Debriefing process under review

Design Build and Design Bid Build advisory committees initiated

CAA Members win awards!

CAA member firms took home several awards at the recent Mayor's Urban Design Awards in Calgary.  Congratulations to BKDI Architects, Marshall Tittemore Architects and Simpson Roberts Architecture Interior Design.  More. . .

The Manasc Isaac Architects team had the honor of winning the People's Choice Award for their poster submission at the recent Infrastructure Partners Conference. Read more . . . 

Kudos to all the winners!

CAA Annual Report now available 

The 2010 - 2011 Annual Report gives an overview of our second year of operations and our expectations for the future.

Click here to download a PDF copy

VRAES enhancements on the horizon

In response to user input and in consultation with the CAA and other industry representatives, Alberta Infrastructure is planning some IT enhancements to the VRAES system. The goal is streamlining of the input process and reduction of frustration points. Enhanced functionality to be rolled out in the near future includes: 

• More complete screen layout
• Easier to complete EOI - pre-populated fields
  
• System processing icon to indicate activity
• Ability to continue to work without completing all mandatory fields
• Login button for easy re-entry from the Log Out screen. 
• Flexibility to recall the EOI submission
• Summary of recent and historical EOI submissions
• Search function moved to top of screen
  

Request for Proposal Template now online

Our Procurement Committee has developed a standard RFP template that is now available online.   This document is intended to help owners put together requests for proposal that are consistent with industry standards. The editable Word document may be downloaded for use by any owner (public or private sector) that would appreciate a reference document.  We encourage you to share this document with your contacts.

Contract Considerations

Our Contracts Committee has developed a list of 10 Principles to Consider when signing consulting contracts. These are intended to help architects analyze contracts presented to them and negotiate with clients for fair agreements. Read more . . .

Infrastructure Partners Conference Follow Up

Thank you to all those firms who sent representatives to the second annual Infrastructure Partners Conference held at the Edmonton Expo Centre November 14 - 15th.  The total number of attendees was 410, with a much stronger showing of architects this year compared to last.

Overall conference evaluations showed 90% of respondents felt the conference was either good or excellent. We received some very constructive feedback and are looking forward to continuing to refine the format, programming and venue components so that this annual conference can continually grow and offer value to attendees.

The CAA is an active partner on the conference planning committee, so if you want to have an impact on how this conference is delivered, please let us know!

Copies of conference presentations may be found online here.

Sponsor profile . . .       

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Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday and a prosperous New Year!