Excellence on the Prairies
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Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Associations of Architects.
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Con-Ed Events
The following opportunities may be of interest to members of the Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA) and others. Please be aware that the MAA does not, in any way, review or endorse any third party providers and/or content relative to opportunities listed.
In accordance with the MAA's current mandatory continuing education requirements, individual members who are reporting in Manitoba are obliged to both:
- self-determine the eligibility (and category); and
- self-report on their individual electronic transcript;
relevant activities that they might undertake during a particular continuing education period.
The above does not apply to members who have elected and executed an equivalency option and are reporting elsewhere, as they are subject to and governed by the requirements of the primary reporting jurisdiction.
Distance Education Modules
RAIC 2021 Congress on Architecture | Climate Action and Architecture
October 4, 2021
The RAIC Congress on Architecture brings professionals together to ignite action, strengthen connections, and share ideas on a single issue of importance to the profession.
WCA | Project Delivery Methods
October 5, 2021 to October 7, 2021
You will gain expert insight into key considerations for evaluating and selecting a project delivery method, including project-specific needs and priorities, allocation of risk, team members' expertise, success measurements, budget and schedule.
CCDC | CCDC 9 Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution
October 21, 2021
CCDC will be hosting a series of live document orientation webinars. The first webinar will be on CCDC 9 in which the participant will never have to worry about filling out the forms incorrectly ever again!
WCA | CCDC 5A | 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success
October 26, 2021
In this course, you will delve into detail on what Construction Management is, the roles and responsibilities of each partner throughout all project phases: predesign, design, project delivery and post construction.
WCA | Proposal Pursuit: Strategies for Success
November 8, 2021
A team of trainers will review each stage of the RFP process from the perspectives of a project owner, consultant and contractor and you'll gain key insights about what to consider for successful progression
WCA | Managing CCDC Contracts to Minimize Conflict
November 30, 2021 to December 2, 2021
Gain insights into key clauses and concepts in different project delivery methods that consistently create challenges and conflict.
WCA | CCDC Contracts: Supplementaries & Non-Standard Clauses
January 18, 2022
This course will help you understand what the risks are in CCDC, CCA and provincial standard contracts that have been modified by non-standard clauses, why these clauses are modified and the costs associated with these clauses.
WCA | CCDC 5A | 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success
February 22, 2022
In this course, you will delve into detail on what Construction Management is, the roles and responsibilities of each partner throughout all project phases: predesign, design, project delivery and post construction.
AEC Daily | Online Learning Centre
Online Learning
AIA | The American Institute of Architects
Online Learning
America Training Solutions
Online Learning
BD+C University
Online Learning
CWC | Wood WORKS! E-Learning Centre
The Canadian Wood Council has assembled Architects, Engineers, Researchers and Educators to present Professional Development programs that provide you with the most current information on this new generation of wood materials, design and applications.
GreenCE
Online Learning
Hanleywood University
Online Learning
MAA | ConEd Session Recording | Dispute Resolution and Getting Paid in The Time of COVID
This recording is for the benefit to Intern and Registered Members who were unable to participate when the session was delivered. The recording will be made available to members until June 28, 2022.
MAA | ConEd Session Recording | Exposing the Myths and Misconceptions Around Surety Bonding
This recording is for the benefit to Intern and Registered Members who were unable to participate when the session was delivered. The recording will be made available to members until August 11, 2022.
MAA | ConEd Session Recording | Struggling 2 Strong - Strategies + Tactics to Optimize your Practice
This recording is for the benefit to Intern and Registered Members who were unable to participate when the session was delivered. The recording will be made available to members until February 3, 2022.
PDH Academy
Online Learning
RAIC | Continuing Education Opportunities
Various learning opportunities
Ron Blank + Associates Inc.
Online Learning
The Continuing Architect
Online Learning
The RAIC launches Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training Course
This course is designed to help us learn about First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, communities and governments in Canada. The program has five modules The online course and is available in English or French.
Educational Sessions
WCA | Building Code: Renovations and Upgrading to Existing Buildings
October 15, 2021
This session covers the City of Winnipeg Building Bylaw, the Manitoba Building Code and the Manitoba Fire Code requirements that pertain to renovations and upgrading of existing buildings in the City of Winnipeg.
WCA | Understanding Construction Documents
October 18, 2021
This session will provide you with an overview of the various construction documents and how they work together.
WCA | Building Code: Building Size and Construction Relative to Occupancy
November 19, 2021
This session will provide you with an understanding of the application of Subsection 3.2.2. Size and Construction Relative to Occupancy of the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) to buildings regulated by Part 3 of the Code.
WCA | Building Knowledge: The Construction Industry Explained
December 8, 2021
This two-day session breaks down the complexity of the construction industry by showing how various stakeholders - owners, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and service providers fit into the industry.
WCA | Building Code: Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection
December 17, 2021
In this session, you will gain an understanding of the application of Subsection 3.2.3. Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection of the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) to buildings regulated by Part 3 of the Code.
WCA | Building Code: Mezzanines and Interconnected Floor Spaces
January 21, 2022
This session will provide you with an understanding of the application of Subsection 3.2.8. Mezzanines and Openings through Floor Assemblies of the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) to buildings regulated by Part 3 of the Code.
WCA | Construction Project Closeout
February 16, 2022
This course will identify and discuss closeout requirement for each phase so that the last 3% of the project doesn't end up being 15% of the effort.
WCA | Building Code: Means of Egress - Exits and Access to Exits
February 18, 2022
These two half-day session will provide you with a basic understanding of the application of Section 3.4. Exits of the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) to buildings regulated by Part 3 of the Code.
WCA | Building Code: Means of Egress - Exits and Access to Exits
February 25, 2022
These two half-day session will provide you with a basic understanding of the application of Section 3.4. Exits of the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) to buildings regulated by Part 3 of the Code.
WCA | Building Code: Fire Separations and Fire-Resistance Ratings
March 18, 2022
This half-day session will provide you with a basic understanding of the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) requirements for wall, floor and ceiling assemblies to be constructed as fire separations with a required fire-resistance rating.
WCA | Building Code: Preparing Alternative Solutions
April 15, 2022
In this session, you will explore issues surrounding the documentation of Alternative Solutions, including the types of documentation required and the need for such documentation to be retained and kept available by the authority having jurisdiction.
WCA | Building Code: Cladding and the Manitoba Building Code
May 13, 2022
In this half-day course, you will review the factors that govern cladding requirements in the Manitoba Building Code
WCA | Building Code: National Fire Code Requirements for Buildings
June 3, 2022
This session will provide a basic understanding of the 2015 National Fire Code of Canada (NFC) requirements for fire department access to buildings, maintenance of fire protection systems + the storage and handling of dangerous goods in buildings.
MAA
Pitblado Law | Limitations of Actions
September 29, 2021
Topics include limitation periods + when they start; the new limitation regime brought in by Bill 51; claims made insurance, and impacts on projects less than 15 years old.
Honouring Our Mother | Part 1: Indigenous Knowledge, Climate Change and Practice
October 19, 2021
Part 1 focuses on Indigenous ways of looking at a place, ground, history, people, and other living beings.
Honouring Our Mother | Part 2: A Storytellers Vision: Weaving Indigenous + Western Ways of Knowing
November 16, 2021
Part 2 will discuss approaches to weave Indigenous and western ways of knowing.
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