| Conferences/Seminars 2012:-
February 14th ACAPAG 14.30 - 17.30pm
Planning Update:
PLANNING AND LOCALISM - A Love-in for St Valentines Day
Alan Baxter Gallery 75 Cowcross Street, London. EC1M 6EL
The ACAPAG seminar features Plannign and Localism and will cover current issues in the Localism Act, Neighbourhood Planning and the New Homes Bonus. Other essential topics to be discussed include the NPPF and PPG/PPS, Community Infrastructure Levy and 106, Use Classes and a number of other topical areas of concern for architects and planners
For more information and a booking form download the Planning Seminar Flier
Costs: £35 + VAT ACA members £55 + VAT Non members
January 31st ACA Talk by Paul Morrell, Chief Construction Adviser 6.30pm for 7pm
Alan Baxter Gallery 75 Cowcross Street, London. EC1M 6EL
Integration: Abdication or Adaptation?
It is a well-worn argument that no industry separates the conception, design, manufacture and operation of its product in so structural a way as construction. The consequence is a series of fractures in the way that value should be pulled through the process, with design too often under-informed by the practicalities of construction and by the intended use of the asset over its life. That much is reasonably common ground; but whenever change is proposed in the way the industry goes about its business, it is perceived as a power struggle - and the response is motivated more by an attack/defence of the status quo (with the accent on status) than by a genuine consideration of the long-term interests of the industry's customers. Architects are at the heart of this, and the choices they make, as a profession, a business or an individual, will define their future and the shape of the industry for years to come. So, is integration a mortal threat to the influence of the architect, or an opportunity to adapt to thrive?
Panel: Dr David Mosey, Professor Will Hughes, Alan Eyre, Alan Baxter, Amanda Baillieu, Brian Waters, Trevor Sutters and Alison Coutinho Chaired by Terry Brown, ACA President
if you would like to attend or RSVP to this event through our Meetup page: http://www.meetup.com/ACAEvents/ or email us on: office@acarchitects.co.uk
Alternatively, download the flier and return it to us. The flier can be found at this LINK
Costs:
£10.00 + VAT
To include refreshments
Conferences/Seminars 2011:-
November 30th ACA Planning Debate and Social Evening 6.30 for 7pm
PLAN/NON-PLAN: The Dilemma of Development Control
The Duchess of Cambridge, 320 Goldhawk Road, Ravenscourt Park, London W6 0XF
An informal evening of debate and beer tasting at the Duchess of Cambridge. We will host a planning debate on the issues relating to the new NPPF which some see as opening the doors to planning mayhem and others think do not go far enough. Our debate will be between Alfred Munkenbeck and David Warden.
if you would like to attend or RSVP to this event through our Meetup page: http://www.meetup.com/ACAEvents/ or email us on: office@acarchitects.co.uk
The audio recording from this debate is now available to download from here. Please note that the recording is not of a fantastic quality but it gives you an idea of the debate and the topics discussed. The file is approx 35MB in size so should download within a couple of minutes on a broadband connection.
Speakers:
'FOR PLAN': Mr David Warden MSc MRTPI, Chartered Town Planner, Principal Planner London Borough of Enfield, Director DGW Planning.
'AGAINST PLAN': Mr Alfred Munkenbeck, RIBA, ARB, Principal of Munkenbeck and Partners and ACA Council member.
Costs:
Debate: Free of Charge
Beer tasting: £1.50 for a half glass
This is the first in a new type of event for the ACA. This ACA Soapbox series of informal public debates will let you have your say on a number of topical issues in a convivial setting. Please circulate the flier to all that may be interested
October 10th and 11th 2011: PPC/TPC Annual Conference
Tortworth Four Pillars Hotel, Bristol
ACA members can attend this conference at the PPC User Group rates. For full information on the conference and the first PPC/TPC awards ceremony please visit http://www.ppc2000.co.uk/conference.html
June 7th, 2011: Setting up and Sustaining a Practice: Practice Essentials
Join us for an afternoon seminar to learn the essentials of running a practice from a variety of speakers discussing topics such as:
Bookkeeping and VAT basics
Insurance essentials
Marketing and social media
Practice essentials
Download a booking form: Practice Essentials and use the enquiry form below to register a place at this not to be missed seminar.
May 25th, 2011 - ACA Annual Conference and AGM
AGM: 18.45 for 19.00 Annual Dinner: 19.30 for 20.00
Keynote Speaker: Paul Morrell, Chief Construction Adviser
The ACA Annual conference features an afternoon of CPD followed by the annual dinner. Please see the flier for detailsl and a booking form. If you have any enquiries, please contact us on: office@acarchitects.co.uk
May 10th 2011: ACA Fee Scales Research Update
The ACA will be discussing their research to date on the Fee Scales Chart. Booking can be made via the link below or by emailing us at: office@acarchitects.co.uk
For more information on the seminar download the booking form: Fee Scales Research |
