1. AIA Orlando Project Tour Event (Thursday, August 20th) FREE EVENT!

2. AIA Orlando ARE Study Session (Saturday, August 22nd)

3. AIA Orlando COTE Event (Thursday, August 27th) FREE EVENT!

4. BIM: The Future of Construction Seminar (Tuesday, September 15th)

5. AIA Orlando 2010 Open Board Positions: Call to Service

6. Canstruction 2009 (Build a Community of Cans)

7. AIA Orlando Online Job Posting Page

8. AIA Orlando Online Resume Page

Please RSVP to rsvp@aiaorlando.com by Monday, August 17th

AIA Orlando ARE Study Session: Structural Systems (General Structures & Lateral Forces) Vignette: Structural Layout
This study session reflects the changes and is current with the ARE 4.0 study program.

Date: Saturday, August 22

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (as needed)

Speaker: Laura Lewis

Place: TLC Engineering (255 S Orange Ave #1600, Orlando, FL 32801-3463)

Please fill out the ARE Registration Form and email or fax (407-898-3399) to Kristi Adkins (kristi@aiaorlando.com) by Friday, August 14th. The cost to attend individual sessions is $20 for AIA Members & $30 for non-members. The cost for all sessions is $80 for AIA members & $160 for non-members.

AIA Orlando COTE Event 

(Committee on the Environment)

“Here Comes the Sun”

The Florida Solar Energy Center and You

Date:	Thursday, August 27
Time:	6:00 pm Registration and Reception 6:30 pm Presentation by Stephanie Thomas-Rees, MSc EEB
Credits:	1 AIA HSW
Location:	Downtown Orlando Public Library Albertson Room 101 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801

Please RSVP to rsvp@aiaorlando.com by Monday, August 24th.

McGraw-Hill Construction and Southeast Construction magazine, Invite you to attend the 2009 Building Information Modeling Conference, Being held in Orlando, FL.

Building Information Modeling

Presented by: Stephen A. Jones, Senior Director, McGraw-Hill Construction

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a new way of creating buildings and civil projects that is experiencing wide adoption throughout the design and construction community. Companies who get involved with BIM can enjoy a variety of significant benefits.

This Session will answer several questions:

• What is BIM, and why are owners, design firms and construction firms adopting it?
• How is the adoption of BIM changing the ways projects are designed, built and managed?
• What are companies in the Orlando area doing right now to get the benefits of BIM?

Conference Fee:
$50.00 For ABC, AIA and AISC members
$75.00 for non-members

Agenda
7:30am – 8:00am   Registration and Breakfast
8:00am – 11:30am BIM presentation & Panel Discussion

Register at www.construction.com/events/bimorlando/

Location:
Doubletree at the Universal Entrance
5750 Major Blvd
Orlando FL 32819
407-351-1000

3 Continuing Education Credits

AIA Members interested in becoming more involved with AIA Orlando are invited to run for the following Board of Director positions. The election will be held during the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 24th. Interested members should contact a current Board Member or the AIA Orlando office before August 22nd. For more information on the positions listed below and to send in your nomination form please download the pdf.

Vice President/ President Elect
(3-year term/President/Past President in following years)

Treasurer (2 year term)

(1 position) State Director (2-year term)

(1 position) State Director (2 year term)

(1) Chapter Director (Newsletter) (2-year term)

(1) Chapter Director (Programs & Events) (2-year term)

YAF Director & Intern Development  (1-year term / non-voting position)

Professional Allied Director (1-year term / non-voting position)

There's still time to put a team together for this year's Canstruction event!

Canstruction Orlando is different this year! We are about to do something we have never done before...We will "Build a Community of Cans!". Yes, that's right, this year it's time to put your talent into what you do best...buildings!

Want to know more? Check out www.canstruction-orlando.org and find out how your firm can make a difference as we construct our community. Pick a building type and make it the best on the block! We even offer a way for firms to find other firms to team together. Registration is easy and designing buildings - well, that should be a piece of cake! So no excuses - our community needs us to enhance our built environment AND help put food on the table. The need has never been greater. Step up...One really CAN!

Target your recruiting and reach qualified candidates quickly and easily. Simply complete our online Registration Form and start posting jobs today!

View all job postings on our web site.

Recent job postings:

Job Title:	Healthcare Architect
Experience:	4-6 Years
Job Description:	Architect capable of marketing, leading, and managing projects in our growing medical sector. Successful candidate should be registered up to 3 years. A strong desire for advancement is essential as is technical knowledge, Revit capabilities, and the ability to expand our healthcare project focus.
Firm:	Michael Brady Inc. Architecture
Contact:	Scott Malenock - Vice President 100 Colonial Center Pkwy, Suite 230 Lake Mary, FL
Phone:
Fax:
email:	scottm@mbiarch.com
Website:	www.michaelbradyinc.com

Job Title:	Senior Project Architect
Experience:	7-10 Years
Job Description:	Florida registered or capable to be registered, minimum of 8 yrs. exp. in healthcare. Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, CAD, computer modeling, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, freehand drawings or renderings. Excellent communication & organizational skills as well as effective client contact & business development.
Firm:	Harvard Jolly, Inc.
Contact:	William B. Harvard, Jr. 2300 Maitland Center Pkway Suite 210 Maitland, FL
Phone:	727-896-4611
Fax:	727-894-0236
email:	b.harvard@harvardjolly.com
Website:	www.harvardjolly.com

Karen D. Jones, Executive Director
American Institute of Architects, Orlando Chapter
930 Woodcock Road, Suite 226
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 898-7006 Fax (407) 898-3399
email: karen@aiaorlando.com
website: www.aiaorlando.com