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• AIA Central MA Design Awards 2024 Application

  • Start
    17 May 2024
  • End
    02 Aug 2024
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    11:59 PM

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  About the Awards Program

  We are highlighting and celebrating design within Central Massachusetts and beyond. Entrants may submit any structure or project type built or unbuilt, with a completion date after December 31, 2019. Entries will be evaluated within one of four project categories.

  Project Categories

  Category #1: AIA CM Architect

  Projects designed for any location in the world by an AIA Central Massachusetts (AIA CM) Architect

  Category #2: AIA Architect

  Projects designed within one of the 88 Central Massachusetts towns that comprise the AIA CM by an American Institute of Architects (AIA) member of an AIA Chapter other than AIA CM.

  Category #3: All Other Entries

  Projects designed within one of the 88 Central Massachusetts towns that comprise the AIA CM by an entrant who is not an AIA member.

  *New Category* 

  Category #4: Emerging Professional

  Projects designed for any location in the world by a AIA Central Massachusetts Emerging Professional [student, recent graduate, candidate on the path to licensure, or architect licensed 10 years or less]

  Download 2024AIACM Awards Call for Entries2.pdf for all deadlines, instructions, and award criteria.

  
  

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• Annual Risk Control Update on Tips, Trends and Strategies for Best Practices for A&E and Environmental Professional Firms

  • When
    28 Aug 2024
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    2:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Fenway Park

  AIACM Corporate Affiliate, Van Oppen & Company is offering a discount for Central Massachusetts AIA members to attend their 3rd annual risk control seminar. Included in the cost is attendance at a Red Sox game at Fenway Park.

  Cost is $125, but discounted to $75 for AIA Central MA members.  Register here: https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/Check-Out-the-Agenda-for-Risk-Control-Seminar-at-Fenway-Park-.html?soid=1102751454041&aid=j-YxUBuxAPg

  Credits: pending

  Catherine Bednar and Dave Slocum of Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP will present at the 3rd Annual East Coast Risk Control Seminar. The program will include presentations by legal, insurance and risk control professionals in connection with limiting liability, covering professional errors & omissions, controlling insurance premiums and sharing ideal risk control practices. Presenters will provide information, tips, and updates on current trends and best practices to improve performance and profitability. Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:30 am with presentations from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Immediately following the seminar, attendees are invited to attend Red Sox game where lunch will be served. Game tickets will be included for all attendees. 

  Learning Objectives

  • Presentation of Cumulative Impact Claims on EPC projects for Construction Practitioners
    
  • Understanding Change Requests and Claims for Construction Practitioners
    
  • Practice pointers for avoiding, mitigating and responding to claims
    
  • Reducing risk through careful contract drafting and obligations to avoid
    
  • Avoiding the risk of nonpayment for services performed
    
  • Mitigating risk through the use of Tolling Agreements for potential claims
    
  • Avoiding potential liability arising from payment certifications, construction control affidavits or other certifications
    

             

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• Crocker Elementary School Design and Construction

  • When
    29 Aug 2024
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Crocker Elementary School Fitchburg, MA
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  A presentation of the design and construction progress of the new 116,000 GSF Crocker Elementary School located at 200 Bigelow Rd, Fitchburg, the tour will include an overview of the building design issues followed by a building tour of the project under construction which is scheduled for a 2025 completion. The building was designed for 845 students in grades one through five. The architect's approach focuses on providing an equitable design that supports the academic and emotional needs of the students. The design also features biophilic design principles, providing building occupants with a strong connection to nature.

  WHEN: Thursday August 29, 2024

  WHERE:       Crocker Elementary School (Construction Site)       

  200 Bigelow Road

  Fitchburg, MA

  COST:  Free to all participants

  Credits: 2LU/HSW

  Learning Objectives

  • Recognize emerging trends (i.e. biophilic design principles) in the design of elementary schools to provide safe and secure learning environments.
    
  • Identify opportunities to meet LEED requirements and provide energy efficient and sustainable schools, particularly how this project targets LEED Silver certification.
    
  • Identify site challenges and opportunities of design on a phased school site, particularly related to the steep slope, outdoor play areas, and building entrance sequence.
    
  • Plan for the logistical challenges of construction on an active school site to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and other occupants during the construction process
    

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