Contract Alert
It has come to our attention that a document similar to AIA Form G 702 is in circulation. Architects should note that in the similar form (Q 702), the architect's certification reads: "Architect's signature below is his assurance to Owner. . ."
Nominating Committee Recommends 2002 Officers and Directors
Rey de la Reza, FAIA, chair of the Nominating Committee, will present the Committee's recommendations at the Chapter's Annual Meeting on October 18.
Nominees to be elected at that meeting are: President Elect, Chris Hudson, AIA, Morris Architects; Treasurer, Martha Seng, AIA, Jackson Ryan Architects; Director for Civic Affairs, Stephen Jovicich, AIA, Heights Venture; Director for Design, Randall Walker, AIA, Kirksey; Director for Education, Jeff Brown, AIA, Powers and Brown Architects; Director for Industry Affairs, Hal Caton, AIA, Caton Consulting; Director for Public Relations, Wendy Heger, AIA, Bricker Cannady.
Remaining on the Board to complete unexpired terms are: President, Rey de la Reza, FAIA, Rey de la Reza Architects; Secretary/TSA Director, Pam Vassallo, AIA, Ray Bailey Architects; Past President, Ray Leiker, AIA, Ray Bailey Architects; Director for Continuing Education, Reagan Miller, AIA, Reagan Miller Architect; Director for Honors and Awards, Palmer Schooley, AIA, Palmer Schooley Architects; Director for PIAs, James Vick, AIA, Knudsen and Associates; Director for Practice, John Hawkins, AIA, Porter and Hedges; and Intern/Associates Director, Lonnie Hoogeboom, AIA, Natalye Appel + Associates Architects.
Members of the Nominating Committee include Wes Good, AIA; Lonnie Hoogeboom, AIA; Kurt Hull, AIA; Donna Kacmar, AIA; Pam Vassallo, AIA; Joe Webb, AIA; Tim Conroy, AIA; and Bob Mease, AIA.
Architects Respond to Allison
In addition to cleaning out their own houses and offices and helping their clients, neighbors and relatives deal with the effects of the worst flood in living memory, Houston architects responded generously to the needs of strangers. They deserve our thanks.
What did we do?
Called attention to information on our website about flood cleanup and working with a contractor
Distributed that information through the eight FEMA emergency assistance centers and the Red Cross
Translated the information into Spanish at FEMA's request
Through FEMA, offered volunteers to homeowners for damage assessment
Donated extra Sand Castle Competition t-shirts to the Red Cross
Answered questions and distributed information at an AIA booth at FEMA's Home Recovery Fair
Spoke to appraisers and other FEMA volunteers about mold
Sent volunteers to provide pro bono advice on assessment of damage and repair needs to homeowners calling the Chapter office for the service
The architects who answered the Chapter's call for volunteers include:
Sandra Guerrero-Ward (Brand Allen); George Tracy, AIA (SDT Architects); Mark Vaughn, AIA (WHR); Timothy Rose, Associate AIA (Kirksey); Steve Durham, AIA (Kirksey); Dan Barnum, AIA (Hall Barnum Architects), Mark Serhus, Associate AIA, (FKP); Bob Brown, AIA (Mike Gaertner and Associates), Howard Merrill, AIA (Rey de la Reza Architects), Lercia Davis (Heights Venture Architects), David Foster, AIA (David Foster Architects), Cari Dunatchik (3DI); Ron Smith (BMC West); Randall Walker, AIA (Kirksey), Jay Ernst, (Kirksey), Randy Thomas (Kirksey), Scot Hutchison (Kirksey), and Erika Schwarz (Ray Bailey Architects).
Thanks to A&E Products for printing the information distributed through the FEMA centers.
While a flood like Allison is not likely to come again soon, something else no doubt will. AIA Houston needs to be ready for it. If you are interested in joining a Disaster Action Task Force, call the Chapter office.
Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 13th Edition, Available From the Chapter Office at Pre-Publication Price
Order now at the pre-publication price and save. The new edition will sell for $250 (plus tax and handling) after September 30, 2001. Members may order now for $175 and the new edition will be shipped directly to you from the publisher. Call the Chapter office, 713/520-0155, or email cathy to order.
Compiled by a team of experts from architecture, law, business, and other professions, the new edition has been completely updated, with 50% brand-new content and substantial revisions throughout. The hard cover desktop reference includes a companion CD-ROM containing samples of the entire set of AIA standard forms of agreement and related documents.
You may also order Architectural Graphic Standards, the reference guide to own. Now available is the AGS CD-ROM as an electronic companion to the text. With five powerful search engines and more than 2000 Web links, the software offers access to an enormous range of product manufacturers' information. Prices for AIA members are: AGS 3.0 CD-ROM, $375; AGS 19th Ed. book, $225; 10th Ed/3.0 combo, $550. All prices are plus taxes and shipping. For more information and to order, call the Chapter office.
AIA. What's in it for me?
Information: publications, seminars, conferences
Access: to industry standard contracts, a network of job leads, civic and business leaders
Recognition: design and service awards, national television and radio advertising, appointments to public boards
Influence: on public and Institute policy
Mentoring: one-to-one, firm to firm, professional to student
Representation: before legislative bodies, regulatory agencies
Advocacy: for the health, safety and welfare of the public, qualification-based selection for public projects, comprehensive planning and design excellence
Fellowship: with architects, with colleagues in related fields, with industry and political leaders
