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Hi AIA Members,
Members always ask, “What has AIA done for me?” Disaster struck on April 27th and we needed architects who were ATC 45 trained. Alabama only had a handful of ATC45 trained members. National AIA provided two ATC45 workshops and some manuals ($45).
May 7th – Tuscaloosa ATC45 – 166 people trained – 98 architects – Stan Peterson, AIA
May 24th – Birmingham ATC45 – 41 people trained – 37 architects – Michael Lingerfelt, AIA
1273 – 5/09 to 5/14 - Tuscaloosa Volunteer Hours for Building Safety Assessments -
The city of Birmingham has requested help from National AIA for the long term recovery of several areas. National AIA will provide a RUDAT/SDAT for the city.
Several other areas have asked for our assistance with their long term recovery plans. We are tentatively on hold until we know what long term recovery plans FEMA is committing to. We will offer our assistance to FEMA. If you would like to be involved with the long term planning, please email me. This is a long term commitment.
Architects in the News
http://blog.al.com/businessnews
http://mobile.al.com/advbirm
www.tuscaloosanews.com/article
Architects generosity continues to impress me. You guys keep giving back to the community and making a difference in the built environment. I am so proud of each of you and have the utmost respect for the architectural profession. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for letting me be a part of your profession.
Peace and Love Each One of You!
Rhea Williams
Executive Director
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2011 SAVE THE DATES
| June 8 – 11th |
Alabama Council State Convention
http://www.aiaalabama.com/
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| June 9th |
Mountain Brook Municipal Complex –
Shotcrete Wall Installation – 1 LU
1:00 – 2:00
RSVP to danya@aiabham.org by June 8th
Hard hats and proper shoes required
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| June 14th |
ARE Vignette Review (all sections)
5:30 – 7:30
Williams Blackstock Architects
2204 1st Ave South, Ste. 200
RSVP by June 13th to danya@aiabham.org
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| June 16th |
Design Awards Luncheon
The CLUB
11:00 – 1:00
$25 member’s $50 non-members
RSVP by June 13th to aiabirm@aiabham.org
Click here for invite
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| June 25th |
ARE Prep Session – Building Systems
Saturday, June 25th, 9:00 – 5:00
Alagasco Center for Energy Technology
20 20th St. North
$50 members, $75 non-members, Lunch Provided
See Short Column for Registration
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| July 6th |
Fair Park Sports Complex – Site Visit
4:00 – 5:00
RSVP to danya@aiabham.org by July 5th
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| July 19th |
Chapter Meeting – 1 HSW
Sponsored by Aquatic Gardens
B.A.F Scholarship Awards
The Summit Club
11:15 – 1:00
RSVP by July 15th |
2011 Sponsors – Thank You!
We would like to thank the following companies for renewing their sponsorships in 2011. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors
Gallery Services Holcombe Doors & Windows
McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge
We would also like to thank and welcome our new sponsor!
NEW Silver Sponsors – Garner & Associates
European Kitchens of AL + Frank Stitt = SUCCESS
Thank you Loay Ali of European Kitchens of AL for a great May meeting. Frank Stitt gave a great presentation about kitchens and how to design them for cooking. He gave great suggestions for designing commercial kitchens as well as residential. Everyone went home with some great tips on storing fresh vegetables and herbs too. Keep those tomatoes out of the fridge!
Emerging Professionals
Upcoming AIA Site Visits
Mountain Brook Municipal Complex – Shotcrete Wall Installation – 1 LU
June 9th, 1:00 – 2:00 (originally scheduled for June 2nd rescheduled for June 9th)
Crestline Village - Meet at the jobsite trailer across from the Emmett O’Neal Library
(50 Oak Street, Birmingham, AL 35213) | RSVP to danya@aiabham.org by June 8th
Hard hats and proper shoes required!!
Upcoming ARE Study Opportunities
ARE Vignette Review (all sections)
June 14th, 5:30 – 7:30
Williams Blackstock Architects | 2204 1st Ave South, Ste. 200
FREE | Instructor – Bill Segrest, AIA, ARE Liaison for AIA Birmingham | RSVP by June 13th to danya@aiabham.org
NEW for 2011! In an effort to help you prepare for your tests, Emily Coe, AIA Emerging Professionals Director, has developed a study session plan for the remainder of the year. If you are having trouble deciding what order to take your tests, this guide will help. The goal would be to have an intro study session to each section of the ARE to jump start individual studying. Time is then allowed for individual or group study and/or test taking – before the next subject/division starts. These would then be followed with round table discussions to reflect on each past division taken. The Vignette Review will cover each vignette portion of each division including Schematic Design. For those interested in group studying, the AIA will continue to host weekly meeting on Tuesdays at the Vestavia Hills Library at 6pm. Interns, mentors and firm intern coordinators are encouraged to attend and participate. Happy Studying! Please also see the ARE Study Plan for 2012 by Clicking Here - this schedule covers all 7 divisions of the ARE 4.0 in 1 year’s time.
2011 ARE Study Plan – Click Here for more details
June/July Round Table*/ Vignette Review (June 14th)
Building Systems 4.0 Seminar (Alagasco) (June 25th)
August Round Table*/ Vignette Review
September Building Design & Construction Systems 4.0
October Round Table*
November Structural Systems 4.0
December Round Table*
ARE maintenance meeting*
AIA Birmingham has Kaplan ARE Books available for checkout. Contact danya@aiabham.org for more information.
Helpful Link: http://are-review.blogspot.com/ - Sign up for this blog to receive a daily question to aid in your studying.
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Governmental Affairs
AIA Working Hard to PROTECT THE ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION
Legislature Passes Extension of Good Sam Coverage
HB 510, by Rep. Terri Collins (R) of Decatur, provides protection to persons who render assistance at the scene of an accident or emergency situation are granted civil immunity for their actions, provided those actions were done in good faith and without compensation. Under current law, the section of the Act that relates to architects and engineers is only good for 30 days from the Declaration of the Emergency. This bill would extend that protection for 90 days. The bill is now headed to Governor Bentley for his signature into law.
Statute of Repose Awaiting Governor's Signature
SB 59, by Senator Cam Ward (R) of Alabaster, reduces Alabama's Statute of Repose for architects, engineers and contractors from 13 years to 7 years. The statute of limitations will remain at 2 years. This reduction has been a long time in the making, but relief will be here shortly. We want to thank our sponsors, Sen. Cam Ward and Rep. Greg Canfield for all of their hard work and leadership in guiding this bill through the process. We also want to thank the Alabama Council's Legislative Committee and those members who contacted their legislators to get support for the bill.
Please take a few moments to drop to contact Senator Ward and Representative Canfield to express your appreciation:
Senator Ward: 334.242.7873 or Email camjulward@aol.com
Representative Canfield: 334.242.7763 or Email gcanfield@bellsouth.net
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