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State & National News
This year Atlanta will host the 2012 South Atlantic Region Conference, September 19-22, at the Loews Hotel. Registration brochures were mailed to members last week. We have an exciting program lined up featuring well-known speakers from the AIA community including David Zach; Jim Cramer, Hon. AIA; and David Miller, FAIA. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
Learn More... AIA Georgia plans to welcome 1,500 members and friends from Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina for the South Atlantic Region Conference, Sept. 19-22, at the Loews Atlanta in Midtown. Limited sponsor and exhibitor opportunities remain.
Learn More... Several AIA Georgia members have been involved in the critical work of the State Codes Advisory Committee (SCAC) for Georgia. Three working groups have just completed amendments for the commercial building code, residential building code and two code appendices for disaster resilience. AIA members are encouraged to review the amendments and appendices and contact Ryan Taylor no later than July 20 if there are questions.
Learn More... Architects, structural engineers and building officials across the country are using the Safety Assessment Program (SAP) from the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) to train for assessment of buildings following a disaster. Please join us for the first CalEMA SAP training in the state of Georgia.
Learn More... India has a quickly expanding economy that offers many opportunities for U.S. firms to export their architectural services. Conducting the mission through U.S. Department of Commerce will allow participants to meet with Indian state and local government officials, pre-screened potential buyers and agents, as well as partake in networking events. This mission will focus on five key areas: Master Planning, Mixed Used Development, Health Care, Airports and Educational Institutions.
Learn More... Friday, July 13, 2012. The Transportation Investment Act of 2010 provides the opportunity for the Atlanta Region to vote as a region for the first time. This vote, the Regional Transportation Referendum, on July 31, 2012, allows residents to vote on a penny sales tax to leverage approximately $8.5 billion to support transportation improvements throughout the region. The keynote address will be given by The Honorable John Mica, Chairman, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Congressman Mica will give a Federal update and he will be joined by regional leaders who will offer perspective on the upcoming referendum.
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ARE & Continuing Education
Moderated by Maria Saporta. July 13, All Saint's Episcopal Church, Atlanta. 7:30 a.m. Doors open for networking at 7:00 a.m.
Learn More... AIA Tennessee extends a warm Tennessee welcome to anyone interested in attending the state convention in Chattanooga, July 25-27. For more information, go to AIA Tennessee website.
Learn More... August 10, 11 & 12, Jacksonville, FL. Featured presenter is Professor David Thaddeus of UNC Charlotte.
Learn More... Don't let the economic downturn slow down your business. Prepare to rev up and learn new practice models you can use to survive these tough times and position yourself to thrive in the upturn. Hanley Wood University is now offering free online educational sessions from the 2011 Reinvention Symposium. Through this virtual experience you can earn up to 15.5 continuing education hours from AIA. Gain that competitive edge and maintain your certification.
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Events, Exhibits, Etc.
Webinar - July 24, 2012. Learn about the new AIA Sustainable Projects documents and strengthen your knowledge of other AIA Contract Documents most commonly used by Contractors. Understand the contractual relationships when entering Owner/Contractor agreements using the various project delivery models, and discover the key contractual clauses related to issues of particular interest to contractors.
Learn More... August 23, 2012 - CoreNet Atlanta Chapter Education Forum. Corporate real estate executives, economic developers, facility service providers and other organizations are both anxious and concerned about the new challenges, opportunities and risks that will emerge in 2012. The 2012 CoreNet Global Atlanta Chapter Education Forum will explore the leadership strategies of organizations that have transcended and are creating opportunities while effectively managing the associated risks and challenges.
Learn More... Sept. 13-14, 2012, Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center. The Retail Design & Construction is open to retailers, restauranteurs, architects, engineers and other construction professionals, and will focus on sustainable and efficient retail design and construction practices.
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Friday, July 13, 2012, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., tvsdesign, 2700 Promenade Two; 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.
Learn More... Thursday, July 19, 11:30 a.m., Fat Man's Mill Cafe. Program will feature Commercial Energy Efficiency Program sponsored by Georgia Power.
Learn More... Thursday, July 12, 5:30 p.m., Rocks on the Roof, Top Floor of Bohemian Hotel, 102 West Bay Street, Savannah. Allied Appreciation Evening.
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