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During the upcoming AIA Convention (May 17-19, 2012 in Washington D.C.) several resolutions will be offered for consideration by the AIA membership. Californians have been leading the efforts in developing resolutions which if passed, will ask the AIA … [Read more...]
“Look for opportunities to work abroad (and) make a positive impact on the U.S. economy,” said Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade, the Honorable Francisco Sanchez. During the AIA’s annual Grassroots Leadership and Legislative … [Read more...]
Last week, over 700 leaders from AIA chapters across the country converged in Washington D.C. for the annual AIA Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference, designed to advance the collective skills of the AIA’s volunteer leaders. The 2012 … [Read more...]
Reviewing the nearly 2,000 new bills introduced by California’s Legislature is like going through a huge pile of mail: is it a nice birthday card with a check, junk mail to be ignored, or, worse, a bill that can’t be ignored? The new bill introduction … [Read more...]
The AIACC regularly develops proposed changes to state law for legislators to consider introducing as legislation. We focus on developing legislative language that would benefit the architectural profession, the state, and our communities. In 2012 the … [Read more...]
The AIACC is pleased to announce that Chester A. Widom, FAIA, has been appointed by Governor Brown to the position of California State Architect. Chet's experience spans nearly fifty years as a practicing architect, with extensive experience in the … [Read more...]
At the recent AIACC Awards and Installation Celebration, Acting California State Architect Howard “Chip” Smith was recognized for his distinguished service to the citizens of California and the design and construction community. For the past 15 … [Read more...]
Architects have a legacy of civic leadership and advancing public policy on behalf of the natural and built environment. The AIACC is proud of its members who make significant contributions to society through their service on local boards, councils, … [Read more...]
This is the first in a series about the work of the AIACC’s State Agency Liaison Committee (SALC). SALC was developed to increase member participation, increase effectiveness, and strengthen our relationships with state agencies affecting the practice … [Read more...]
With the Legislature coming back to Sacramento in January to begin the second year of the 2011-12 Session, AIACC staff is working to develop our 2012 legislative agenda. The agenda was adopted by The AIACC Board of Directors at the November Board … [Read more...]