| Conferences/Seminars 2013:-
ACE Annual Conference 2013:
Building for the UK’s future
Venue: Grange St Paul’s Hotel, London
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Infrastructure is not just critical to the UK’s economy today; it is the bedrock for our future
prosperity. ACE’s 2013 Annual Conference explores the key challenges and opportunities
with regards to infrastructure development and delivery. Topics for discussion include
the National Infrastructure Plan, how to reinvigorate house-building and prospects for
sustainable investment.
Keynote speakers include: Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon. Danny Alexander MP;
Darryl Murphy, Partner Corporate Finance, KPMG; and Ian Nolan, Chief Investment Officer,
UK Green Investment Bank Plc.
ACA Members can attend this event at the ACE Member rate ie £125.00 rather than the usual £250.00 rate - a saving of 50%.
To book visit: http://www.acenet.co.uk/annualconference/113 and use the discount code: PARTNER/ACA2013
January 9th, 2013 SOAPBOX DEBATE: The RIBA Plan of Work: if it ain’t broke why fix it?
Venue: The Duchess of Cambridge, 320 Goldhawk Road, London W6 0XF
Speakers:
For the new RIBA plan of work - Dale Sinclair BArch MArch RIBA RIAS, Director of Dyer
Against the new RIBA Plan of Work -
Alfred Munkenbeck RIBA ACArch,
Partner of Munkenbeck + Partners
Preamble:
The RIBA Plan of Work has become a recognised and respected road map for design, procurement and construction, both in the UK and abroad and with all its peculiarities has provided a model defining how architects should operate for generations. It has evolved subtly over the years, and the RIBA is now replacing its hallowed alphabetical stages with new numerical ones that are supposed to support the new government initiative of BIM and make the multiplicity of other service providers feel equally warm and wanted.
The next ACA Soapbox over mulled cider will debate this. Dale Sinclair, who has been instrumental in the development of the new Plan of Work, will defend the RIBA’s proposal. On the other hand, Alfred Munkenbeck, a highly respected practising architect who is passionate about his art, will propose the motion and explain his concerns.
Costs:
£5 - to include a glass of mulled wine. Booking essential. Please email us on: office@acarchitects.co.uk to reserve your place.
The invitation can be downloaded here
Conferences/Seminars 2012:-
December 6th, 2012 ACA Planning Seminar 18.00 - 21.00pm
Planning Update:
PLANNING, LOCALISM AND PICKLES
Alan Baxter Gallery 75 Cowcross Street, London. EC1M 6EL
The highly successful ACAPAG seminars return with an essential update featuring Localism and CIL, Neighbourhood Planning, NPPF and PPG/PPS and CIL. There will be a Use Classes review and discussions on upgrading 1APP and other online changes as well as listed building consents and self certification as well as a session on Eric Pickles freeing up permitted
development.
For more information and a booking form download the Planning Seminar Flier
Costs:
£35 + VAT ACA members
£55 + VAT Non members
ACA Member Private View and Networking Event: Gerald Stamp Spirits in Stone
1 November, 2012 6.00 - 9pm
Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU
Come and enjoy an evening with ACA members and hear Gerald Stamp talk about his stunning new exhibition. http://www.gerardstamp.com/new-exhibition/
ACA Members are welcome to bring colleagues and family to the event, please RSPV to: office@acarchitects.co.uk
Gerard Stamp's Norwich Cathedral
Gerard Stamp's York Minster Nave
Free breakfast kickstart training seminars on PPC2000 and TPC2005.
Dates: 19th June and 12th July 2012
Venue: Alan Baxter Gallery 75 Cowcross Street, London. EC1M 6EL
Learn from the author why PPC2000, TPC2005 and the rest of the contracts in the ACA Suite of Partnering Contracts have been chosen by Government as part of the new Government Procurement Strategy. Join us at a bite sized training session to learn more. For full information download the Kickstart Training Brochure.
April 16th ACA Debate: The Role of the Architect
Alan Baxter Gallery 75 Cowcross Street, London. EC1M 6EL
What do you think is the role of the Architect in today’s challenging times? Do Architects provide a professional service? Do Architects command the respect and ear of their clients or are they just subcontractors carrying out a task for payment?
This debate will investigate the role of the Architect in a changing world and the evolving services and opportunitues that are available to Architects.
Should Architects now be taking up the mantel and regaining control from planning consultants, project managers and builders? Is BIM the vehicle of opportunity for Architects to take the lead at the design stage? Do Architects really want to continue to concede aspects of their services to ‘planning consultants’, project managers, cost consultants and possibly event neighbourhood planners?
Come and join in the debate and let us redefine what an Architect really is. There is now the opportunity to integrate design so it and the professional Architects that create it, become a significant element of the Construction Process.
This topic will be considered by Brian Waters then debated with an invited panel of construction professionals who are:
John Assael, Director, Assael Architecture Ltd
Amanda Bailieu, Editor, BD
Angela Brady, President, RIBA
Beatrice Fraenkel, ARB
Andy von Bradsky, Director, PRP Architects
The panel will be 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
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 demistifies Planning 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
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 |
