documents." Earn up to 20 AIA/CES HSW LU.
Learn More... February 16, 2012. Southern Polytechnic University will be hosting the event, and Norbert Lechner from Auburn will be using the "heliodon" to demonstrate solar design strategies.
Learn More... The final phase of IDP 2.0 will go into effect for interns on April 3, 2012. Please make sure you are aware of how this change will impact you.
Learn More... March 12-13, 2012, 8th Annual Fire Safety Conference, Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097. This program will cover how the revised Title II and Title III regulations apply to new construction, alterations, and existing facilities.
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Events, Exhibits, Etc.
Thursday, January 19, 2012. A talk by Harvey M. Bernstein, Vice President of Industry Insights and Alliances, McGraw-Hill Construction. Free and open to the public - no RSVP required. Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium, Georgia Tech, 245 Fourth St. NW, Atlanta 30332
Learn More... The Small Project Practitioners Knowledge Community presents the eighth annual Small Project Award Program to recognize small project practitioners for the high quality of their work and to promote excellence in small project design. This Award Program strives to raise public awareness of the value and design excellence that architects bring to projects, no matter the limits of size and scope.
Learn More... The Copper Development Association (CDA), in collaboration with the Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association (CCBDA), is seeking nominations for the 2012 awards program. An entry form and guidelines can be found on the Call for Entries Page. The submission deadline is Jan. 31, 2012.
Learn More... AIA St. Louis presents the 2012 AIA Photography Competition for actively registered architects, AIA members and AIAS members. The entry deadline is March 1, 2012.
Learn More... AIA Georgia Career Center
The Director of Advocacy provides staff direction for Georgia's architects in legislative and regulatory arenas. In coordination with the Executive Director, Board Advocacy Team Leader, PAC Chair and other volunteer leaders, the Director mobilizes the Association's membership, builds coalitions with related organizations and strategically targets specific issues. In this manner, the Director aims to achieve the profession's goals to protect and improve the business conditions for architects and maintain the profession's leadership in protecting the health and safety of the public. The Director reports to the Executive Director. Applicants may send letter of inquiry, outlining salary requirements, to advocacy@aiaga.org. Only applicants providing salary requirements will receive a response.
Learn More... Chapter Highlights
Friday, January 13, 2012, 12:15pm - 1:15pm, tvsdesign, 2700 Promenade Two; 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Learn More... Thursday, January 19, 2012, 5:30pm - 8:30 pm, Poggenpohl US Showroom, 3280 Peachtree Road STE 125, Atlanta, GA 30305
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