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\n Date: April 9\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
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\n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structured Learning Hours
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\n Delve into the processes and tec hnology that change architectural production pract ices and the structure of the design-construction industry supply chain at this session\, featuring chapter 5.6 of the Canadian Handbook of Pra ctice for Architects (CHOP). This essential gu ide provides valuable insights into the profession al practice of architecture in Canada. 
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We'll disc uss the adoption\, integration\, and optimization of BIM in architectural practice\, which requires operational process transformation and business mo del redesign. This chapter emphasizes the importan ce of integrating processes across the design-cons truction-operation supply chain\, rethinking a fir m's value proposition\, and exploring different ch annels to deliver value to clients. It also covers the collaborative development and management of a n integrated digital model containing information about a building's assets over its lifecycle.

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\n Speakers \n Claudia Cozzitorti\, OAA\, CCMP\, MRAIC\, LEED AP\, M.Arch\, B.Arch Sci .\n
\n Megan Beane\, M.Arch.
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\n DESCRIPTION:\n Date: April 9\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST\n Registrat ion Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39\n \n \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structur ed Learning Hours\n \n \n Important:These sessions will not be recorded. Live attendance is required to receive a certificate.\n \n \n \n \n \n Buildi ng Information Modelling\n \n \n Delve into the processes and technology that change architectura l production practices and the structure of the de sign-construction industry supply chain at this se ssion\, featuring chapter 5.6 of the Canadian Hand book of Practice for Architects (CHOP) (https://ch op.raic.ca/). This essential guide provides valuab le insights into the professional practice of arch itecture in Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n This sessi on is a part of the CHOP CHAT Series (/chop-chat-s eries-2025-2026). \n \n Discussion Topic:\n \n \n \n \n Chapter 5.6: Building Information Modeling ( BIM)\n \n We'll discuss the adoption\, integration \, and optimization of BIM in architectural practi ce\, which requires operational process transforma tion and business model redesign. This chapter emp hasizes the importance of integrating processes ac ross the design-construction-operation supply chai n\, rethinking a firm's value proposition\, and ex ploring different channels to deliver value to cli ents. It also covers the collaborative development and management of an integrated digital model con taining information about a building's assets over its lifecycle.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers  \n Claudia Cozzitorti (/chop-chat-meet-speakers)\ , OAA\, CCMP\, MRAIC\, LEED AP\, M.Arch\, B.Arch S ci.\n \n Megan Beane\, M.Arch.\n \n Click here (/ chop-chat-meet-speakers) for more information on o ur speakers in the series\n \n \n \n The CHOP CHAT Series is sponsored by:\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n RAIC Members get exclusive discounts from Del l! Visit http://www.dell.ca/raic (http://www.dell. ca/raic)\, click "Get Coupon\," enter the email as sociated with your membership\, and then enter the code RAICFY26.\n  \n \n \n \n Not a member yet?  Join RAIC now to SAVE! (/renewal)\n \n \n NOTE:\n \n \n 1. An electronic registration confirmation will be emailed to you\, once your registration is complete.\n \n \n 2. Please mark the webinar’s da te and time on your calendar.\n \n \n 3. The RAIC will email the Zoom Access Link to you one-day pri or the event.\n \n \n 4. The webinars will be deli vered via Zoom. Please check this Zoom Test Link ( https://zoom.us/test) or speak with your IT Consul tant ahead of time\, to ensure your device is comp atible with Zoom. For technical concerns\, please see the Zoom links for Technical Requirements (htt ps://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&syspa rm_article=KB0060469) and also their Download Cent re (https://zoom.us/download).\n \n 5. Attendance Policy: Continuing Education Certificates of atte ndance will be available on RAIC LMS to participan ts who attend at least 80% of the webinar and comp lete a feedback survey.\n \n 6. CHOP Chat series webinars are available free exclusively to active RAIC members. To maintain free access throughout t he series\, please ensure your membership remains current. Lapsed members will be required to regist er and pay standard rates for individual sessions. \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T153000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1527_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:From Blueprints to Bottom Lines: How AI Transforms Finance Operations for Architecture Firms X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Date: April 10\, 2026 @2: 00pm EST&nb sp\;

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Ar chitecture firms across Canada are navigating one of the most challenging business environments in r ecent years. With billings declining for over two years\, payment delays stretching beyond 30 days\, and margins squeezed by rising overhead costs\, partners and finance leaders need every ad vantage to maintain profitability and position the ir firms for growth. \;

Join Sage for an essen tial session exploring how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing financial operations for archi tecture firms\, transforming time-consuming manual processes into strategic advantages. \;

Wheth er you're managing a boutique firm or a 100+ person practice\, learn how modern financial t echnology can help you close faster\, manage cash confidently\, and focus on strategic growth. \; \;

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At the conclusion of this session\, participants will be able to: \;

  1. I dentify proven strategies architecture firms are u sing to stabilize cash flow\, improve project-leve l profitability tracking\, and reduce month-end cl ose timelines by up to 50%. \;
  1. Apply practical AI use cases to automate < /span>accounts payable workflows\, detect cost overruns earlier\, and respond to complex financial questio ns using natural language queries. \;
    Analyze real-time financial and ope rational metrics including project profitability\, utilization rates\, and backlog health to support faster\, data-driven decision-making. \;
  • Evaluate how AI-powered forecas ting and scenario planning can help finance leader s mitigate risk\, improve planning accuracy\, and position their firms for sustainable growth in a v olatile market. \;

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    DESCRIPTION:Date: April 10\, 2026 @2:00pm EST \n \n \n  \n \n \n Architecture firms across Canada are navigating one of the most challenging business environments in recent years. With billings declining for over two years\, payment delays stretching beyond 30 d ays\, and margins squeezed by rising overhead cost s\, partners and finance leaders need every advant age to maintain profitability and position their f irms for growth. \n \n \n Join Sage for an essenti al session exploring how artificial intelligence i s revolutionizing financial operations for archite cture firms\, transforming time-consuming manual p rocesses into strategic advantages. \n \n \n Wheth er you're managing a boutique firm or a 100+ perso n practice\, learn how modern financial technology can help you close faster\, manage cash confident ly\, and focus on strategic growth.  \n \n \n Lear ning Objectives: \n At the conclusion of this sess ion\, participants will be able to: \n \n \n Ident ify proven strategies architecture firms are using to stabilize cash flow\, improve project-level pr ofitability tracking\, and reduce month-end close timelines by up to 50%. \n Apply practical AI use cases to automate accounts payable workflows\, det ect cost overruns earlier\, and respond to complex financial questions using natural language querie s. \n Analyze real-time financial and operational metrics including project profitability\, utilizat ion rates\, and backlog health to support faster\, data-driven decision-making. \n Evaluate how AI-p owered forecasting and scenario planning can help finance leaders mitigate risk\, improve planning a ccuracy\, and position their firms for sustainable growth in a volatile market. \n \n  \n \n Present ed by:\n \n \n  \n \n \n Eric Sleeth  \n Sr Growth Manager\, Software & SaaS \n \n \n Sage Software  \n \n  \n \n Sponsored by:\n \n \n  \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T150000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1527 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1215_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
    \n Date: April 16\, 2026 at 2:00 PM ES T
    \n Registration Fee:FREE fo r Members\; Non-Member: $39
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    \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OA A Structured Learning Hours
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    We'll discuss the purpose and objectives of the pre-desi gn phase\, including decisions on sites\, existing capital assets\, program structure\, and procurem ent methods. This chapter emphasizes the importanc e of investing time and financial resources in pre -design activities to ensure informed decision-mak ing and successful project delivery. It covers a w ide range of pre-design services\, from feasibilit y studies to site evaluation and master planning.< /p>\n

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    \n Speaker  Cameron Gillies\, Architec t\, AAA\, FRAIC\, Sessional Instructor\, SAPL.\n
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    \n DESCRIPTION:\n Date: April 16\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST\n Registra tion Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39\n \n \ n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structu red Learning Hours\n \n \n Important:These session s will not be recorded. Live attendance is require d to receive a certificate.\n \n \n \n \n \n Prede sign\n \n \n Discover how to establish the foun dation and necessary information for design decisi on-making\, setting the stage for successful proje ct outcomes at this session\, featuring chapter 6. 1 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Archite cts (CHOP) (https://chop.raic.ca/). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the profess ional practice of architecture in Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n This session is a part of the CHOP CHA T Series (/chop-chat-series-2025-2026).\n \n \n \n Discussion Topic:\n \n \n \n \n Chapter 6.1: Pred esign\n \n We'll discuss the purpose and objective s of the pre-design phase\, including decisions on sites\, existing capital assets\, program structu re\, and procurement methods. This chapter emphasi zes the importance of investing time and financial resources in pre-design activities to ensure info rmed decision-making and successful project delive ry. It covers a wide range of pre-design services\ , from feasibility studies to site evaluation and master planning.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker  Cameron Gillies (/chop-chat-meet-speakers)\, Arch itect\, AAA\, FRAIC\, Sessional Instructor\, SAPL. \n \n Click here (/chop-chat-meet-speakers) for m ore information on our speakers in the series\n \n \n The CHOP CHAT Series is sponsored by:\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n RAIC Members get exclusive discounts from Dell! Visit http://www.dell.ca/rai c (http://www.dell.ca/raic)\, click "Get Coupon\," enter the email associated with your membership\, and then enter the code RAICFY26.\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Not a member yet? Join RAIC now to SAVE! (/renewal)\n \n \n NOTE:\n \n \n 1. An electronic registration confirmation will be emailed to you\, once your registration is complete.\n \n \n 2. Pl ease mark the webinar’s date and time on your cale ndar.\n \n \n 3. The RAIC will email the Zoom Acce ss Link to you one-day prior the event.\n \n \n 4. The webinars will be delivered via Zoom. Please c heck this Zoom Test Link (https://zoom.us/test) or speak with your IT Consultant ahead of time\, to ensure your device is compatible with Zoom. For te chnical concerns\, please see the Zoom links for T echnical Requirements (https://support.zoom.com/hc /en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060469) an d also their Download Centre (https://zoom.us/down load).\n \n 5. Attendance Policy: Continuing Educ ation Certificates of attendance will be available on RAIC LMS to participants who attend at least 8 0% of the webinar and complete a feedback survey.\ n \n 6. CHOP Chat series webinars are available f ree exclusively to active RAIC members. To maintai n free access throughout the series\, please ensur e your membership remains current. Lapsed members will be required to register and pay standard rate s for individual sessions.\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T153000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1215 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1666_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:Respecter l’architecture : remettre en question le s idées reçues et valoriser la profession X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Date : 21 avril 2026 à 12 h (HE) \; \;
    Frais d’inscription : Gratuit pour les membres\; non-membres : 19 $ \ ; \;
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    Cet événement s’inscrit dans le cadre d 'une immersion profonde : série de tables rondes p our les professionnels de la relève.

    L’architecture joue un rôle central dans la façon dont les communauté s et le milieu bâti prennent forme\, pourtant la p rofession est souvent mal comprise. De nombreux pr ofessionnels émergents sont confrontés à des idées fausses concernant le rôle des architectes\, la v aleur qu’ils apportent aux projets et les responsa bilités qu’ils assument tout au long du processus de conception et de construction.

    Cette séance explore c omment les architectes peuvent améliorer la compré hension du public à l’égard de la profession en cl arifiant son champ d’exercice\, en communiquant pl us efficacement son impact et en démontrant leur l eadership dans des projets complexes. À l’aide d’e xemples concrets et d’échanges francs\, les confér enciers aborderont des idées reçues courantes\, no tamment la perception selon laquelle les architect es se limitent à « dessiner des bâtiments »\, ains i que les malentendus liés aux honoraires\, à l’au torité et à la collaboration au sein de l’industri e de la construction. \;

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    • Les idées reçue s courantes concernant la profession d’architecte et les raisons de leur persistance
    • L’étendue des respo nsabilités des architectes au-delà de la conceptio n et de la documentation
    • Des moyens concrets de commun iquer la valeur des services d’architecture aux cl ients et aux collaborateurs
    • Des stratégies pour renfor cer sa crédibilité professionnelle en début de car rière \;

    Cette séance s’adresse aux professionnels de la relève et en dé but de carrière qui souhaitent mieux comprendre co mment contribuer à renforcer la réputation de la p rofession par leur conduite professionnelle\, leur s communications et leur leadership au sein d’équi pes multidisciplinaires. \;

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    Une confirmation d’ins cription électronique vous sera envoyée par courri el une fois votre inscription complétée.

    Cet événement e st offert en direct et sera enregistré.

    Vous recevrez un courriel contenant le lien vers la réunion Zoom l a veille de l’événement. \;
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    Vous souhaitez devenir commanditaire de la série Deep D ive ? En savoir plus.

    DESCRIPTION:Date : 21 avril 2026 à 12 h (HE)  \n Frais d’inscr iption : Gratuit pour les membres\; non-membres : 19 $  \n Clôture des inscriptions : 20 avril à 16 h (HE) \n \n Cet événement s’inscrit dans le cadre d'une immersion profonde : série de tables rondes pour les professionnels de la relève.\n \n L’arch itecture joue un rôle central dans la façon dont l es communautés et le milieu bâti prennent forme\, pourtant la profession est souvent mal comprise. D e nombreux professionnels émergents sont confronté s à des idées fausses concernant le rôle des archi tectes\, la valeur qu’ils apportent aux projets et les responsabilités qu’ils assument tout au long du processus de conception et de construction.\n \ n Cette séance explore comment les architectes peu vent améliorer la compréhension du public à l’égar d de la profession en clarifiant son champ d’exerc ice\, en communiquant plus efficacement son impact et en démontrant leur leadership dans des projets complexes. À l’aide d’exemples concrets et d’écha nges francs\, les conférenciers aborderont des idé es reçues courantes\, notamment la perception selo n laquelle les architectes se limitent à « dessine r des bâtiments »\, ainsi que les malentendus liés aux honoraires\, à l’autorité et à la collaborati on au sein de l’industrie de la construction. \n \ n Les participants approfondiront notamment : \n \ n \n Les idées reçues courantes concernant la prof ession d’architecte et les raisons de leur persist anceL’étendue des responsabilités des architectes au-delà de la conception et de la documentationDes moyens concrets de communiquer la valeur des serv ices d’architecture aux clients et aux collaborate ursDes stratégies pour renforcer sa crédibilité pr ofessionnelle en début de carrière Cette séance s’ adresse aux professionnels de la relève et en débu t de carrière qui souhaitent mieux comprendre comm ent contribuer à renforcer la réputation de la pro fession par leur conduite professionnelle\, leurs communications et leur leadership au sein d’équipe s multidisciplinaires. \n \n  \n \n Notes suppléme ntaires :\n \n Une confirmation d’inscription élec tronique vous sera envoyée par courriel une fois v otre inscription complétée.\n \n Cet événement est offert en direct et sera enregistré.\n \n Vous re cevrez un courriel contenant le lien vers la réuni on Zoom la veille de l’événement. \n  \n \n Vous s ouhaitez devenir commanditaire de la série Deep Di ve ? En savoir plus.\n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T130000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1666 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1530_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:Making & Meaning in the Age of AI: Streamlining Ar chitectural Creativity for Lasting Impact X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Date: April 22\, 2026 @ 1 pm EST \;

    Thi s webinar is part of the Succession Planning Webin ar Series

    This session demonstrates how AI-enabled tools and workflows are reshaping architectural practice by capturing and transferring institutional knowledg e\, supporting succession planning\, reducing rewo rk\, and enhancing creativity. \; \; \;

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    1. The current landscape of AI-augmented archi tectural tools for capturing and sharing architect ural knowledge. \;
    1. Real-world applications of AI-enabled workflow s.  \;
    1. High-impa ct\, practical AI techniques for embedding institu tional knowledge into daily practice. \;
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    1. How technology can bridg e knowledge transfer between senior architects and emerging talent. \;

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    Case study: How an AI platfor m enables architects to reuse design intelligence\ , automate documentation\, and improve profitabili ty\, while reducing rework. AI can serve as a firm ’s “second brain”\, capturing decades of design kn owledge so retiring architects can pass on their e xpertise\, ensuring continuity and sustained creat ivity for the next generation. \;

    Learning Objectives \;
    At the conclu sion of this session\, participants will be able t o:  \;

    • Identify AI-enabled tools and wor kflows that capture\, organize\, and make accessib le accumulated firm knowledge. \;
    • Discu ss practical AI techniques that embed institutiona l knowledge into daily practice\, improving effici ency and reducing rework. \;
    • Explain ap proaches to preserve knowledge and strengthen cont inuity in practice. \;
    • Describe real-wo rld case studies that assess how AI can enhance cr eativity\, profitability\, and resilience in archi tectural practice. \;
    DESCRIPTION:Date: April 22\, 2026 @ 1 pm EST \n \n \n This web inar is part of the Succession Planning Webinar Se ries\n \n This session demonstrates how AI-enabled tools and workflows are reshaping architectural p ractice by capturing and transferring institutiona l knowledge\, supporting succession planning\, red ucing rework\, and enhancing creativity.   \n \n \ n Key Topics \n \n \n The current landscape of AI- augmented architectural tools for capturing and sh aring architectural knowledge. \n Real-world appli cations of AI-enabled workflows. \n High-impact\, practical AI techniques for embedding institutiona l knowledge into daily practice. \n How technology can bridge knowledge transfer between senior arch itects and emerging talent. \n Case Study \n Case study: How an AI platform enables architects to re use design intelligence\, automate documentation\, and improve profitability\, while reducing rework . AI can serve as a firm’s “second brain”\, captur ing decades of design knowledge so retiring archit ects can pass on their expertise\, ensuring contin uity and sustained creativity for the next generat ion. \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n At the conclu sion of this session\, participants will be able t o: \n \n \n Identify AI-enabled tools and workflow s that capture\, organize\, and make accessible ac cumulated firm knowledge. Discuss practical AI tec hniques that embed institutional knowledge into da ily practice\, improving efficiency and reducing r ework. Explain approaches to preserve knowledge an d strengthen continuity in practice. Describe real -world case studies that assess how AI can enhance creativity\, profitability\, and resilience in ar chitectural practice. \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T143000 LOCATION:ON \n Canada\n URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1530 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1216_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CHOP CHAT Chapters 6.2\, 6.3 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
    \n Date: April 23\, 2026 at 2:00 PM ES T
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    \n Chapter 6.2: Schematic Design
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    We'll discuss the purpose of the schematic design phase\, which is to resolve the r esults of pre-design investigations into a concept of "what will be built." This chapter emphasizes the importance of synthesizing various\, often com peting requirements into an architectural expressi on that represents the character of the site\, spa ce planning requirements\, the client's objectives \, and the architect's design approach. It covers the integration of sensitive site development\, bu ilding envelope characteristics\, and mechanical a nd electrical systems.

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    \n Ch apter 6.3: Design Development
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    We'll explore the design development phase\, where the selected scheme from the schematic design pha se is refined and developed in more detail. This c hapter discusses how design projects are becoming "front-end loaded\," with more work required durin g schematic design and design development. It emph asizes the importance of detailed technical analys is\, obtaining planning approvals\, and managing c lient and stakeholder engagement through clearly d efined deliverables.

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    \n \n Speaker Terrence Smith-Lam othe\, B.Sc.\, M.Arch.\, NSAA\, MRAIC \, LEED a.p.
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    \n     DESCRIPTION:\n Date: April 23\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST\n Registra tion Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39\n \n \ n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structu red Learning Hours\n \n \n Important:These session s will not be recorded. Live attendance is require d to receive a certificate.\n \n \n \n \n \n Schem atic Design and Design Development\n \n \n Unde rstand how to transform the client's requirements and desires into physical form and refine the sele cted scheme in more detail at this session\, featu ring chapters 6.2 and 6.3 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP) (https://chop.r aic.ca/). This essential guide provides valuable i nsights into the professional practice of architec ture in Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n This session i s a part of the CHOP CHAT Series (/chop-chat-serie s-2025-2026).\n \n Discussion Topics:\n \n \n \n \ n Chapter 6.2: Schematic Design\n \n We'll discuss the purpose of the schematic design phase\, which is to resolve the results of pre-design investiga tions into a concept of "what will be built." This chapter emphasizes the importance of synthesizing various\, often competing requirements into an ar chitectural expression that represents the charact er of the site\, space planning requirements\, the client's objectives\, and the architect's design approach. It covers the integration of sensitive s ite development\, building envelope characteristic s\, and mechanical and electrical systems.\n \n \n \n \n Chapter 6.3: Design Development\n \n We'll explore the design development phase\, where the s elected scheme from the schematic design phase is refined and developed in more detail. This chapter discusses how design projects are becoming "front -end loaded\," with more work required during sche matic design and design development. It emphasizes the importance of detailed technical analysis\, o btaining planning approvals\, and managing client and stakeholder engagement through clearly defined deliverables.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker T errence Smith-Lamothe (/chop-chat-meet-speakers)\, B.Sc.\, M.Arch.\, NSAA\, MRAIC\, LEED a.p.\n Clic k here (/chop-chat-meet-speakers) for more informa tion on our speakers in the series\n \n \n \n The CHOP CHAT Series is sponsored by:\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n RAIC Members get exclusive discounts from Dell! Visit http://www.dell.ca/raic (http:// www.dell.ca/raic)\, click "Get Coupon\," enter the email associated with your membership\, and then enter the code RAICFY26.\n  \n \n \n \n Not a me mber yet? Join RAIC now to SAVE! (/renewal)\n \n \ n NOTE:\n \n \n 1. An electronic registration conf irmation will be emailed to you\, once your regist ration is complete.\n \n \n 2. Please mark the web inar’s date and time on your calendar.\n \n \n 3. The RAIC will email the Zoom Access Link to you on e-day prior the event.\n \n \n 4. The webinars wil l be delivered via Zoom. Please check this Zoom Te st Link (https://zoom.us/test) or speak with your IT Consultant ahead of time\, to ensure your devic e is compatible with Zoom. For technical concerns\ , please see the Zoom links for Technical Requirem ents (https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm _kb&sysparm_article=KB0060469) and also their Down load Centre (https://zoom.us/download).\n \n 5. A ttendance Policy: Continuing Education Certificate s of attendance will be available on RAIC LMS to p articipants who attend at least 80% of the webinar and complete a feedback survey.\n \n 6. CHOP Cha t series webinars are available free exclusively t o active RAIC members. To maintain free access thr oughout the series\, please ensure your membership remains current. Lapsed members will be required to register and pay standard rates for individual sessions.\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T153000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1216 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1526_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:Designing with Confidence: The Role of Insurance i n Architectural Innovation X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Date: April 24\, 2026 @2:00pm EST \;
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    In today’s rapidly evolving architectural landscape\, innovat ion is key to creating groundbreaking designs that push boundaries. However\, with bold ideas come u nique risks and challenges. In this insightful web inar\, we’ll explore how the right insurance cover age can provide architects and designers with the confidence they need to take creative risks while safeguarding their projects. \;

    Join industry experts as they discuss the crucial role insurance plays in architectural innovation\, from protecting against construction delays and design errors to mitigating liability and unforeseen com plications. Learn how various insurance policies - such as professional liability\, general liabilit y\, and Cyber liability can offer peace of mind wh ile ensuring your designs are protected.  \;
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    Learnin g Objectives  \;

    At the conc lusion of this session\, participants will be able to:&nb sp\;

    1. Recognize the role of insurance in supporting risk management w ithin architectural business operations \;
    1. Describe how insurance influences financial\, legal\, and operational de cision-making in architectural firms \;
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    1. Explain how basic operationa l practices can integrate insurance considerations to support business performance and reduce risk e xposure. \;

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    \n Date: April 30\, 2026 at 2:00 PM ES T
    \n Registration Fee:FREE fo r Members\; Non-Member: $39
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    \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OA A Structured Learning Hours
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    \n Important:These sessions will not be re corded. Live attendance is required to receive a c ertificate.
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    \ n Construction Documents - Drawings and Sp ecification
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    \n Review Cha pter 6.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Practi ce for Architects (CHOP)\, focusing on constru ction documents. This essential guide provides val uable insights into the professional practice of a rchitecture in Canada. 
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    We'll discuss the definitions\, processes\, and deliverables involved in the cons truction documents stage. This chapter emphasizes the importance of quality assurance and quality co ntrol in the production of construction documents\ , including working drawings and specifications. I t covers the coordination of work\, planning the p roduction of documents\, and ensuring that all sta keholders have the necessary information for their respective roles during construction.

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    \n SpeakerDon Ardiel
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    \n 5. Attendance Policy: Continuing Educat ion Certificates of attendance will be available o n RAIC LMS to participants who attend at least 80% of the webinar and complete a feedback survey.
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    \n DESCRIPTION:\n Date: April 30\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST\n Registra tion Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39\n \n \ n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structu red Learning Hours\n \n \n Important:These session s will not be recorded. Live attendance is require d to receive a certificate.\n \n \n \n \n \n Const ruction Documents - Drawings and Specification\n \ n \n Review Chapter 6.4 of the Canadian Handboo k of Practice for Architects (CHOP) (https://chop. raic.ca/)\, focusing on construction documents. Th is essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Cana da. \n \n \n \n \n \n This session is a part of theCHOP CHAT Series (/chop-chat-series-2025-2026).  \n \n \n \n Discussion Topic:\n \n \n \n \n Chapt er 6.4: Construction Documents\n \n We'll discuss the definitions\, processes\, and deliverables inv olved in the construction documents stage. This ch apter emphasizes the importance of quality assuran ce and quality control in the production of constr uction documents\, including working drawings and specifications. It covers the coordination of work \, planning the production of documents\, and ensu ring that all stakeholders have the necessary info rmation for their respective roles during construc tion.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerDon Ardiel (/chop-chat-meet-speakers)\n Click here (/chop-cha t-meet-speakers) for more information on our speak ers in the series\n \n \n \n The CHOP CHAT Series is sponsored by:\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n RAI C Members get exclusive discounts from Dell! Visit  http://www.dell.ca/raic (http://www.dell.ca/raic) \, click "Get Coupon\," enter the email associated with your membership\, and then enter the code RA ICFY26.\n  \n \n \n \n Not a member yet? Join RA IC now to SAVE! (/renewal)\n \n \n NOTE:\n \n \n 1 . An electronic registration confirmation will be emailed to you\, once your registration is complet e.\n \n \n 2. Please mark the webinar’s date and t ime on your calendar.\n \n \n 3. The RAIC will ema il the Zoom Access Link to you one-day prior the e vent.\n \n \n 4. The webinars will be delivered vi a Zoom. Please check this Zoom Test Link (https:// zoom.us/test) or speak with your IT Consultant ahe ad of time\, to ensure your device is compatible w ith Zoom. For technical concerns\, please see the Zoom links for Technical Requirements (https://sup port.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_artic le=KB0060469) and also their Download Centre (http s://zoom.us/download).\n \n 5. Attendance Policy: Continuing Education Certificates of attendance w ill be available on RAIC LMS to participants who a ttend at least 80% of the webinar and complete a f eedback survey.\n \n 6. CHOP Chat series webinars are available free exclusively to active RAIC mem bers. To maintain free access throughout the serie s\, please ensure your membership remains current. Lapsed members will be required to register and p ay standard rates for individual sessions.\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T153000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1217 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_758_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:RAIC 2025 Conference on Architecture X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    The 202 6 RAIC Conference on Architecture is taking place May 5 to 8\, 2026 in-person at the Sheraton Vancou ver Wall Centre in Vancouver\, BC.

    The confe rence brings together hundreds of architectural pr ofessionals\, thought leaders and industry provide rs from Canada and abroad for innovation\, collabo ration\, and knowledge exchange. As architecture f aces the challenges of climate change\, digital tr ansformation\, and evolving societal needs\, the c onference provides a vital platform for exploring solutions\, sharing best practices\, and shaping t he future of the built environment.

    The conf erence features eight (8) streams including:

  • Climate Justice and Resilience\, Sustainabil ity\, Adaptation and Mitigation
  • Equity\, D iversity\, Inclusion and Social Justice
  • He alth\, Safety\, and Accessibility
  • History\ , Heritage and Culture
  • Housing\, Planning and Urbanism
  • Indigenous-Led Architecture
  • Innovation in Materials\, Technology and Co nstruction
  • The Practice and Business of Ar chitecture
    • DESCRIPTION:The 2026 RAIC Conference on Architecture is taking place May 5 to 8\, 2026 in-person at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre in Vancouver\, BC.\n \n The conference brings together hundreds of architectu ral professionals\, thought leaders and industry p roviders from Canada and abroad for innovation\, c ollaboration\, and knowledge exchange. As architec ture faces the challenges of climate change\, digi tal transformation\, and evolving societal needs\, the conference provides a vital platform for expl oring solutions\, sharing best practices\, and sha ping the future of the built environment.\n \n The conference features eight (8) streams including:\ n \n Climate Justice and Resilience\, Sustainabili ty\, Adaptation and MitigationEquity\, Diversity\, Inclusion and Social JusticeHealth\, Safety\, and AccessibilityHistory\, Heritage and CultureHousin g\, Planning and UrbanismIndigenous-Led Architectu reInnovation in Materials\, Technology and Constru ctionThe Practice and Business of Architecture CATEGORIES:Conférence CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T210000 LOCATION:Vancouver\, BC \n Canada\n URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=758 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1218_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.4 Appendix A & D X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
    \n Date: May 14\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST< br/>\n Registration Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39
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    \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structured Learning Hours
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    \n Important:These sessions will not be reco rded. Live attendance is required to receive a cer tificate.
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    \n Copyright and Architects
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    \n Understand copyright laws and their imp lications for architects in the digital age at thi s session\, featuring Appendix A of chapter 6.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Arch itects (CHOP). 
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    \n Drawings
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    \n Explore the role and evolution of construction drawings in th e digital age\, emphasizing the importance of accu racy and coordination at this session\, featuring Appendix D of chapter 6.4 of the Canadian H andbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). Thi s essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canad a. 
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    \n Chapter 6.4 -Appendix A: Copyright and Architects   
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    \n We'll discuss the importan ce of copyright for architects\, detailing how dig ital technology facilitates copyright infringement . It covers the legal protections for architectura l works\, the rights of copyright owners\, and pra ctical suggestions for minimizing unauthorized use . The appendix emphasizes the need for clear agree ments and awareness to protect intellectual proper ty.  
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    \n Chapter 6.4 - Appendix D: Drawings
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    We'll di scuss the transformation of construction drawings with the advent of BIM\, highlighting their role i n communicating design intent and construction det ails. The appendix covers the integration of graph ic symbols\, CAD\, and BIM representations\, and s tresses the need for precise\, coordinated drawing s to ensure successful project execution and compl iance with standards.

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    \n Speaker Ariel Th omas\, BFA\, JD.
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    Click here for more information on our speaker s in the series

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    \n RAIC Member s get exclusive discounts from Dell! Visit http://www.dell.ca /raic\, click "Get Coupon\," enter the email a ssociated with your membership\, and then enter th e code RAICFY26.
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    \n Not a member yet? Join RAIC now to SAVE!
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    NOTE:

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    2. Please mark the webinar’ s date and time on your calendar.

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    3. The RAIC will email the Zoom Access Link to you one-da y prior the event.

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    4. The webinars will b e delivered via Zoom. Please check this Zoom Test Link or speak with your IT Consultant ahead of time\ , to ensure your device is compatible with Zoom. F or technical concerns\, please see the Zoom links for Technical Requirements and also their Down load Centre.
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    \n 5. Attendance Po licy: Continuing Education Certificates of attenda nce will be available on RAIC LMS to participants who attend at least 80% of the webinar and complet e a feedback survey.
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    \n 6. CHOP Chat series webinars are available free exclusively to active RAIC members. To maintain free access throu ghout the series\, please ensure your membership r emains current. Lapsed members will be required to register and pay standard rates for individual se ssions.

    \n DESCRIPTION:\n Date: May 14\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST\n Registrati on Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39\n \n \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structure d Learning Hours\n \n \n Important:These sessions will not be recorded. Live attendance is required to receive a certificate.\n \n \n \n \n \n Copyrig ht and Architects\n \n \n Understand copyright laws and their implications for architects in the digital age at this session\, featuring Appendix A of chapter 6.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Practi ce for Architects (CHOP) (https://chop.raic.ca/).  \n \n \n Drawings\n \n \n Explore the role and evolution of construction drawings in the digital age\, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and coordination at this session\, featuring Appendix D of chapter 6.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Pract ice for Architects (CHOP) (https://chop.raic.ca/). This essential guide provides valuable insights i nto the professional practice of architecture in C anada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session is a part of the CHOP CHAT Series (/chop-chat-series-2 025-2026). \n \n \n Discussion Topic:\n \n \n \n \ n Chapter 6.4 -Appendix A: Copyright and Architect s   \n \n \n We'll discuss the importance of co pyright for architects\, detailing how digital tec hnology facilitates copyright infringement. It cov ers the legal protections for architectural works\ , the rights of copyright owners\, and practical s uggestions for minimizing unauthorized use. The ap pendix emphasizes the need for clear agreements an d awareness to protect intellectual property.  \n \n \n Chapter 6.4 - Appendix D: Drawings\n \n We'l l discuss the transformation of construction drawi ngs with the advent of BIM\, highlighting their ro le in communicating design intent and construction details. The appendix covers the integration of g raphic symbols\, CAD\, and BIM representations\, a nd stresses the need for precise\, coordinated dra wings to ensure successful project execution and c ompliance with standards.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n Speaker Ariel Thomas (/chop-chat-meet-spea kers)\, BFA\, JD.\n Click here (/chop-chat-meet-sp eakers) for more information on our speakers in th e series\n \n \n \n The CHOP CHAT Series is sponso red by:\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n RAIC Members get exclusive discounts from Dell! Visit http://w ww.dell.ca/raic (http://www.dell.ca/raic)\, click "Get Coupon\," enter the email associated with you r membership\, and then enter the code RAICFY26.\n  \n \n \n \n Not a member yet? Join RAIC now to SAVE! (/renewal)\n \n \n NOTE:\n \n \n 1. An elec tronic registration confirmation will be emailed t o you\, once your registration is complete.\n \n \ n 2. Please mark the webinar’s date and time on yo ur calendar.\n \n \n 3. The RAIC will email the Zo om Access Link to you one-day prior the event.\n \ n \n 4. The webinars will be delivered via Zoom. P lease check this Zoom Test Link (https://zoom.us/t est) or speak with your IT Consultant ahead of tim e\, to ensure your device is compatible with Zoom. For technical concerns\, please see the Zoom link s for Technical Requirements (https://support.zoom .com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060 469) and also their Download Centre (https://zoom. us/download).\n \n 5. Attendance Policy: Continui ng Education Certificates of attendance will be av ailable on RAIC LMS to participants who attend at least 80% of the webinar and complete a feedback s urvey.\n \n 6. CHOP Chat series webinars are avai lable free exclusively to active RAIC members. To maintain free access throughout the series\, pleas e ensure your membership remains current. Lapsed m embers will be required to register and pay standa rd rates for individual sessions.\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T153000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1207_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.10 Appendix D X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
    \n Date: February 19\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
    \n Registration Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39
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    \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structured Learning Hours
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    \n Important:These sessions will not be recorded. Live attendance is required to receive a certificate.
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    \n \n The Architect as Advocate Architect/C ompliance Architect/Design Manager/Researcher
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    \n Review the evolving roles of architects in complex projects at this session\ , featuring Appendix D of chapter 3.10 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (C HOP). This essential guide provides valuable i nsights into the professional practice of architec ture in Canada. 
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    \n Thi s session is a part of the CHOP CHAT Series. 
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    \n Ch apter 3.10 - Appendix D: The Architect as Advocate Architect/Compliance Architect/Design Manager/Res earcher
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    We'll discuss the role of the advocate architect in supporting owners an d user stakeholders within complex projects\, espe cially when there is no direct relationship betwee n the owner and the consulting architect. This cha pter highlights the evolving role of the advocate architect in public-private partnerships (P3s) and integrated project delivery (IPD)\, and the expan ded responsibilities in compliance teams. We'll ex plore the distinct role of the design manager in m onitoring and reporting on the performance of a de sign\, and the emerging trend of design research i n improving performance based on research in vario us fields.

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    \n DESCRIPTION:\n Date: February 19\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST\n Regis tration Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39\n \ n \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Stru ctured Learning Hours\n \n \n Important:These sess ions will not be recorded. Live attendance is requ ired to receive a certificate.\n \n \n \n \n \n Th e Architect as Advocate Architect/Compliance Archi tect/Design Manager/Researcher\n \n \n Review t he evolving roles of architects in complex project s at this session\, featuring Appendix D of chapte r 3.10 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Ar chitects (CHOP) (https://chop.raic.ca/). This esse ntial guide provides valuable insights into the pr ofessional practice of architecture in Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n This session is a part of the CHO P CHAT Series (/chop-chat-series-2025-2026). \n \n Discussion Topic:\n \n \n \n \n Chapter 3.10 - Ap pendix D: The Architect as Advocate Architect/Comp liance Architect/Design Manager/Researcher\n \n We 'll discuss the role of the advocate architect in supporting owners and user stakeholders within com plex projects\, especially when there is no direct relationship between the owner and the consulting architect. This chapter highlights the evolving r ole of the advocate architect in public-private pa rtnerships (P3s) and integrated project delivery ( IPD)\, and the expanded responsibilities in compli ance teams. We'll explore the distinct role of the design manager in monitoring and reporting on the performance of a design\, and the emerging trend of design research in improving performance based on research in various fields.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers Jason Robbins (/chop-chat-meet-spe akers)\n Click here (/chop-chat-meet-speakers) for more information on our speakers in the series\n \n \n \n The CHOP CHAT Series is sponsored by:\n \ n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n RAIC Members get exclus ive discounts from Dell! Visit http://www.dell.ca/ raic (http://www.dell.ca/raic)\, click "Get Coupon \," enter the email associated with your membershi p\, and then enter the code RAICFY26.\n  \n \n \ n \n Not a member yet? Join RAIC now to SAVE! (/re newal)\n \n \n NOTE:\n \n \n 1. An electronic regi stration confirmation will be emailed to you\, onc e your registration is complete.\n \n \n 2. Please mark the webinar’s date and time on your calendar .\n \n \n 3. The RAIC will email the Zoom Access L ink to you one-day prior the event.\n \n \n 4. The webinars will be delivered via Zoom. Please check this Zoom Test Link (https://zoom.us/test) or spe ak with your IT Consultant ahead of time\, to ensu re your device is compatible with Zoom. For techni cal concerns\, please see the Zoom links for Techn ical Requirements (https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/ article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060469) and al so their Download Centre (https://zoom.us/download ).\n \n 5. Attendance Policy: Continuing Educatio n Certificates of attendance will be available on RAIC LMS to participants who attend at least 80% o f the webinar and complete a feedback survey.\n \n 6. CHOP Chat series webinars are available free exclusively to active RAIC members. To maintain fr ee access throughout the series\, please ensure yo ur membership remains current. Lapsed members will be required to register and pay standard rates fo r individual sessions.\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T153000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1207 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1302_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CCDC 5A + 5B : Construction Management Keys to Suc cess X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Dates:March 10\, 11\, and 12\, 2026 or M ay 27\, 28\, and 29\, 2026   

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    The construction managem ent project delivery method is about building a co llaborative team from the outset of the project. T he team is comprised of the project owner\, consul tant and contractors to address the key areas of f unctional requirements\, time\, cost\, quality\, a nd constructability. When construction management is done well you avoid cost overruns\, schedule de lays\, quality and performance issues\, leading to success for everyone involved.
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    \n In this course\, you will delve into detail on what Construction Management is\, the roles and respons ibilities of each partner throughout all project p hases: predesign\, design\, project delivery and p ost construction. After taking this course\, you w ill be well-versed in the construction management project drivers and concepts to fulfil your contra ctual responsibilities and grasp the nuances of th e contract clauses in CCDC 5A | 5B.
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    \n Facilitated by Debbie Hicks this course puts you front-and-centre with a training team of three IC I practitioners offering perspectives of project o wner\, consultant and contractor. The collaborativ e approach will provide you with critical insights and actionable strategies from decades of real in dustry experience. 

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    • Construction ma nagement contracts – CCDC 5A | 5B (industry standa rd contracts)
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    • Duties assigned and compe nsation for preconstruction\, construction and pos t-construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B
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    • Identify tools and techniques to optimize Construction Mana gement performance
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    • Grasp the nuances of the different forms of Construction Management co ntracts – CCDC 5A|5B (industry standard contracts)
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    • Understand the duties assigned and com pensation for Preconstruction\, Construction and P ost-Construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B
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    • Pr actice the key elements to focus on for project su ccess:
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    • Align budgets to estimates
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    • Use design control to promote cost control
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    • Apply the learned knowledge to establish the C onstruction Manager’s compensation
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    • Acquire critical insights in to the challenges with the Construction Management Delivery Method
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    \n < p>“This professionally facilitated workshop pr ovided great insight into the differences between the CCDC 5a and CCDC 5b contracts and which clause s and areas should be carefully reviewed.  The fac ilitator (Debbie Hicks) did an outstanding job kee ping the pace on track and involving both the SME and participants.” – Kevin\, ARCA 

    \n DESCRIPTION:Dates:March 10\, 11\, and 12\, 2026 or May 27\, 28 \, and 29\, 2026   \n \n \n Course Duration:8:00am PDT – 12:00pm PDT\n \n \n This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU\n \n \n The construction mana gement project delivery method is about building a collaborative team from the outset of the project . The team is comprised of the project owner\, con sultant and contractors to address the key areas o f functional requirements\, time\, cost\, quality\ , and constructability. When construction manageme nt is done well you avoid cost overruns\, schedule delays\, quality and performance issues\, leading to success for everyone involved.\n \n In this c ourse\, you will delve into detail on what Constru ction Management is\, the roles and responsibiliti es of each partner throughout all project phases: predesign\, design\, project delivery and post con struction. After taking this course\, you will be well-versed in the construction management project drivers and concepts to fulfil your contractual r esponsibilities and grasp the nuances of the contr act clauses in CCDC 5A | 5B.\n \n Facilitated by Debbie Hicks this course puts you front-and-centre with a training team of three ICI practitioners o ffering perspectives of project owner\, consultant and contractor. The collaborative approach will p rovide you with critical insights and actionable s trategies from decades of real industry experience . \n \n \n \n Topics:\n \n \n \n Construction mana gement process and when to use as a delivery metho d\n Roles of each partner for collaborative succes s\n Procuring construction management services\n T ools and techniques to optimize Construction Manag ement performance\n Construction management contra cts – CCDC 5A | 5B (industry standard contracts)\n Duties assigned and compensation for preconstruct ion\, construction and post-construction in the CC DC 5A | 5B\n Key elements to focus on for project success:\n Establish the construction manager’s co mpensation\n Pros and cons for conversion to conso lidated pricing\n Critical insights into the chall enges with the construction management delivery me thod\n \n \n \n \n CCDC 5A & 5B: Construction Mana gement Keys to Success will help you:\n \n \n \n G ain an understanding of the Construction Managemen t process\n Recognize when to use Construction Man agement as a Delivery Method \\\n Learn the roles of each partner for collaborative success\n Determ ine when and how to procure Construction Managemen t services\n Identify tools and techniques to opti mize Construction Management performance\n Grasp t he nuances of the different forms of Construction Management contracts – CCDC 5A|5B (industry standa rd contracts)\n Understand the duties assigned and compensation for Preconstruction\, Construction a nd Post-Construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B\n Practic e the key elements to focus on for project success :\n Engage the design assist process\n Align budge ts to estimates\n Use design control to promote co st control\n Apply the learned knowledge to establ ish the Construction Manager’s compensation\n Disc uss the pros and cons for conversion to consolidat ed pricing\n Acquire critical insights into the ch allenges with the Construction Management Delivery Method\n \n \n \n \n “This professionally facilit ated workshop provided great insight into the diff erences between the CCDC 5a and CCDC 5b contracts and which clauses and areas should be carefully re viewed.  The facilitator (Debbie Hicks) did an out standing job keeping the pace on track and involvi ng both the SME and participants.” – Kevin\, ARCA  \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260529T120000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1302 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1221_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.4 Appendices E - N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
    \n Date: June 4\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST< br/>\n Registration Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39
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    \n Review compr ehensive checklists for architects to ensure thoro ugh documentation and compliance in various aspect s of construction projects at this session\, featu ring Appendices E to N of chapter 6.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CH OP). This essential guide provides valuable in sights into the professional practice of architect ure in Canada. 
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    We'll go through specifications and checklist s for architects\, covering internal reviews of ar chitectural\, structural\, mechanical\, and electr ical drawings. We’ll also review guidelines for li fe safety information and documentation for small Part 9 buildings. These checklists ensure accuracy \, clarity\, and compliance with professional stan dards and regulatory requirements\, facilitating s uccessful project execution.

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    \n DESCRIPTION:\n Date: June 4\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST\n Registrati on Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39\n \n \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structure d Learning Hours\n \n \n Important:These sessions will not be recorded. Live attendance is required to receive a certificate.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cons truction Specifications and Checklists\n \n \n Review comprehensive checklists for architects to ensure thorough documentation and compliance in v arious aspects of construction projects at this se ssion\, featuring Appendices E to N of chapter 6.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architec ts (CHOP) (https://chop.raic.ca/). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professi onal practice of architecture in Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session is a part of the CHO P CHAT Series (/chop-chat-series-2025-2026). \n \n \n \n Discussion Topic:\n \n \n \n \n Chapter 6.4 -Appendices E to N:Construction Checklists\n \n W e'll go through specifications and checklists for architects\, covering internal reviews of architec tural\, structural\, mechanical\, and electrical d rawings. We’ll also review guidelines for life saf ety information and documentation for small Part 9 buildings. These checklists ensure accuracy\, cla rity\, and compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements\, facilitating success ful project execution.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n S peaker Don Ardiel (/chop-chat-meet-speakers)\n Cli ck here (/chop-chat-meet-speakers) for more inform ation on our speakers in the series\n \n \n \n The CHOP CHAT Series is sponsored by:\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n RAIC Members get exclusive discount s from Dell! Visit http://www.dell.ca/raic (http:/ /www.dell.ca/raic)\, click "Get Coupon\," enter th e email associated with your membership\, and then enter the code RAICFY26.\n  \n \n \n \n Not a m ember yet? Join RAIC now to SAVE! (/renewal)\n \n \n NOTE:\n \n \n 1. An electronic registration con firmation will be emailed to you\, once your regis tration is complete.\n \n \n 2. Please mark the we binar’s date and time on your calendar.\n \n \n 3. The RAIC will email the Zoom Access Link to you o ne-day prior the event.\n \n \n 4. The webinars wi ll be delivered via Zoom. Please check this Zoom T est Link (https://zoom.us/test) or speak with your IT Consultant ahead of time\, to ensure your devi ce is compatible with Zoom. For technical concerns \, please see the Zoom links for Technical Require ments (https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=z m_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060469) and also their Dow nload Centre (https://zoom.us/download).\n \n 5. Attendance Policy: Continuing Education Certificat es of attendance will be available on RAIC LMS to participants who attend at least 80% of the webina r and complete a feedback survey.\n \n 6. CHOP Ch at series webinars are available free exclusively to active RAIC members. To maintain free access th roughout the series\, please ensure your membershi p remains current. Lapsed members will be required to register and pay standard rates for individual sessions.\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T153000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1221 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1596_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CCDC 5A+5B Master Class Workshop – Managing Risk t o Maximize Value X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Unlock the full potential of your project delivery with o ur Construction Management CCDC 5A + 5B Master Cla ss\, an intensive workshop focused on the core phi losophy of "Managing Risk to Maximize Value." This session goes beyond simple administration\, offer ing an in-depth exploration of how to turn potenti al project liabilities into strategic advantages. From the perspective of seasoned industry partners \, you will gain the clarity to distinguish what C M truly is (and isn't)\, identify the specific pit falls that cause projects to fail\, and deploy adv anced tools to optimize the performance of this De livery Method.

    By deconstructing the advanta ges and disadvantages of CCDC 5A (Services) versus CCDC 5B (Services and Construction)\, you will le arn to navigate complex compensation structures—in cluding "own forces\," the nuances of reimbursable costs\, and the critical "Cost of Services vs. Fe es" distinction. We will explore the definitive pa ths to cost reliability\, teaching you how to appl y forensic skills to compare total RFP costs and w eigh the pros and cons of converting to consolidat ed pricing in a 5B agreement. Whether you are mana ging the transition from advisor to builder or saf eguarding the "Cost of the Work\," this Master Cla ss equips you with the high-level expertise to mit igate risk and drive maximum value in today’s vola tile market.

    Prerequisites: < /strong>You must have attended the CCDC 5A+5B: Con struction Management Keys to Success that is in th e “Managing Construction” Series in order to atten d this Workshop.  \; \;

    DESCRIPTION:Unlock the full potential of your project delivery with our Construction Management CCDC 5A + 5B Mas ter Class\, an intensive workshop focused on the c ore philosophy of "Managing Risk to Maximize Value ." This session goes beyond simple administration\ , offering an in-depth exploration of how to turn potential project liabilities into strategic advan tages. From the perspective of seasoned industry p artners\, you will gain the clarity to distinguish what CM truly is (and isn't)\, identify the speci fic pitfalls that cause projects to fail\, and dep loy advanced tools to optimize the performance of this Delivery Method.\n \n By deconstructing the a dvantages and disadvantages of CCDC 5A (Services) versus CCDC 5B (Services and Construction)\, you w ill learn to navigate complex compensation structu res—including "own forces\," the nuances of reimbu rsable costs\, and the critical "Cost of Services vs. Fees" distinction. We will explore the definit ive paths to cost reliability\, teaching you how t o apply forensic skills to compare total RFP costs and weigh the pros and cons of converting to cons olidated pricing in a 5B agreement. Whether you ar e managing the transition from advisor to builder or safeguarding the "Cost of the Work\," this Mast er Class equips you with the high-level expertise to mitigate risk and drive maximum value in today’ s volatile market.\n \n Prerequisites: You must ha ve attended the CCDC 5A+5B: Construction Managemen t Keys to Success that is in the “Managing Constru ction” Series in order to attend this Workshop.    \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T000000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T000000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1596 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1245_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CCDC 14+15 : Managing the Uniqueness of Design Bui ld X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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    From the project owner creating their Statement of Requ irements\, to the consultants understanding their unique roles\, to the contractor developing and im plementing practices to optimize design-build perf ormance\, all partners need to grasp the nuances o f design-build. This session will discuss the uniq ue contractual conditions on a design-build projec t and essential insights for improving your chance s of success in this project delivery method. We w ill focus on the crucial clauses in the CCDC 14 an d 15 contracts and the fundamental elements of des ign-build for project success. These technical ski lls\, as well as critical insights into the challe nges and opportunities from each partner’s perspec tive\, make this course the “sharp arrow you need in your quiver”.

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    • Learn the rol es and responsibilities of each partner for team s uccess
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    • Become familiar with best practi ces to optimize design-build performance
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    \n DESCRIPTION:\n \n Dates:June 9\, 10\, and 11\, 2026          \ n \n \n \n \n Course Duration:7:30am PDT – 12:00pm PDT\n \n \n From the project owner creating their Statement of Requirements\, to the consultants un derstanding their unique roles\, to the contractor developing and implementing practices to optimize design-build performance\, all partners need to g rasp the nuances of design-build. This session wil l discuss the unique contractual conditions on a d esign-build project and essential insights for imp roving your chances of success in this project del ivery method. We will focus on the crucial clauses in the CCDC 14 and 15 contracts and the fundament al elements of design-build for project success. T hese technical skills\, as well as critical insigh ts into the challenges and opportunities from each partner’s perspective\, make this course the “sha rp arrow you need in your quiver”.\n \n \n \n \n \ n Topics:\n \n \n \n Gain an understanding of the design build process\n Recognize when to use desig n-build as a project delivery method\n Learn how t o improve your chances of project success with des ign-build\n Understand the project owner's initial action items\n Determine how to procure and evalu ate design-build services\n Learn the roles and re sponsibilities of each partner for team success\n Become familiar with best practices to optimize de sign-build performance\n Understand the key clause s in CCDC 14 and 15\n Learn the key elements to fo cus on for project success\n Acquire critical insi ghts into the challenges and opportunities with th e design-build delivery method\n Learn the key dri vers to developing a design-build organization\n \ n \n \n \n Intended Audience\n \n \n \n \n \n Thes e courses have been designed by an inter-disciplin ary ICI team with the intention of fostering dialo gue and understanding between stakeholders across the ICI sector. Courses is recommended for:\n \n \ n \n General Contractors and Subcontractors: Const ruction Company Owners/Managers\, Project Managers \, Commercial Managers\, Business Development Mana gers\, Project Owners\, Third Party Project Manage rs (For the Project Owner)\, and P3 Developers\n A rchitects and Engineers\n Allied Professionals inc luding: Bonding and Insurance specialists\, Lawyer s\n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T120000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1245 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1222_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.5 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
    \n Date: June 11\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
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    \n Explore the process of constr uction procurement\, focusing on methods for selec ting contractors and awarding contracts at this se ssion\, featuring chapter 6.5 of the Canadi an Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights i nto the professional practice of architecture in C anada. 
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    \n We'll discuss construction procurement\ , emphasizing the design-bid-build method. It cove rs planning procurement methods\, conducting tende rs\, evaluating bids\, and awarding contracts. Key topics include competitive bidding\, bonds\, bid packages\, and contract preparation. The chapter h ighlights the importance of fairness\, transparenc y\, and compliance with legal standards in the pro curement process. 
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    \n Speaker D avid Lopes\, AAPEI\, AANB\, NSAA\, MR AIC MArch\, BEng\, MBA.
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    \n DESCRIPTION:\n Date: June 11\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST\n Registrat ion Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39\n \n \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structur ed Learning Hours\n \n \n Important:These sessions will not be recorded. Live attendance is required to receive a certificate.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Con struction Procurement\n \n \n Explore the proc ess of construction procurement\, focusing on meth ods for selecting contractors and awarding contrac ts at this session\, featuring chapter 6.5 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP ) (https://chop.raic.ca/). This essential guide pr ovides valuable insights into the professional pra ctice of architecture in Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session is a part of the CHOP CHAT S eries (/chop-chat-series-2025-2026). \n \n \n \n D iscussion Topic:\n \n \n \n \n \n Chapter 6.5: Con struction Procurement\n \n \n We'll discuss co nstruction procurement\, emphasizing the design-bi d-build method. It covers planning procurement met hods\, conducting tenders\, evaluating bids\, and awarding contracts. Key topics include competitive bidding\, bonds\, bid packages\, and contract pre paration. The chapter highlights the importance of fairness\, transparency\, and compliance with leg al standards in the procurement process. \n  \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker David Lopes ( /chop-chat-meet-speakers)\, AAPEI\, AANB\, NSAA\, MRAIC MArch\, BEng\, MBA.\n Click here (/chop-chat -meet-speakers) for more information on our speake rs in the series\n \n \n \n The CHOP CHAT Series i s sponsored by:\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n RAIC Members get exclusive discounts from Dell! Visit  http://www.dell.ca/raic (http://www.dell.ca/raic)\ , click "Get Coupon\," enter the email associated with your membership\, and then enter the code RAI CFY26.\n  \n \n \n \n Not a member yet? Join RAI C now to SAVE! (/renewal)\n \n \n NOTE:\n \n \n 1. An electronic registration confirmation will be e mailed to you\, once your registration is complete .\n \n \n 2. Please mark the webinar’s date and ti me on your calendar.\n \n \n 3. The RAIC will emai l the Zoom Access Link to you one-day prior the ev ent.\n \n \n 4. The webinars will be delivered via Zoom. Please check this Zoom Test Link (https://z oom.us/test) or speak with your IT Consultant ahea d of time\, to ensure your device is compatible wi th Zoom. For technical concerns\, please see the Z oom links for Technical Requirements (https://supp ort.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_articl e=KB0060469) and also their Download Centre (https ://zoom.us/download).\n \n 5. Attendance Policy: Continuing Education Certificates of attendance wi ll be available on RAIC LMS to participants who at tend at least 80% of the webinar and complete a fe edback survey.\n \n 6. CHOP Chat series webinars are available free exclusively to active RAIC memb ers. To maintain free access throughout the series \, please ensure your membership remains current. Lapsed members will be required to register and pa y standard rates for individual sessions.\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T153000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1222 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1588_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:Copy of Managing CCDC Contracts for Project Succes s X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Dates: February 11\, 12 an d 13\, 2026
    Time: 8:00am PDT - 12:00pm PDT

    One of the most common mistakes we make in the construction industry is not opening\, reading and understanding the contra ct requirements until it's too late. Waiting until there is conflict and only then referring to the contract to see how\, or if\, we can get out of th e problem is a dangerous game.

    Whether you’re the projec t owner\, consultant\, or contractor\, you need to understand what you have agreed to in the contrac t and why the clause exists in the first place. It ’s critical to be aware of what you’re agreeing to : in the nuances of the prime contract clauses\, t here are implications and requirements impacting a ll partners including the consultants and subcontr actors.

    Gain insights into key clauses and concepts in d ifferent project delivery methods that consistentl y create challenges and conflict. You’ll learn fro m each instructor’s experience as an ICI practitio ner and gain the perspectives of a project owner\, consultant and contractor on:

    • < span style="font-size:14px\;">What these clauses m ean and why they exist
    • How to mitigate the pain points associated with these clauses
    • How to develop your ‘go forward’ strategies and practices
    • Using a hands-on\, practical approach\, this course will give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through interactive exercises. You’ll explore spe cific scenarios with possible outcomes and learn h ow to achieve alignment with all parties.

    This cou rse features clauses from: CCDC 2\, 5A\, 5B\, 14\, 15. \;

    DESCRIPTION:Dates: February 11\, 12 and 13\, 2026\n Time: 8:00 am PDT - 12:00pm PDT\n \n One of the most common m istakes we make in the construction industry is no t opening\, reading and understanding the contract requirements until it's too late. Waiting until t here is conflict and only then referring to the co ntract to see how\, or if\, we can get out of the problem is a dangerous game.\n \n Whether you’re t he project owner\, consultant\, or contractor\, yo u need to understand what you have agreed to in th e contract and why the clause exists in the first place. It’s critical to be aware of what you’re ag reeing to: in the nuances of the prime contract cl auses\, there are implications and requirements im pacting all partners including the consultants and subcontractors.\n \n Gain insights into key claus es and concepts in different project delivery meth ods that consistently create challenges and confli ct. You’ll learn from each instructor’s experience as an ICI practitioner and gain the perspectives of a project owner\, consultant and contractor on: \n \n What these clauses mean and why they existHo w to mitigate the pain points associated with thes e clausesHow to develop your ‘go forward’ strategi es and practicesUsing a hands-on\, practical appro ach\, this course will give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through intera ctive exercises. You’ll explore specific scenarios with possible outcomes and learn how to achieve a lignment with all parties.This course features cla uses from: CCDC 2\, 5A\, 5B\, 14\,15. \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T120000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1223_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.6 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
    \n Date: June 18\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
    \n Registration Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39
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    \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structured Learning Hours
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    \n Contract Administration – Field a nd Office Functions
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    \n U nderstand the architect's role in construction con tract administration\, emphasizing the importance of field reviews and documentation at this session \, featuring chapter 6.6 of the Canadian Ha ndbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into t he professional practice of architecture in Canada . 
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    \n We'll discuss t he architect's responsibilities during constructio n contract administration\, including office and f ield functions. It covers the importance of genera l reviews\, safety on the construction site\, and effective communication with stakeholders. The cha pter also highlights the need for thorough documen tation and adherence to professional standards to ensure successful project completion. 
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    \n Speaker Brian Palmquist\, Architect AIBC\, MRAIC\, BEP\, CP\, LEED\, AP.
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    \n DESCRIPTION:\n Date: June 18\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST\n Registrat ion Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39\n \n \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structur ed Learning Hours\n \n \n Important:These sessions will not be recorded. Live attendance is required to receive a certificate.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Con tract Administration – Field and Office Functions\ n \n \n Understand the architect's role in con struction contract administration\, emphasizing th e importance of field reviews and documentation at this session\, featuring chapter 6.6 of the Canad ian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP) (ht tps://chop.raic.ca/). This essential guide provide s valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n This session is a part of the CHOP CHAT Series (/chop-chat-series-2025-2026). \n \n \n \n Discus sion Topic:\n \n \n \n \n \n Chapter 6.6: Construc tion Contract Administration and Field Review\n \n \n We'll discuss the architect's responsibili ties during construction contract administration\, including office and field functions. It covers t he importance of general reviews\, safety on the c onstruction site\, and effective communication wit h stakeholders. The chapter also highlights the ne ed for thorough documentation and adherence to pro fessional standards to ensure successful project c ompletion. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n S peaker Brian Palmquist (/chop-chat-meet-speakers)\ , Architect AIBC\, MRAIC\, BEP\, CP\, LEED\, AP.\n Click here (/chop-chat-meet-speakers) for more in formation on our speakers in the series\n \n \n \n The CHOP CHAT Series is sponsored by:\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n RAIC Members get exclusive disc ounts from Dell! Visit http://www.dell.ca/raic (ht tp://www.dell.ca/raic)\, click "Get Coupon\," ente r the email associated with your membership\, and then enter the code RAICFY26.\n  \n \n \n \n Not a member yet? Join RAIC now to SAVE! (/renewal)\n \n \n NOTE:\n \n \n 1. An electronic registration confirmation will be emailed to you\, once your r egistration is complete.\n \n \n 2. Please mark th e webinar’s date and time on your calendar.\n \n \ n 3. The RAIC will email the Zoom Access Link to y ou one-day prior the event.\n \n \n 4. The webinar s will be delivered via Zoom. Please check this Zo om Test Link (https://zoom.us/test) or speak with your IT Consultant ahead of time\, to ensure your device is compatible with Zoom. For technical conc erns\, please see the Zoom links for Technical Req uirements (https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article? id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060469) and also their  Download Centre (https://zoom.us/download).\n \n 5. Attendance Policy: Continuing Education Certif icates of attendance will be available on RAIC LMS to participants who attend at least 80% of the we binar and complete a feedback survey.\n \n 6. CHO P Chat series webinars are available free exclusiv ely to active RAIC members. To maintain free acces s throughout the series\, please ensure your membe rship remains current. Lapsed members will be requ ired to register and pay standard rates for indivi dual sessions.\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T153000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1223 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1224_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.7 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
    \n Date: June 25\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
    \n Registration Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39
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    \n Take-over Procedures\, Commission ing\, and Post-occupancy Evaluation
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    \n Understand the procedures for proje ct close-out\, including takeover\, commissioning\ , and post-occupancy evaluation at this session\, featuring chapter 6.7 of the Canadian Handb ook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This es sential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada. < /div>\n
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    We'll discuss the project close-out phase\, covering takeover proced ures\, commissioning\, and post-occupancy evaluati on. It emphasizes the importance of thorough docum entation\, compliance with lien legislation\, and effective communication with stakeholders. The cha pter also highlights the architect's role in ensur ing smooth transition\, system performance\, and c lient satisfaction post-occupancy.

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    \n SpeakersBrian Palmquist\, Archit ect AIBC\, MRAIC\, BEP\, CP\, LEED\, AP.
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    \n 5. At tendance Policy: Continuing Education Certificates of attendance will be available on RAIC LMS to pa rticipants who attend at least 80% of the webinar and complete a feedback survey.
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    \n DESCRIPTION:\n Date: June 25\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST\n Registrat ion Fee:FREE for Members\; Non-Member: $39\n \n \n Accreditation:1.5 AIBC CORE LU\, 1.5 OAA Structur ed Learning Hours\n \n \n Important:These sessions will not be recorded. Live attendance is required to receive a certificate.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tak e-over Procedures\, Commissioning\, and Post-occup ancy Evaluation\n \n \n Understand the procedu res for project close-out\, including takeover\, c ommissioning\, and post-occupancy evaluation at th is session\, featuring chapter 6.7 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP) (https ://chop.raic.ca/). This essential guide provides v aluable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session is a part of the CHOP CHAT Series (/ chop-chat-series-2025-2026). \n \n \n \n Discussio n Topic:\n \n \n \n \n Chapter 6.7: Take-over Proc edures\, Commissioning\, and Post-occupancy Evalua tion\n \n We'll discuss the project close-out phas e\, covering takeover procedures\, commissioning\, and post-occupancy evaluation. It emphasizes the importance of thorough documentation\, compliance with lien legislation\, and effective communicatio n with stakeholders. The chapter also highlights t he architect's role in ensuring smooth transition\ , system performance\, and client satisfaction pos t-occupancy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakersBri an Palmquist (/chop-chat-meet-speakers)\, Architec t AIBC\, MRAIC\, BEP\, CP\, LEED\, AP.\n Click her e (/chop-chat-meet-speakers) for more information on our speakers in the series\n \n \n \n The CHOP CHAT Series is sponsored by:\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n RAIC Members get exclusive discounts from Dell! Visit http://www.dell.ca/raic (http://www.d ell.ca/raic)\, click "Get Coupon\," enter the emai l associated with your membership\, and then enter the code RAICFY26.\n  \n \n \n \n Not a member yet? Join RAIC now to SAVE! (/renewal)\n \n \n NOT E:\n \n \n 1. An electronic registration confirmat ion will be emailed to you\, once your registratio n is complete.\n \n \n 2. Please mark the webinar’ s date and time on your calendar.\n \n \n 3. The R AIC will email the Zoom Access Link to you one-day prior the event.\n \n \n 4. The webinars will be delivered via Zoom. Please check this Zoom Test Li nk (https://zoom.us/test) or speak with your IT Co nsultant ahead of time\, to ensure your device is compatible with Zoom. For technical concerns\, ple ase see the Zoom links for Technical Requirements (https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&s ysparm_article=KB0060469) and also their Download Centre (https://zoom.us/download).\n \n 5. Attend ance Policy: Continuing Education Certificates of attendance will be available on RAIC LMS to partic ipants who attend at least 80% of the webinar and complete a feedback survey.\n \n 6. CHOP Chat ser ies webinars are available free exclusively to act ive RAIC members. To maintain free access througho ut the series\, please ensure your membership rema ins current. Lapsed members will be required to re gister and pay standard rates for individual sessi ons.\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Webinar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T153000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1224 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1601_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:Managing CCDC Contracts for Project Success - Sept ember 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Dates: February 11\, 12 an d 13\, 2026
    Time: 8:00am PDT - 12:00pm PDT

    One of the most common mistakes we make in the construction industry is not opening\, reading and understanding the contra ct requirements until it's too late. Waiting until there is conflict and only then referring to the contract to see how\, or if\, we can get out of th e problem is a dangerous game.

    Whether you’re the projec t owner\, consultant\, or contractor\, you need to understand what you have agreed to in the contrac t and why the clause exists in the first place. It ’s critical to be aware of what you’re agreeing to : in the nuances of the prime contract clauses\, t here are implications and requirements impacting a ll partners including the consultants and subcontr actors.

    Gain insights into key clauses and concepts in d ifferent project delivery methods that consistentl y create challenges and conflict. You’ll learn fro m each instructor’s experience as an ICI practitio ner and gain the perspectives of a project owner\, consultant and contractor on:

    • < span style="font-size:14px\;">What these clauses m ean and why they exist
    • How to mitigate the pain points associated with these clauses
    • How to develop your ‘go forward’ strategies and practices
    • Using a hands-on\, practical approach\, this course will give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through interactive exercises. You’ll explore spe cific scenarios with possible outcomes and learn h ow to achieve alignment with all parties.

    This cou rse features clauses from: CCDC 2\, 5A\, 5B\, 14\, 15. \;

    DESCRIPTION:Dates: February 11\, 12 and 13\, 2026\n Time: 8:00 am PDT - 12:00pm PDT\n \n One of the most common m istakes we make in the construction industry is no t opening\, reading and understanding the contract requirements until it's too late. Waiting until t here is conflict and only then referring to the co ntract to see how\, or if\, we can get out of the problem is a dangerous game.\n \n Whether you’re t he project owner\, consultant\, or contractor\, yo u need to understand what you have agreed to in th e contract and why the clause exists in the first place. It’s critical to be aware of what you’re ag reeing to: in the nuances of the prime contract cl auses\, there are implications and requirements im pacting all partners including the consultants and subcontractors.\n \n Gain insights into key claus es and concepts in different project delivery meth ods that consistently create challenges and confli ct. You’ll learn from each instructor’s experience as an ICI practitioner and gain the perspectives of a project owner\, consultant and contractor on: \n \n What these clauses mean and why they existHo w to mitigate the pain points associated with thes e clausesHow to develop your ‘go forward’ strategi es and practicesUsing a hands-on\, practical appro ach\, this course will give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through intera ctive exercises. You’ll explore specific scenarios with possible outcomes and learn how to achieve a lignment with all parties.This course features cla uses from: CCDC 2\, 5A\, 5B\, 14\,15. \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T120000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1601 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1606_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:Project Delivery Methods (DBB\, CM\, DB\, IPD\, P3 ) - Know your Responsibilities - September 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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    As a proj ect architect\, understanding project delivery opt ions and choosing the best method for your project is fundamental to your success.  Understanding yo ur roles and responsibilities for the chosen proje ct delivery method is critical for building trust\ , honesty and respect.

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    F acilitated by Debbie Hicks and a multi-disciplinar y training team\, you will gain expert insight int o key considerations for evaluating and selecting a project delivery method\, including project-spec ific needs and priorities\, allocation of risk\, t eam members’ expertise\, success measurements\, bu dget and schedule.

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    You’l l review each project delivery method from the per spectives of a project owner\, consultant\, and co ntractor as well as the clauses in CCDC 2\, 5A\, 5 B\, 14\, and 15 that are critical to each delivery method’s success. Delivery methods covered in thi s course include:

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    Using a hands-on \, practical approach\, this course will also give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by gui ding you through an interactive exercise of assist ing a client in determining an appropriate project delivery method.

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    • Key characteristics of each pro ject delivery method
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    DESCRIPTION:\n \n Date: January 28\, 29 and 30\, 2026\n \n \n 8:00am PDT – 12:00pm PDT\n \n \n \n \n This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU\n \n \n As a proj ect architect\, understanding project delivery opt ions and choosing the best method for your project is fundamental to your success.  Understanding yo ur roles and responsibilities for the chosen proje ct delivery method is critical for building trust\ , honesty and respect.\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitate d by Debbie Hicks and a multi-disciplinary trainin g team\, you will gain expert insight into key con siderations for evaluating and selecting a project delivery method\, including project-specific need s and priorities\, allocation of risk\, team membe rs’ expertise\, success measurements\, budget and schedule.\n \n \n \n \n \n You’ll review each proj ect delivery method from the perspectives of a pro ject owner\, consultant\, and contractor as well a s the clauses in CCDC 2\, 5A\, 5B\, 14\, and 15 th at are critical to each delivery method’s success. Delivery methods covered in this course include:\ n \n \n \n Design-bid-build\n Design-build\n Const ruction management for services\n Construction man agement for services and construction\n Integrated project delivery\n Methods involving land\, finan ce\, operation or maintenance\n \n \n \n \n Using a hands-on\, practical approach\, this course will also give you an opportunity to apply what you le arn by guiding you through an interactive exercise of assisting a client in determining an appropria te project delivery method.\n \n \n \n \n \n Topic s:\n \n \n \n Key characteristics of each project delivery method\n When to use each project deliver y method\n Review projects that both succeeded and failed with each project delivery method\n Advant ages and disadvantages of each project delivery me thod\n Risk mitigation factors for each project de livery method\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T120000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1606 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1247_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:Human Resources Essentials for Architects - Fall T erm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Fall Term Dates- Sep. 17\, 24\ , Oct. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 - REGISTRATION CLOSED

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    CEU:12 Hours | Length: 6 Weeks | 2-hours of st udy per week

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    Live online classes< /strong> will be held every Wednesday @ 4:00 –5:30 pm EST

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    Registration Fee: Member: $477 | Non-Member: $597
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    Sp eaker:Kris Tierney

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    This online c ourse is designed specifically for architects who own or operate small firms\, providing practical\, hands-on guidance for managing teams effectively while staying compliant with employment laws. Join this program to gain a solid foundation in HR and people management\, where we’ll cover legal requi rements for hiring\, managing\, and separating fro m employees while keeping the firm protected and c ompliant.

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    We’ll explore employee relation s and workplace culture\, helping firm owners to b uild a team environment that fosters creativity\, accountability\, and collaboration—all crucial in the field of architecture. As the "war for talent" intensifies\, especially in design-driven fields\ , we’ll discuss actionable strategies to attract a nd retain skilled talent\, and how businesses can gain a competitive edge. The course will also cove r proven techniques to increase employee engagemen t\, so your team stays motivated and connected to your firm’s mission and projects\, reducing turnov er and strengthening your firm’s reputation.

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    When it comes to terminations\, we’ll provide clear\, practical advice on handling these sensiti ve situations in a way that’s respectful\, legally sound\, and mindful of team dynamics. With real-w orld scenarios\, architecture-specific case studie s\, and straightforward guidance\, this training g ives you the HR tools you need to grow your busine ss with confidence\, creating a culture that value s people and maximizes your firm’s potential.

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    \n DESCRIPTION:Fall Term Dates- Sep. 17\, 24\, Oct. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 - REGISTRATION CLOSED\n \n \n CEU:12 Hours | Le ngth: 6 Weeks | 2-hours of study per week\n \n \n Live online classes will be held every Wednesday @ 4:00 –5:30 pm EST\n \n \n Registration Fee: Membe r: $477 | Non-Member: $597\n \n Accreditation:12 A IBC CORE LU\, 12 OAA Structured Learning Hours\n \ n \n Speaker:Kris Tierney\n \n \n This online cour se is designed specifically for architects who own or operate small firms\, providing practical\, ha nds-on guidance for managing teams effectively whi le staying compliant with employment laws. Join th is program to gain a solid foundation in HR and pe ople management\, where we’ll cover legal requirem ents for hiring\, managing\, and separating from e mployees while keeping the firm protected and comp liant.\n \n \n We’ll explore employee relations an d workplace culture\, helping firm owners to build a team environment that fosters creativity\, acco untability\, and collaboration—all crucial in the field of architecture. As the "war for talent" int ensifies\, especially in design-driven fields\, we ’ll discuss actionable strategies to attract and r etain skilled talent\, and how businesses can gain a competitive edge. The course will also cover pr oven techniques to increase employee engagement\, so your team stays motivated and connected to your firm’s mission and projects\, reducing turnover a nd strengthening your firm’s reputation.\n \n \n W hen it comes to terminations\, we’ll provide clear \, practical advice on handling these sensitive si tuations in a way that’s respectful\, legally soun d\, and mindful of team dynamics. With real-world scenarios\, architecture-specific case studies\, a nd straightforward guidance\, this training gives you the HR tools you need to grow your business wi th confidence\, creating a culture that values peo ple and maximizes your firm’s potential.\n \n \n \ n Additional Notes:\n \n \n \n An electronic regis tration confirmation will be emailed to you\, once your registration is complete.\n This course incl udes 6 online classes\, which will be held every W ednesday @ 4:00 –5:30 pm EST. Please mark classes’ date and time on your calendar.\n \n This onlin e course will be delivered via RAIC Learning Manag ement System. The following link provides instruct ions for accessing the RAIC LMS (/raic-learning-ma nagement-system-instructions)  \n Your access to t he online course begins one week prior to the firs t scheduled class.\n \n Continuing Education Onlin e Course Disclaimer (/continuing-education-online- course-disclaimer)\n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T000000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T000000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1247 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1604_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CCDC 5A + 5B : Construction Management Keys to Suc cess - September 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Dates:March 10\, 11\, and 12\, 2026 or M ay 27\, 28\, and 29\, 2026   

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    Cou rse Duration:8:00am PDT – 12:00pm PDT

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    This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU

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    The construction managem ent project delivery method is about building a co llaborative team from the outset of the project. T he team is comprised of the project owner\, consul tant and contractors to address the key areas of f unctional requirements\, time\, cost\, quality\, a nd constructability. When construction management is done well you avoid cost overruns\, schedule de lays\, quality and performance issues\, leading to success for everyone involved.
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    \n In this course\, you will delve into detail on what Construction Management is\, the roles and respons ibilities of each partner throughout all project p hases: predesign\, design\, project delivery and p ost construction. After taking this course\, you w ill be well-versed in the construction management project drivers and concepts to fulfil your contra ctual responsibilities and grasp the nuances of th e contract clauses in CCDC 5A | 5B.
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    • Duties assigned and compe nsation for preconstruction\, construction and pos t-construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B
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    CCDC 5A &\; 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success will help you:

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    • Identify tools and techniques to optimize Construction Mana gement performance
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    • Grasp the nuances of the different forms of Construction Management co ntracts – CCDC 5A|5B (industry standard contracts)
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    • Understand the duties assigned and com pensation for Preconstruction\, Construction and P ost-Construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B
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    • Pr actice the key elements to focus on for project su ccess:
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    • Align budgets to estimates
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    • Use design control to promote cost control
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    • Apply the learned knowledge to establish the C onstruction Manager’s compensation
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    \n < p>“This professionally facilitated workshop pr ovided great insight into the differences between the CCDC 5a and CCDC 5b contracts and which clause s and areas should be carefully reviewed.  The fac ilitator (Debbie Hicks) did an outstanding job kee ping the pace on track and involving both the SME and participants.” – Kevin\, ARCA 

    \n DESCRIPTION:Dates:March 10\, 11\, and 12\, 2026 or May 27\, 28 \, and 29\, 2026   \n \n \n Course Duration:8:00am PDT – 12:00pm PDT\n \n \n This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU\n \n \n The construction mana gement project delivery method is about building a collaborative team from the outset of the project . The team is comprised of the project owner\, con sultant and contractors to address the key areas o f functional requirements\, time\, cost\, quality\ , and constructability. When construction manageme nt is done well you avoid cost overruns\, schedule delays\, quality and performance issues\, leading to success for everyone involved.\n \n In this c ourse\, you will delve into detail on what Constru ction Management is\, the roles and responsibiliti es of each partner throughout all project phases: predesign\, design\, project delivery and post con struction. After taking this course\, you will be well-versed in the construction management project drivers and concepts to fulfil your contractual r esponsibilities and grasp the nuances of the contr act clauses in CCDC 5A | 5B.\n \n Facilitated by Debbie Hicks this course puts you front-and-centre with a training team of three ICI practitioners o ffering perspectives of project owner\, consultant and contractor. The collaborative approach will p rovide you with critical insights and actionable s trategies from decades of real industry experience . \n \n \n \n Topics:\n \n \n \n Construction mana gement process and when to use as a delivery metho d\n Roles of each partner for collaborative succes s\n Procuring construction management services\n T ools and techniques to optimize Construction Manag ement performance\n Construction management contra cts – CCDC 5A | 5B (industry standard contracts)\n Duties assigned and compensation for preconstruct ion\, construction and post-construction in the CC DC 5A | 5B\n Key elements to focus on for project success:\n Establish the construction manager’s co mpensation\n Pros and cons for conversion to conso lidated pricing\n Critical insights into the chall enges with the construction management delivery me thod\n \n \n \n \n CCDC 5A & 5B: Construction Mana gement Keys to Success will help you:\n \n \n \n G ain an understanding of the Construction Managemen t process\n Recognize when to use Construction Man agement as a Delivery Method \\\n Learn the roles of each partner for collaborative success\n Determ ine when and how to procure Construction Managemen t services\n Identify tools and techniques to opti mize Construction Management performance\n Grasp t he nuances of the different forms of Construction Management contracts – CCDC 5A|5B (industry standa rd contracts)\n Understand the duties assigned and compensation for Preconstruction\, Construction a nd Post-Construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B\n Practic e the key elements to focus on for project success :\n Engage the design assist process\n Align budge ts to estimates\n Use design control to promote co st control\n Apply the learned knowledge to establ ish the Construction Manager’s compensation\n Disc uss the pros and cons for conversion to consolidat ed pricing\n Acquire critical insights into the ch allenges with the Construction Management Delivery Method\n \n \n \n \n “This professionally facilit ated workshop provided great insight into the diff erences between the CCDC 5a and CCDC 5b contracts and which clauses and areas should be carefully re viewed.  The facilitator (Debbie Hicks) did an out standing job keeping the pace on track and involvi ng both the SME and participants.” – Kevin\, ARCA  \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T120000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1604 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1602_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:Supplementaries to CCDC Contracts - October 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Dates:September 24\, 25 and 26\, 2025 -< span>CLOSED orMarch 18\, 19\, and 20\, 2026  

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    Course D uration:8:00am PDT – 12:00pm PDT

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    This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core L U.

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    When it c omes to contracts\, it’s not about your own though ts and assumptions - it’s about what’s written!

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    Allocation of risk often gets changed in co ntract clauses based on project owners or their la wyers’ past experiences. The issue with changes to contract clauses is the lack of understanding of what the clause means and its associated risk. Thi s means if the risk materializes and disputes aris e\, relationships are damaged\, project costs can increase\, schedules can be compromised\, bidders can jeopardize their businesses and the potential for litigation increases.

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    This course wil l help you understand what the risks are in CCDC\, CCA and provincial standard contracts that have b een modified by non-standard clauses\, why these c lauses are modified and the costs associated with these clauses.

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    BE AWARE: In the nuances o f the prime contract clauses\, there are implicati ons to all partners including the consultants and subcontractors.

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    You will experience all t his through the eyes of the project partners – the owner\, consultant and contractor. Experts from e ach sector will share their insight\, knowledge an d explain the “why”\, “what” and “how” to mitigate these clauses.

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    “A fantastic course to deep dive into supplementar y conditions and consider what they *actually* mea n from different construction industry perspective s.” - Architect participant (January 2024)

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    "Being better prepared on my part\, as being newer to the construction management side of construction I felt behind in class (my fault). O ver my 45 year career in construction and having a ttended many training seminars\, the information p resented was at a level I have not experienced bef ore. The trainers presented the information so wel l\, clear\, concise and with such passion\, excite ment and enthusiasm it was enjoyable to be a part of the class. Nice to see people passing on their knowledge with no strings attached and wanting to see people succeed." - Participant (February 2024)
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    \n DESCRIPTION:Dates:September 24\, 25 and 26\, 2025 -CLOSED orMa rch 18\, 19\, and 20\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New cours e dates for 2026 coming soon!\n  \n \n \n Course Duration:8:00am PDT – 12:00pm PDT\n \n \n \n \n \n This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU.\n \n \n When it comes to contracts\, it’s not about yo ur own thoughts and assumptions - it’s about what’ s written!\n \n \n Allocation of risk often gets c hanged in contract clauses based on project owners or their lawyers’ past experiences. The issue wit h changes to contract clauses is the lack of under standing of what the clause means and its associat ed risk. This means if the risk materializes and d isputes arise\, relationships are damaged\, projec t costs can increase\, schedules can be compromise d\, bidders can jeopardize their businesses and th e potential for litigation increases.\n \n \n This course will help you understand what the risks ar e in CCDC\, CCA and provincial standard contracts that have been modified by non-standard clauses\, why these clauses are modified and the costs assoc iated with these clauses.\n \n \n BE AWARE: In the nuances of the prime contract clauses\, there are implications to all partners including the consul tants and subcontractors.\n \n \n You will experie nce all this through the eyes of the project partn ers – the owner\, consultant and contractor. Exper ts from each sector will share their insight\, kno wledge and explain the “why”\, “what” and “how” to mitigate these clauses.\n \n \n \n Understand WHA T the risks are in CCDC\, CCA and provincial stand ard contracts that have been modified by supplemen tary conditions\n Discover WHY these clauses are m odified\n Develop strategies on HOW to address the impact of these clauses\n Apply what you have lea rned to determine COSTS associated with these clau ses\n \n “A fantastic course to deep dive into sup plementary conditions and consider what they *actu ally* mean from different construction industry pe rspectives.” - Architect participant (January 2024 )\n \n \n "Being better prepared on my part\, as b eing newer to the construction management side of construction I felt behind in class (my fault). Ov er my 45 year career in construction and having at tended many training seminars\, the information pr esented was at a level I have not experienced befo re. The trainers presented the information so well \, clear\, concise and with such passion\, excitem ent and enthusiasm it was enjoyable to be a part o f the class. Nice to see people passing on their k nowledge with no strings attached and wanting to s ee people succeed." - Participant (February 2024)\ n \n  \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T120000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1602 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1607_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CCDC 14+15 : Managing the Uniqueness of Design Bui ld - November 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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    From the project owner creating their Statement of Requ irements\, to the consultants understanding their unique roles\, to the contractor developing and im plementing practices to optimize design-build perf ormance\, all partners need to grasp the nuances o f design-build. This session will discuss the uniq ue contractual conditions on a design-build projec t and essential insights for improving your chance s of success in this project delivery method. We w ill focus on the crucial clauses in the CCDC 14 an d 15 contracts and the fundamental elements of des ign-build for project success. These technical ski lls\, as well as critical insights into the challe nges and opportunities from each partner’s perspec tive\, make this course the “sharp arrow you need in your quiver”.

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    • Learn the rol es and responsibilities of each partner for team s uccess
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    • Become familiar with best practi ces to optimize design-build performance
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    The se courses have been designed by an inter-discipli nary ICI team with the intention of fostering dial ogue and understanding between stakeholders across the ICI sector. Courses is recommended for:

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    \n DESCRIPTION:\n \n Dates:June 9\, 10\, and 11\, 2026          \ n \n \n \n \n Course Duration:7:30am PDT – 12:00pm PDT\n \n \n From the project owner creating their Statement of Requirements\, to the consultants un derstanding their unique roles\, to the contractor developing and implementing practices to optimize design-build performance\, all partners need to g rasp the nuances of design-build. This session wil l discuss the unique contractual conditions on a d esign-build project and essential insights for imp roving your chances of success in this project del ivery method. We will focus on the crucial clauses in the CCDC 14 and 15 contracts and the fundament al elements of design-build for project success. T hese technical skills\, as well as critical insigh ts into the challenges and opportunities from each partner’s perspective\, make this course the “sha rp arrow you need in your quiver”.\n \n \n \n \n \ n Topics:\n \n \n \n Gain an understanding of the design build process\n Recognize when to use desig n-build as a project delivery method\n Learn how t o improve your chances of project success with des ign-build\n Understand the project owner's initial action items\n Determine how to procure and evalu ate design-build services\n Learn the roles and re sponsibilities of each partner for team success\n Become familiar with best practices to optimize de sign-build performance\n Understand the key clause s in CCDC 14 and 15\n Learn the key elements to fo cus on for project success\n Acquire critical insi ghts into the challenges and opportunities with th e design-build delivery method\n Learn the key dri vers to developing a design-build organization\n \ n \n \n \n Intended Audience\n \n \n \n \n \n Thes e courses have been designed by an inter-disciplin ary ICI team with the intention of fostering dialo gue and understanding between stakeholders across the ICI sector. Courses is recommended for:\n \n \ n \n General Contractors and Subcontractors: Const ruction Company Owners/Managers\, Project Managers \, Commercial Managers\, Business Development Mana gers\, Project Owners\, Third Party Project Manage rs (For the Project Owner)\, and P3 Developers\n A rchitects and Engineers\n Allied Professionals inc luding: Bonding and Insurance specialists\, Lawyer s\n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261106T120000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1607 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1608_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CCDC 5A+5B Master Class Workshop – Managing Risk t o Maximize Value - November 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Unlock the full potential of your project delivery with o ur Construction Management CCDC 5A + 5B Master Cla ss\, an intensive workshop focused on the core phi losophy of "Managing Risk to Maximize Value." This session goes beyond simple administration\, offer ing an in-depth exploration of how to turn potenti al project liabilities into strategic advantages. From the perspective of seasoned industry partners \, you will gain the clarity to distinguish what C M truly is (and isn't)\, identify the specific pit falls that cause projects to fail\, and deploy adv anced tools to optimize the performance of this De livery Method.

    By deconstructing the advanta ges and disadvantages of CCDC 5A (Services) versus CCDC 5B (Services and Construction)\, you will le arn to navigate complex compensation structures—in cluding "own forces\," the nuances of reimbursable costs\, and the critical "Cost of Services vs. Fe es" distinction. We will explore the definitive pa ths to cost reliability\, teaching you how to appl y forensic skills to compare total RFP costs and w eigh the pros and cons of converting to consolidat ed pricing in a 5B agreement. Whether you are mana ging the transition from advisor to builder or saf eguarding the "Cost of the Work\," this Master Cla ss equips you with the high-level expertise to mit igate risk and drive maximum value in today’s vola tile market.

    Prerequisites: < /strong>You must have attended the CCDC 5A+5B: Con struction Management Keys to Success that is in th e “Managing Construction” Series in order to atten d this Workshop.  \; \;

    DESCRIPTION:Unlock the full potential of your project delivery with our Construction Management CCDC 5A + 5B Mas ter Class\, an intensive workshop focused on the c ore philosophy of "Managing Risk to Maximize Value ." This session goes beyond simple administration\ , offering an in-depth exploration of how to turn potential project liabilities into strategic advan tages. From the perspective of seasoned industry p artners\, you will gain the clarity to distinguish what CM truly is (and isn't)\, identify the speci fic pitfalls that cause projects to fail\, and dep loy advanced tools to optimize the performance of this Delivery Method.\n \n By deconstructing the a dvantages and disadvantages of CCDC 5A (Services) versus CCDC 5B (Services and Construction)\, you w ill learn to navigate complex compensation structu res—including "own forces\," the nuances of reimbu rsable costs\, and the critical "Cost of Services vs. Fees" distinction. We will explore the definit ive paths to cost reliability\, teaching you how t o apply forensic skills to compare total RFP costs and weigh the pros and cons of converting to cons olidated pricing in a 5B agreement. Whether you ar e managing the transition from advisor to builder or safeguarding the "Cost of the Work\," this Mast er Class equips you with the high-level expertise to mitigate risk and drive maximum value in today’ s volatile market.\n \n Prerequisites: You must ha ve attended the CCDC 5A+5B: Construction Managemen t Keys to Success that is in the “Managing Constru ction” Series in order to attend this Workshop.    \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T000000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T000000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1608 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1603_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:Copy of Proposal Pursuit – RFQ & RFP Strategies fo r Success X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Dates: April 1\, 2\, and 3\, 2026
    Time: 8:00am PDT- 1 2:00pm PDT

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    It’s no longer just a low-bid wor ld. Project owners are seeking construction expert ise through pre-qualification or the request for p roposal process. Whether you’re a project owner se eking proposals\, a consultant creating\, reviewin g or participating in proposals or the contractors responding to them\, everyone needs to do it well for the success of project. \;

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    A team of trainers will review each stage of the RFP process from the perspectives of a project owner\, consultant and contractor and you’ll gain key insights about what to consider for successful progression. Packed wi th tips and suggestions on how to make sure each p artner is successful in their proposal pursuit\, y ou’ll walk away with actionable knowledge you can put to work on the job immediately. \;

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    Topics: \;

      Prep aring a successful Request for Qualification (RFQ)   \;
    • Project Owner’s mindset in soliciting a Req uest for Proposal (RFP) competition \;
    • Best pra ctices when successfully responding to an RFP \;
    • < span style="font-family:Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-s erif\;font-size:14px\;">Developing a winning RFP strategy \;
    • Prepare for and excelling in the interview  \;

    Using a hands-on\, practical approach\ , this course will also give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through an in teractive exercise of presenting your proposal to the ‘client.’ This activity will give you the oppo rtunity to receive guidance and feedback from our training team that will help you to hone your skil ls in responding to proposals. \;

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    “Various range of information pre sented in a workshop setting\, focusing on prepari ng proposals. Emphasis on teamwork to comprehend t he course's purpose\, with constant guidance from coaches present\, even within the rooms. External experts are invited to evaluate our work\, creatin g a genuine atmosphere conducive to interviews”. - Architect participant (February 2024) \;

    DESCRIPTION:Dates: April 1\, 2\, and 3\, 2026\n Time: 8:00am P DT- 12:00pm PDT\n \n  \n \n It’s no longer just a low-bid world. Project owners are seeking construc tion expertise through pre-qualification or the re quest for proposal process. Whether you’re a proje ct owner seeking proposals\, a consultant creating \, reviewing or participating in proposals or the contractors responding to them\, everyone needs to do it well for the success of project. \n \n  \n \n \n A team of trainers will review each stage of the RFP process from the perspectives of a projec t owner\, consultant and contractor and you’ll gai n key insights about what to consider for successf ul progression. Packed with tips and suggestions o n how to make sure each partner is successful in t heir proposal pursuit\, you’ll walk away with acti onable knowledge you can put to work on the job im mediately. \n \n  \n \n \n Topics: \n \n \n Prepar ing a successful Request for Qualification (RFQ) \ n Project Owner’s mindset in soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) competition \n Best practices w hen successfully responding to an RFP \n Developin g a winning RFP strategy \n Prepare for and excell ing in the interview  \n Using a hands-on\, practi cal approach\, this course will also give you an o pportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through an interactive exercise of presenting your proposal to the ‘client.’ This activity will give you the opportunity to receive guidance and feedb ack from our training team that will help you to h one your skills in responding to proposals. \n \n  \n \n “Various range of information presented in a workshop setting\, focusing on preparing proposa ls. Emphasis on teamwork to comprehend the course' s purpose\, with constant guidance from coaches pr esent\, even within the rooms. External experts ar e invited to evaluate our work\, creating a genuin e atmosphere conducive to interviews”. - Architect participant (February 2024) \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T120000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1603 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1605_2bf8d87512f0592059ca3ab75d924a01@raic.org SUMMARY:CCDC 5A + 5B : Construction Management Keys to Suc cess - December 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

    Dates:March 10\, 11\, and 12\, 2026 or M ay 27\, 28\, and 29\, 2026   

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    Cou rse Duration:8:00am PDT – 12:00pm PDT

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    This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU

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    The construction managem ent project delivery method is about building a co llaborative team from the outset of the project. T he team is comprised of the project owner\, consul tant and contractors to address the key areas of f unctional requirements\, time\, cost\, quality\, a nd constructability. When construction management is done well you avoid cost overruns\, schedule de lays\, quality and performance issues\, leading to success for everyone involved.
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    \n In this course\, you will delve into detail on what Construction Management is\, the roles and respons ibilities of each partner throughout all project p hases: predesign\, design\, project delivery and p ost construction. After taking this course\, you w ill be well-versed in the construction management project drivers and concepts to fulfil your contra ctual responsibilities and grasp the nuances of th e contract clauses in CCDC 5A | 5B.
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    \n Facilitated by Debbie Hicks this course puts you front-and-centre with a training team of three IC I practitioners offering perspectives of project o wner\, consultant and contractor. The collaborativ e approach will provide you with critical insights and actionable strategies from decades of real in dustry experience. 

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    Topics:

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    • Construction management process and wh en to use as a delivery method
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    • Roles of each partner for collaborative success
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    • Procuring construction management services
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    • Tools and techniques to optimize Construction Management performance
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    • Construction ma nagement contracts – CCDC 5A | 5B (industry standa rd contracts)
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    • Duties assigned and compe nsation for preconstruction\, construction and pos t-construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B
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    • Key elements to focus on for project success:
      • \n < li>Establish the construction manager’s compensati on\n
    • Pros and cons for conversion to cons olidated pricing
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    • Critical insights into the challenges with the construction management d elivery method
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    CCDC 5A &\; 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success will help you:

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    • Gain an u nderstanding of the Construction Management proces s
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    • Recognize when to use Construction Ma nagement as a Delivery Method \\
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    • Learn the roles of each partner for collaborative succes s
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    • Determine when and how to procure Con struction Management services
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    • Identify tools and techniques to optimize Construction Mana gement performance
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    • Grasp the nuances of the different forms of Construction Management co ntracts – CCDC 5A|5B (industry standard contracts)
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    • Understand the duties assigned and com pensation for Preconstruction\, Construction and P ost-Construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B
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    • Pr actice the key elements to focus on for project su ccess:
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    • Engage the design assist process
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    • Align budgets to estimates
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    • Use design control to promote cost control
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    • Apply the learned knowledge to establish the C onstruction Manager’s compensation
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    • Disc uss the pros and cons for conversion to consolidat ed pricing
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    • Acquire critical insights in to the challenges with the Construction Management Delivery Method
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    \n < p>“This professionally facilitated workshop pr ovided great insight into the differences between the CCDC 5a and CCDC 5b contracts and which clause s and areas should be carefully reviewed.  The fac ilitator (Debbie Hicks) did an outstanding job kee ping the pace on track and involving both the SME and participants.” – Kevin\, ARCA 

    \n DESCRIPTION:Dates:March 10\, 11\, and 12\, 2026 or May 27\, 28 \, and 29\, 2026   \n \n \n Course Duration:8:00am PDT – 12:00pm PDT\n \n \n This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU\n \n \n The construction mana gement project delivery method is about building a collaborative team from the outset of the project . The team is comprised of the project owner\, con sultant and contractors to address the key areas o f functional requirements\, time\, cost\, quality\ , and constructability. When construction manageme nt is done well you avoid cost overruns\, schedule delays\, quality and performance issues\, leading to success for everyone involved.\n \n In this c ourse\, you will delve into detail on what Constru ction Management is\, the roles and responsibiliti es of each partner throughout all project phases: predesign\, design\, project delivery and post con struction. After taking this course\, you will be well-versed in the construction management project drivers and concepts to fulfil your contractual r esponsibilities and grasp the nuances of the contr act clauses in CCDC 5A | 5B.\n \n Facilitated by Debbie Hicks this course puts you front-and-centre with a training team of three ICI practitioners o ffering perspectives of project owner\, consultant and contractor. The collaborative approach will p rovide you with critical insights and actionable s trategies from decades of real industry experience . \n \n \n \n Topics:\n \n \n \n Construction mana gement process and when to use as a delivery metho d\n Roles of each partner for collaborative succes s\n Procuring construction management services\n T ools and techniques to optimize Construction Manag ement performance\n Construction management contra cts – CCDC 5A | 5B (industry standard contracts)\n Duties assigned and compensation for preconstruct ion\, construction and post-construction in the CC DC 5A | 5B\n Key elements to focus on for project success:\n Establish the construction manager’s co mpensation\n Pros and cons for conversion to conso lidated pricing\n Critical insights into the chall enges with the construction management delivery me thod\n \n \n \n \n CCDC 5A & 5B: Construction Mana gement Keys to Success will help you:\n \n \n \n G ain an understanding of the Construction Managemen t process\n Recognize when to use Construction Man agement as a Delivery Method \\\n Learn the roles of each partner for collaborative success\n Determ ine when and how to procure Construction Managemen t services\n Identify tools and techniques to opti mize Construction Management performance\n Grasp t he nuances of the different forms of Construction Management contracts – CCDC 5A|5B (industry standa rd contracts)\n Understand the duties assigned and compensation for Preconstruction\, Construction a nd Post-Construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B\n Practic e the key elements to focus on for project success :\n Engage the design assist process\n Align budge ts to estimates\n Use design control to promote co st control\n Apply the learned knowledge to establ ish the Construction Manager’s compensation\n Disc uss the pros and cons for conversion to consolidat ed pricing\n Acquire critical insights into the ch allenges with the Construction Management Delivery Method\n \n \n \n \n “This professionally facilit ated workshop provided great insight into the diff erences between the CCDC 5a and CCDC 5b contracts and which clauses and areas should be carefully re viewed.  The facilitator (Debbie Hicks) did an out standing job keeping the pace on track and involvi ng both the SME and participants.” – Kevin\, ARCA  \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Toronto:20261208T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261208T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261210T120000 URL:https://raic.org/fr/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1605 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR