Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Happy New Year from AIA Honolulu
Happy New Year from AIA Honolulu! We are thrilled to welcome 2017 with all our members and look forward to a year filled with brand new possibilities!
OFFICE HOURS: AIA Honolulu and the AIA National office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2 and re-open Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 9am.
For information during this period please visit the AIA Honolulu website or the AIA National self-service help page.
Featured Weekly Ad
SoCal Chapter of RCI Inc: 17th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop (12.5 CEUs)
You are cordially invited to join RCI as an attendee, sponsor, or exhibitor as we return to Oahu for the 17th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop. The seminar will take place on Monday, Jan. 23 and Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the exclusive, private, and luxurious Kahala Hotel and Resort.
The workshop is designed to improve the skills and knowledge base of design and forensics professionals (consultants, Architects and engineers), developers and contractors. They also welcome university/college level students to gain insights and network. Sessions focuses on design and construction challenges pertaining to roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall topics and more.
Program comprises of ten, 75 minute presentations, an exhibitor zone, and networking reception. Each day goes from 8:00am-4:00pm and will offer 12.5 AIA LU/HSW. Breakfast, lunch, and seminar packets are included with each registration. View Program Agenda. Questions? Email SoCal RCI.
Renew Your Membership Early for 2017
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LAST CHANCE! Renew by Dec. 31 for a Chance to Win!
We appreciate your early renewal to assist the Chapter in continuing to provide excellent service and programs.
Renew Your 2017 AIA Membership! Members who join, reinstate, or renew from October 1 to December 31, 2016 will be entered into a drawing for one of eleven prizes. Drawings will be held in early January.
Grand Prize - 2018 Annual national, state, and local only Membership Dues
Second Prize - Choice between a free annual subscription to Black Spectacles software tutorials or a free annual subscription to AIA ARE® Prep: Powered by Black Spectacles.
2017 AIA Honolulu Kick Off Party
Register Now! 2017 AIA Honolulu Kick Off Party - Thursday, Jan. 26
Celebrate the new year with AIA. Come alone, bring your spouse, your friend(s) and/or colleagues.
Join AIA Honolulu for our annual Kick-Off Party at the Center for Architecture! Bring your colleague(s), friend(s) and/or spouse for a fun evening with great networking.
Come meet your new 2017 Board and hear what the year will bring. For this years festivities we will also be celebrating our Newly Licensed Architects. View Kick Off Flyer.
When: Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5pm - 8pm
Where: Center for Architecture
Refreshments: Included in the price is two drinks and delicious heavy pupus.
Cost: $40 for AIA Members (AIA, FAIA, ME, Allied), $30 for Assoc. AIA Members, $50 for Non-Members and $20 for Students until Jan. 25. At the Door fee is $60 for members and non-members.
KICK OFF PARTY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
Sponsor a Newly Licensed Architect, $100 - Incl. 2 tickets (newbie + sponsor)
To become a "Newly Licensed Architect Sponsors" just pick that option during online party registration and follow the instructions. Newly Licensed Architect Sponsor Flyer.
Become an Annual Sponsor & Start with the Kick Off Party!
Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!
Together We Are Strong! Start the year off right by becoming an annual sponsor with focus on the Kick-Off Party for the best coverage through the year. View Kick-Off Party Sponsorship Flyer OR just View our 2017 Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.
Questions? Email Camilla Nicholas, AIA Honolulu or call her at (808) 628-7245.
AIA Member Updates
Introducing Allied Member Scott Riggs with Riggs Distributing
Scott Riggs, with Riggs Distributing, is proud to be an allied member of the AIA Honolulu in 2017. As a distributor of Sub-Zero and Wolf products throughout Northern California and Hawaii, Riggs seeks to add value to members of the trade community through education, service and support.
Riggs Distributing’s mission is to heighten the pleasure of food, cooking, and entertaining by providing luxury home appliances and outstanding service to their customers. Their core values guide every aspect of their business: they deliver excellence while always providing their clients the best service with much Aloha. They strive to support the work of their key architect partners in creating kitchen environments that bring together ohana while giving back in quality, performance, and design for years to come.
Visit the Riggs Distributing website to learn more about Sub-Zero and Wolf products. To host an office-wide lunch and learn, or find a local retailer, email local Trade Specialist, Scott Riggs.
AIA National Update
Still Need CE Before The End of the Year? AIAU is Open 24/7
Bundle and save an extra 15%! Take advantage of AIAU's bundle discount and save an additional 15% when you buy four or more courses.
That's 15% off the special member price of $25/course. Non-members save 15% off the non-member price of $40/course. View all courses > Browse by instructor >
Architecture Billings Index ekes out another small gain
Washington, DC – December 21, 2016 – Coming off a modest increase after two consecutive months of contraction, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded another small increase in demand for design services. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the November ABI score was 50.6, essentially unchanged from the mark of 50.8 in the previous month. This score reflects a slight increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 59.5, up from a reading of 55.4 the previous month.
“Without many details of the policies proposed, it’s still too early to tell the likely impact of the programs of the new administration,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “However, architects will be among the first to see what new construction projects materialize and what current ones get delayed or cancelled, so the coming months should tell us a lot about the future direction of the construction market.”
Key November ABI highlights:
- Regional averages: South (51.3), Midwest (50.9), Northeast (50.8), West (48.6)
- Sector index breakdown: multi-family residential (51.7), mixed practice (51.3), commercial / industrial (50.4), institutional (49.5)
- Project inquiries index: 59.5
- Design contracts index: 50.2
The regional and sector categories are calculated as a 3-month moving average, whereas the national index, design contracts and inquiries are monthly numbers.
AIA Honolulu Job Board
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Four Jobs Listed on our Job Board
Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.
- Housing Development Specialist - Hawaii Public Housing Authority
- Project Engineer - Hawaii Public Housing Authority
- Contract Administrator - Hawaii Public Housing Authority
- Project Engineer - Structural Engineering - Lionakis
- .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.
Upcoming Events in the Community
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Jan. 18: Pam Chambers Presentation Skills Course
Six Weeks Pam Chambers Presentation Course (Level I)
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6:00–8:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Topic: Become a more comfortable and effective speaker
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 377-5679.
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Jan 25: New Year: New Business Development Strategy
Marketing & Business Development Symposium by SMPS Hawaii.
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 11:00am-7:00pm, Hilton Hawaiian Village
Topic: New Business Development Strategy
Register: Click here to register online
Mahalo 2016 AIA Honolulu Sponsors!
Our Annual Sponsors help us support our events and activities throughout the year and on behalf of the AIA Honolulu Board and staff, we would like to extend a heart-felt thank you!
Your generosity helped make our vision a reality and we are truly humbled and grateful for your support of our local chapter. As we continue to grow as a membership organization, please know that partnerships with our sponsors are vital to the success of this chapter and we look forward to a long and mutual beneficial relationship with all of you. You are truly appreciated, and again, thank you!
