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AIA Pennsylvania
Phone: (717) 236-4055
Fax: (717) 236-5407
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Members Corner - NEW!
As a new section of our eNewsletter, we would like to dedicate this section to some of the member FAQ's. Each month we will feature a new Q&A session. If you have a question you would like answered, we would love to hear from you: awright@aiapa.org.
Q: Pennsylvania Architectural License Renewal - When is it due and how do I renew my license?
This is a timely question, as the biennial renewal cycle is this year, and renewal notices should be appearing in your mail box in about a month with official instructions for Firm and License renewal this cycle. Consider this a "heads up" to keep an eye on your incoming mail. Licenses expire June 30th of every odd-numbered year. Therefore, both Architecture Firm and Architect renewal applications are due no later than June 30, 2009. The State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs typically mails renewal notices 2 to 3 months prior to the license expiration date. Notices are mailed to the most recent address the licensee has reported to the board. Remember, it is your responsibility to renew your license. If for some reason you do not receive the renewal notice, you are still responsible. Failure to renew your licenses can result in a permanent disciplinary action appearing on your record, so please do not fail to renew. The website for the State Architects Licensure Board is www.dos.state.pa.us/arch. You can check on the current status of your license and read the most up-to-date versions of the State Architects Licensure Law and accompanying regulations. |
Legislative Update
We are already tracking a number of bills in the new 2009-2010 Legislative Session. One of the primary objectives of our Legislative Agenda is Sustainability. There have been several bills introduced that focus on energy efficiency and "green" buildings, as well as historic preservation. HB116 (Harper) and HB444 (M. Smith), the High-Performance, State-Funded Buildings Standards Act would require the design, construction and renovation of buildings that receive a State appropriation to comply with specified energy and environmental building standards. HB43 (Harper) and HB445 (M. Smith) would amend the Tax Reform Code establishing the High-Performance Buildings Tax Credit for either the construction of a high-performance building or the rehabilitation of a building which is not a high-performance building into a high-performance building. Also introduced early in the session is HB42 (Freeman), the Historic Preservation Incentive Act which would establish the Historic Preservation Incentive Grant Program to provide grants to owners of eligible properties that undertake eligible residential building improvements. If you are interested in reading these and other bills that AIA Pennsylvania is tracking, visit our website at www.aiapa.org or click here (this page is updated daily with the progress of each bill). |
UCC Review & Advisory Council
Last fall, AIA Pennsylvania succeeded in passing House Bill 1096. Now Act 106, it established the UCC Review & Advisory Council. The Governor's office recently announced the appointment of the members of the Council with two of AIA Pennsylvania's members among those who were appointed. They are Dallas Miller, AIA of HAAS Building Solutions in State College and Carl J. Handman, AIA of Eyerman, Csala, Hapeman & Handman of Wilkes Barre.
The Council's purpose is to evaluate proposed revisions to the UCC and make recommendations to the Department of Labor & Industry and the Legislature. It also reviews new and amended provisions contained in triennial revisions of the codes issued by the International Code Council to any of its codes.
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| Are you Licensed in the state of Michigan?
There are new penalty sections for unlicensed activities that become effective in 2009.
In Michigan, architects, professional engineers and professional land surveyors are licensed under Article 20 within the Occupational Code. There are about 28 licensed disciplines in the Occupational Code.
Section 601 (amended) is the section that applies to all licensed categories.
Paragraph 7 is the 2008 increased penalty section. The old law had a $500 penalty for practicing architecture, professional engineering & professional land surveying without a license; effective March 31, 2009 the fine will increase to $5,000 plus imprisonment. It also makes it a felony if the licensee's actions lead to death or serious injury.
Paragraphs 8 & 9 are the Injunctive Relief sections.
Section 2006 was added in 2008 so that an unlicensed person cannot collect fees for their illegal activities.
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National Trust for Historic Preservation Issues Call for Nominations for the 2009 National Preservation Awards
Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates the best of preservation by presenting National Preservation Awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate excellence in historic preservation.
You may nominate a deserving individual, organization, agency, or project for a National Preservation Award. The postmark deadline for all award nominations, including the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award, Trustees' Award, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Award, National Trust/HUD Secretary's Award, and National Preservation Honor Awards, is March 2, 2009. Those nominations not selected to receive a Trustees', ACHP, or HUD Award will automatically be considered for an Honor Award.
If you have questions or need additional information about the awards or the nomination process, please call Heather Johnson at 202.588.6315 or e-mail awards@nthp.org. |
AIA Speakers Registry 
Sharing the Wealth of AIA Architects
Call it a kind of matchmaking service: Conference and workshop sponsors want architects to speak, and the AIA happens to know quite a few architects. The new national AIA Speakers Registry brings architects and speaking opportunities together. You are invited to join this reliable, growing source of expertise on design, building, and planning topics. You'll be in good company whenever event planners turn to the AIA for architects who can speak about anything from practice management to effective client presentations, from disaster preparedness to historic preservation. Best of all, the Speakers Registry gives you, an AIA member, even more opportunities to shine-exercising leadership, sharing knowledge, giving service. Now it's time to add your expertise to the AIA Speakers Registry-or to find the right presenter for your event.
Instantly Raise Your Professional Profile: Register Now
Joining the registry is fast and free. The more information you provide, the more visible you will be in the search results. You'll be asked to provide contact information, brief professional background information, and specific areas of expertise. Those offering speaking engagements will contact you directly. Even if you don't want to be a speaker, you can still use the Registry to find one. |
Hold the date, you won't want to miss this... September 21-23, 2009
This year's Architects Day and Design Awards program will be celebrated along with our 100th birthday!
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