RAIC supports Bill C-323

The bill would create a 20 percent federal tax credit for rehabilitation of recognized historic places.

RFPQ / Contract Alert

The RFPQ raises numerous concerns related to business risk and uninsurable risk.

Moriyama RAIC International Prize & Scholarships: deadline March 8

FIRPAC seeks RAIC member feedback

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) provided an update on a document they have been working on called the National Performance Standards for Office Buildings (NPS). If you are interested in reviewing the document and providing feedback, please contact firpac@raic.org.

There is discussion about the possibility that PSPC would transition from Standing Offers to a Supply Arrangements process. RAIC members are invited to provide industry views. Comments can be sent to firpac@raic.org.

• Minutes of the recent FIRPAC meeting

Chancellor of the College of Fellows: Call for Nominations

The deadline for nominations is February 17. For more information, please contact Chantal Charbonneau at 613-241-3600, extension 214 or ccharbonneau@raic.org.

• Nomination form
• College of Fellows rules and regulations

Register for RAIC Syllabus studio courses

The deadline for registration is February 1.

Enter the 2017 Canadian Green Building Awards

The awards recognize excellence in the design and execution of Canadian residential and non-residential buildings of all types. Winning projects will be published in the summer issue of SABMag and at sabmagazine.com.

Green Interior Awards now accepting entries

This international awards program is focused on the integration and creation of green interior products. Interior designers, architects, and manufacturers can enter interior projects and products that are healthy for people and the planet.

In memoriam: Joe Wai, FRAIC

A memorial celebration is planned for February 5, 2–5 p.m., at the Chinese Cultural Centre in Vancouver.