{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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Mark the date. June 30, 2018. CAA Business Awards 2018

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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.


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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.  
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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 2018}

CAA Business Awards 2018

CAA Business Awards 2018. Deadline June 30, 2018
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{RAIC welcomes Mike Brennan}

RAIC welcomes Mike Brennan

The Board of Directors of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) announces a change to the leadership team. Mike Brennan has joined the RAIC as Chief Executive Officer.
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RAIC statement on the 2018 federal budget

“Architects understand that our work has a profound effect on the well-being and the quality of life of all Canadians,” says RAIC President Michael Cox, FRAIC.
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{Public Services and Procurement Canada seeks input on QBS}

Public Services and Procurement Canada seeks input on QBS

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) plans a trial use of Qualifications-Based-Selection (QBS) for procuring architectural and engineering services and has issued a Request-for-Information seeking feedback on QBS from the industry.
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{Architecture Student Design Challenge 2018}

Architecture Student Design Challenge 2018

Marvin Windows of Canada invites Canadian students of architecture to participate in their design competition. Submit your best design featuring their products. Any style of architecture is welcome, and personality and creativity is encouraged.
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{The 6th Annual Architizer A+Awards}

The 6th Annual Architizer A+Awards

The A+Awards are bigger than just the architectural community. Entries are judged by more than 400 luminaries from fields as diverse as fashion, publishing, product design, real estate development, and tech.
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RAIC seeks your input - CHOP survey

The RAIC and the provincial associations have begun the project to update the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects. CHOP Third Edition online and PDF releases are planned for publication in Spring 2019.
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{RAIC architecture matters postcard}

RAIC architecture matters postcard

RAIC postcard to journalists and media reminding all of fair play and exposure to artists, creators and to remember the architects behind the buildings.
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{Annual Reports}

Annual Reports

The Annual Reports for the Consulting Architects of Alberta provides the highlights of each year.
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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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{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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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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