{What is a consulting architect?}

What is a consulting architect?

Architects serve as trusted advisors. Their role is holistic, blending diverse requirements and disciplines in a creative process, while serving the public interest and addressing health and safety matters.
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{The architect's role}

The architect's role

Consulting architects are possibility thinkers and detail-oriented creators—all at once. They consider every aspect of a project’s entire scope and understand how to put these components together to create outstanding spaces where people can be inspired.
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{Why you need an architect}

Why you need an architect

Creating a residential, commercial or industrial building is not an easy task to manage on your own. Hiring a professional to offer vision, manage planning details, and take overall responsibility is key to completing a successful project.
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{How to choose an architect}

How to choose an architect

Your project’s success depends on an effective working relationship between you and your architect. Every firm offers a unique set of skills, expertise, and value. Taking the time to create an effective partnership ensures satisfaction at completion.
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CAA Business Awards

The deadline has now passed to participate in the CAA 2017 Business Award Program.  We thank everyone who considered applying and especially those who forwarded their submission.
 
Details about the outcome will be announced at the CAA Annual General Meeting on September 21, 2017, and then posted online. 
 
Countdown to CAA's AGM:

    
 
 

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our Diamond Level sponsors


 


Serving as the business voice of architects in Alberta 

 

We represent, advocate for and support all Alberta practicing architects to build a positive business environment for architectural firms in Alberta.

Our Mission 

The CAA advocates for the way that projects are procured, contracted, delivered and valued.  



Our Vision 

To serve as the business voice for consulting architectural firms in Alberta by contributing to the development of a positive business environment benefitting our clients and our profession.

Find a Firm Business & Advocacy Scope & Fees

Consulting Architects serve the needs of clients from Alberta and around the world. Searching CAA’s membership list of consulting architecture firms may help you find the partner for your next project.


Search the list of firms
Working together our member firms are creating a positive business environment and strong architectural profession better able to serve the needs of our clients and our communities.  
Learn about the issues & browse resource
Learn more about our advocacy activities

The Architectural and Engineering Suggested Fee and Scope of Services Reference is an excellent resource suggesting how one might determine professional fees.

 

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{CAA Business Awards 2017}

CAA Business Awards 2017

Reminder! Please submit your entries to The 2017 CAA Business Awards There are already a number of architecture-related awards programs, but none like the program the CAA is about to launch. This program will focus on the “business” of architecture.
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{City of Calgary Mayor's Urban Design Awards}

City of Calgary Mayor's Urban Design Awards

The Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUDA) recognizes the contribution of Calgary artists, architects and designers to the liveability of our city. They leave a legacy of high calibre urban design, buildings and public spaces, and help set standards.
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{INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING POSEIDON Online Release }

INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING POSEIDON Online Release

The City of Calgary, Water Resources, Infrastructure Planning is pleased to announce that POSEIDONOnline Release 2.5 will go live June 29, 2017.
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{Architects call for Indigenous design for new centre}

Architects call for Indigenous design for new centre

The former United States embassy building in Ottawa is not a culturally appropriate space for an Indigenous Centre, says the Indigenous Task Force of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), on the eve of National Aboriginal Day.
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{RFP GH 2017 001 Nunavut Water Board New Office Building}

RFP GH 2017 001 Nunavut Water Board New Office Building

Architectural and Engineering Services for the Nunavut Water Board New Office Building.
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{Alberta Innovates - Micro grants}

Alberta Innovates - Micro grants

The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (EDT) and Alberta Innovates (AI) have collaborated to deliver the Export Readiness Micro-Voucher Program(the “Program”) as part of the larger Alberta Export Expansion Package (AEEP).
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{AIHA Annual Report}

AIHA Annual Report

The annual Report to Community takes a look back on 2016 and ahead through 2017 to highlight the achievements and goals of their municipal partnership.
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{Curing Canada's Carbon Emissions }

Curing Canada's Carbon Emissions

Last month, the country’s first Zero Carbon Building Standard was launched by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), in support of the country’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 per cent by 2030.
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Urgent Practice Advisory

Issued by Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions (BGIS) on behalf of Public Services and Procurement Canada
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{RAIC names 2017 College Fellows}

RAIC names 2017 College Fellows

Alberta architects present on the RAIC's 2017 College Fellows list.
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{CanBIM Innovation Spotlight: Annual Publication Available}

CanBIM Innovation Spotlight: Annual Publication Available

The CanBIM Innovation Spotlight: Annual Publication is now available Download your copy today!!.
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{CCA announces incoming president}

CCA announces incoming president

Introduction of CCA's Incoming President & Chief Operating Officer
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{newstudio architecture inc. and DIALOG announce merger}

newstudio architecture inc. and DIALOG announce merger

The leaders of newstudio architecture inc. and DIALOG have decided to join forces. We’re thrilled to announce that as of April 1, the firms will merge and operate as one from DIALOG’s Edmonton studio.
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{Prominent Edmonton architect to chair university board}

Prominent Edmonton architect to chair university board

The Board of Governors and Margaret Mrazek, former Acting Chair, are pleased to welcome the appointment of Vivian Manasc as Chair of The Governors of Athabasca University.
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{RAIC members release new book: “Tall Wood Buildings”}

RAIC members release new book: “Tall Wood Buildings”

Michael Green, FRAIC, and Jim Taggart, FRAIC, have co-authored the newly released publication that provides an introduction to the technology behind tall wood construction systems. The book includes 13 case studies.
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{CanBIM Innovation Spotlight: Annual Publication }

CanBIM Innovation Spotlight: Annual Publication

The CanBIM Innovation Spotlight: Annual Publication is now available. Pick up a copy or sign up to CanBIM's Mailing list to receive a hard copy.
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{Media Release March 22, 2017}

Media Release March 22, 2017

Attention Infrastructure/Business/Construction/Economic Development Editors: 
Consulting Architects of Alberta Supports Infrastructure Spending:
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{RAIC Document Six, 2017 Edition now available}

RAIC Document Six, 2017 Edition now available

RAIC Document Six, 2017 Edition now available Click image below. Did you know CAA's Procurement and Contracts Committee was invited to offer feedback to the RAIC Committee preparing the updates to Document 6, our industry’s standard form of contract.
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{Scope of Services and Fee Reference Version 3.0}

Scope of Services and Fee Reference Version 3.0

What's new and not new in Version 3.0? This document is an excellent resource to assist you in determining appropriate fees for architectural, engineering and interior design services.
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{Last chance for 6 Structured Learning Hours}

Last chance for 6 Structured Learning Hours

Click on picture to learn more and to register.
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{Construction Canada Annual Salary Survey}

Construction Canada Annual Salary Survey

Join countless architects, specifiers, engineers, product manufacturers, and facility managers and anonymously share candid thoughts.
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{aceBIM focuses on 5 themes}

aceBIM focuses on 5 themes

Building on successful workshops in 2016, aceBIM plans to continue to focus on 5 themes to support adoption of BIM across Alberta: engage, develop, educate, deploy, and sustain. Check out the attached power point.
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CAA mailing address

The correct address for CAA and a thank you to our firms for providing a physical address for mail and couriers.
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