Archinect’s Post

An interesting read on the early early years of who was considered an Architect to where we are at now and how you obtain the title Architect.

This article, written by Brian Schaps, highlights the importance for licensed design professionals in Louisiana, such as architects and engineers, to understand the five-year peremption period established by law, which can extinguish claims against them for professional negligence or breach of contract. Brian further discusses a recent court decision holding that the peremption period can commence upon the completion of the design professional’s services rather than commencing after the acceptance of the project, potentially enabling more design professionals to successfully assert this defense to untimely claims. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gAUuvK2i #peremption #Louisiana #designprofessionals #untimelyclaims

The ARCPE exam is the final step towards registration as an Architectural Professional!

Under the Brooks Act, which governs architecture/engineering procurements, an offeror cannot rely on its subcontractor to satisfy a license requirement. The awardee in this case probably could've held on to the award if it had formed a joint venture with its subcontractor. Subscribe to Pub K here: https://lnkd.in/dfKsth7 #govcon #pubkgroup #governmentcontracts #bidprotests

Alister Smith, professional partner and head of Stags planning and design provides an update on Class Q and Class R Permitted Development Rights. Major changes have just been introduced by the government, with the new legislation planned to come into effect on 21 May 2024. For the full article: https://lnkd.in/erCqc3KY #development #property #building #legislation #planning #design #conversions #update

ATTN Licensure Candidates - Check out this important update from NCARB on Upcoming Exam Changes!

Do you want to meet with nationally recognized law enforcement, fire station, and public safety design architects and take your public safety project to the next level? Attend the 1-on-ONE sessions at the Firehouse Magazine Station Design Conference and have your project personally reviewed to receive expert advice based on where you are in the process and input on how to proceed. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gy6rKhmC Already signed up? Prepare for your 1-on-ONE session by collecting the following visual aids to bring to your session:    - Tax map    - Site Plan    - Existing Drawings    - Proposed Drawings    - Site photos    - Reports or Feasibility Studies

#Accessibility from the First Step Download this #ADA Course and Earn #AIA Course Credits! "Designing Automatic Pedestrian Entryways to Exceed ADA Standards" #accessibilitymatters #continuingeducation #automaticdoors #AIA The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Spoiler Alert: NCARB is making two changes to the ARE starting in February 2024. 1. Building code update. 2. No more quantitative fill in the blank questions on the ARE. See their post & link: NCARB regularly works with our psychometricians and hundreds of volunteer architects to ensure the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) aligns with exam best practices and current architectural practice. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the ARE, we are implementing two updates that will go into effect in February 2024. Learn more » https://ow.ly/zI1Y50Qgz4C

TO STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS in my network (or beyond): a picture and a question from a good friend. The question: "Does anyone know the architectural logistic of these double arches? Were they built together? Do they serve an engineering need, or are they purely aesthetic?" [btw, I suspect a typo: perhaps "the architectural rationale, rather than logistic. Pace.] Iain MacLeod; Bill Harvey; Chlöe C.; David McKay CEng MICE; inter alia !