CalPoly AIAS "Get Connected" Spring 2009

AIASJ Emerging Professionals Mixer

Join us on the Patio at Daily Grill for a great Happy Hour offering $3 appetizers and half off drinks. Come mix and mingle with other Emerging Professionals in our area. This mixer is open to anyone with a passion for architecture and a desire to make a difference in our local building community! So bring a friend and be ready to have fun!

“We’ll be taking care of business one drink at a time”
AIA SJ Emerging Professionals Mixer
Date:
Wednesday April 15, 2009
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:
Daily Grill at the patio
Street:
7855 North Palm Avenue
City/State/Zip:
Fresno, CA 93711

COS | Summer Trip to Washington D.C.

February Lunch and Learn

Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Thomas Simmons

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Are you or your firm beginning to explore BIM? Would you like to work smarter rather than harder? If you answered yes to either of these questions, please consider attending this presentation. During this free seminar, you will learn about the benefits of BIM. This seminar will also review the impact of Building Information Modeling technology (BIM) and Virtual Construction, how it is different from traditional 2D CAD and how this technology is being implemented on current projects.

You'll also learn about the distinct advantages offered by the ArchiCAD Virtual Building solution including how to:

• Effectively design and manage projects all while streamlining team collaboration
• Easily and quickly create quality presentations
• Automatically generate project data and coordinate design changes and construction documents as you design
• Share information via ArchiCAD's compatibility with other applications

This presentation will be given by Thomas M. Simmons, President of ARCHVISTA Building Technologies, a company specializing in the BIM consulting and implementation, and former Director of Technology with the award winning firm of EHDD Architects.

Members (AIA, ASID, students): $5 with RSVP ($10 without RSVP)

Non-members: $10 with RSVP ($15 without RSVP)

RSVP by 9th or a lunch cannot be guaranteed!

RSVP to 800.549.6740 or info@aiasj.org

Please pay by cash or check at the door.

Meeting Location: Fresno Builders Exchange 1244 North Mariposa Fresno, CA

January Lunch And Learn

Successful Water Repellent Applications:

The How-To Guide

Presented by Jeff Mosley

Wednesday January 14, 2009 12:00-1:00 p.m

This one hour (1CEU) presentation will identify and review current technologies in water repellents. In addition, we will develop a basis for proper system and product selection and methodology's that will ensure field quality assurance as well as troubleshooting existing building envelope problems.

The presenter, Jeff Mosley of BASF Construction Chemicals has 25 years of experience in the construction industry specializing in water repellents, waterproofing, and concrete restoration. BASF Construction Chemicals is the world leader in the industry representing such recognizable brands as Sonneborn, Thoro, Masterbuilders Protection and Repair, MBrace, WABO, and Hydrozo.

Members (AIA, ASID, Students): $5 with RSVP ($10 without RSVP)

Non-Members: $10 with RSVP ($15 without RSVP)

RSVP by 12th or a lunch cannot be guaranteed!

RSVP to (800) 549-6740 or info@aiasj.org

Please pay by cash or check at the door!

AIA SJ Offices 4747 North First Street, Suite 140 (First and Shaw) Fresno, CA 93726

CA Governor passes Mandatory Continuing Education on Disabled Access Requirements

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation on September 29, 2008, requiring California architects to complete mandatory continuing education courses on disabled access requirements as a condition of license renewal.

This mandate will be required of licensees renewing their license beginning in July 2009. The Board’s implementation plan for this requirement will be determined in the near future and will be influenced by the resources appropriated for this new program. Information on the relevant portion of the bill can be found on pages 3 - 4 of Senate Bill 1608.

Visit the California Architects Board website for updated information and local programs to meet your requirement.