Table of Contents
Conference Program of Events ...... 2 Annual General Meeting Agenda ...... 4 EXECUTIVE REPORTS President ...... 6 Secretary - Treasurer ...... 8 Proposed Budget for 2013 ...... 8 Executive Director ...... 10 Registrar and Member Services Coordinator ...... 12 COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Structure ...... 14 Practice Practice Committee ...... 15 Interprovincial Relations ...... 16 Saskatchewan Construction Panel ...... 17 Saskatchewan Construction Association Advisory Council ...... 18 Saskatchewan Building & Accessibility Standards Appeal Board ...... 19 Saskatchewan Bid Depository Inc...... 20 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Regina ...... 20 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Saskatoon ...... 22 Education Education Committee ...... 24 Internship in Architecture Program ...... 24 RAIC Syllabus Program ...... 25 Senate - University of Saskatchewan ...... 27 Senate - University of Regina ...... 28 SIAST - Architectural and Building/Interior Technologies Programs ...... 30 Communications Communications Committee ...... 31 Design Council ...... 31 Prairie Design Awards ...... 32 RAIC ...... 33 School of Architecture ...... 36 Past President Branding Committee ...... 38 Nominations ...... 38 MINUTES OF THE 2012 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ...... 39 2012 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ...... 49 Annual Report
Conference Program of Events
The Saskatchewan Association of Architects Building and Infrastructure Industry Conference 2013 Achieving Value, Part 1: Project Definition Delta Regina - Regina, Saskatchewan
Thursday May 9 2 pm SAA Council Meeting Genoa, 3rd Floor
6 - 9 pm Conference Registration Pre-Function Area, Convention Level
7 - 9 pm Opening Reception Presentation on the 2012, Venice Biennale in Architecture Compania, Convention Level
9 pm - 1 am Hospitality Room Milan, Ground Floor
Friday May 10 7 am - 5 pm Conference Registration Pre-Function Area, Convention Level
7 - 8 am Breakfast Trentino, Convention Level
7:30 am - 4 pm Building and Infrastructure Industry Conference 2013 Achieving Value, Part 1: Project Definition Trentino, Convention Level
11:50 am - 1 pm Lunch Trentino, Convention Level
4:30 - 6 pm Book Launch & Reception ARCHITECTURE OF SASKATCHEWAN: A Visual Journey, 1930 - 2011 Compania, Convention Level
6 pm Dinner on your own
6:30 pm RAIC Fellows Dinner - Beer Brothers Gastropub & Deli
9 pm - 1 am Hospitality Room Milan, Ground Floor
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Saturday May 11
8 am - 1:30 pm Conference Registration Pre-Function Area, Convention Level
8 - 9 am Breakfast Trentino, Convention Level
9 am - 12 pm Member Forum
12 - 1 pm Lunch
1 pm The Saskatchewan Association of Architects Annual General Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 pm SAA Council Meeting Genoa, 3rd Floor
6 pm Champagne Reception Pre-Function Area, Convention Level
7 pm President’s Dinner Trentino, Convention Level
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May 11, 2013
1 pm Delta Regina - Regina, Saskatchewan Trentino, Convention level Agenda Chairperson: Bob Croft, President
1. Call to Order 2. President’s Welcome 3. Acceptance of the Agenda 4. Acceptance of the Minutes of the 2012 Annual General Meeting 5. Introduction of New Members 6. Recognitions 7. Nominating Committee Report & Introduction of Council Member Nominees 8. Reports 1. President’s Report 2. Practice Committee Report 3. Education Committee Report 4. Communications Committee Report 5. Executive Director Report 6. Secretary-Treasurer Report
9. Acceptance of Reports 10. Bylaw Amendments 11. Election of Council Members 12. Appointment of Accountants for the year ending December 31, 2013 13. Other Business 14. Adjournment
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President
Bob Croft
Our Association continues to grow with our positive economy and the related influx of out of province architects and firms that are joining the SAA and working in Saskatchewan. Our SAA members and staff find themselves with new opportunities and challenges. Current thought is that this change in population will continue to unfold over the next five to ten years as we become a province of 1.2 million people by 2020. This level of growth has been at the core of your Council’s work over this past year. We see the need now more than ever to support SAA members through this transition, building on new opportunities, welcoming the challenges of a growing province and investing in the SAA to ensure our members and staff have the required infrastructure to continue to support our growth.
We are also witnessing new provincially lead Lean-based processes and the creation of new agencies, such as SaskBuilds, to support a strategy of growth and new infrastructure investments in Saskatchewan. At the heart of this will be investments in skills training, education and new facilities that will help contribute to Saskatchewan’s growth. New people moving to Saskatchewan also helps drive local economies and through their skills contribution, help move our province forward. A growth of nearly 200,000 people in less than eight years means that this year we are predicted to welcome 25,000 new Saskatchewan citizens – that is equivalent to the population of the cities of Yorkton and Melville combined. Saskatchewan architects are taking up the challenge, investing in hiring new staff and working hard to maintain a competitive, well trained workforce able to meet the demands to compete and create key community facilities and supporting infrastructure required by our growing communities. Consider for a moment what this will mean to pressures mounting in our schools, hospitals and recreational facilities. Many of the people moving to Saskatchewan for employment are bringing their families, who will require access to schools. If the forecast holds true, and assuming that our current infrastructure is near capacity, the predicted expansion to meet the future needs of new residents of school age, will bring nearly 30,000 new students - enough to fill 56 new schools alone.
With these challenges and changes happening in the province, your council met last August to determine key areas of focus that will help the SAA manage changes over the coming years. We recognized that we need to build closer relationships with our key industry partners (engineers, contractors, etc.) and government agencies. Our AGM, this year and over the next number of years, is and will be expanded to facilitate important discussions with our partner agencies and begin the process of creating a shared understanding on changes that are affecting all of us. We have created the following five key objectives:
1. Strengthen the skill set (of architects and practices) to enhance the competitive advantage of the profession
2. Increase the SAA’s capacity to support and develop the profession within their mandate
3. Build strategic partnerships with industry and government
4. Enhance the profile and visibility of the profession
5. Improve the quality and standards of practice delivered by the profession
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It has been an honour and pleasure to once again serve as President of the Saskatchewan Association of Architects. Please accept my sincere appreciation for granting me this privilege and I look forward to continuing to support the work of the incoming council and our profession during the coming years.
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Secretary - Treasurer
Jeff Howlett
Saskatchewan Association of Architects 2013 Operating Budget
Revenues 2011 2012 2013 Budget Annual Dues 323,330 411,510 410,550 Other Membership 3,366 10,023 19,475 Investment Earnings (40) 4,055 0 AGM Revenue 55,952 47,620 67,195 Other Income 54,653 13,216 1,200 437,261 486,424 498,420
Expenditures Advertising & Promotion 6,032 3,588 4,050 Advocacy 64,376 8,941 14,550 Amortization 870 987 0 Annual General Meeting 59,435 35,589 52,195 Bad Debts 0 2,530 0 Bank Charges 4,760 8,349 7,220 CALA Assessments 18,531 17,848 18,466 CALA Interprovincial Meetings 14,111 8,484 10,368 Council Expense 13,458 22,175 24,164 Member Expenses 17,994 4,675 21,050 Office 12,326 14,463 18,925 Other Expense 0 0 3,800 Professional Fees 12,264 10,708 24,660 RAIC 2010 5,736 0 0 Rent 24,660 25,230 25,830 Salaries & Employee Benefits 141,551 207,854 230,018 Scholarships & Awards 12,515 22,512 32,750 Utilities 945 943 1,200 409,564 394,876 489,246
Transfer to reserves 9,174 Excess of revenues over expenditures $ 27,697 $ 91,548 $ 0
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The SAA continues to be on firm financial footing, based on a concerted effort over the past few years to not only maintain a balanced budget but to also increase the amount of funds in reserves. We had a strong year-end position including growing member’s equity by $28,000.
Revenue has increased due to two main factors: we are still seeing a large influx of out-of-province members, and we had an additional levy to support the proposed School of Architecture at the University of Saskatchewan. For 2013, we are anticipating modest growth in our membership numbers. We are also showing increased revenues as we are anticipating replacing members’ seals as part of the brand refresh. However, this will be revenue neutral and will show up as an increased expense.
Projected expenses have also increased, largely due to increased staff levels at the office. Staff levels have remained the same over the past few years even though membership numbers have increased dramatically. There are more pressures upon the office for due diligence of paperwork due to interprovincial reciprocity agreements. 2013 will see a four-month training overlap in preparation for Natal Laycock’s maternity leave, and a staff position intended to help assist the ongoing activities of Council and committees of Council, with a main emphasis to support the Practice Committee.
The SAA continues to collect a special levy to support the student bursary program. This program is ongoing and is intended to be revenue neutral. Two $10,000 bursaries were awarded in 2012.
At the 2012 AGM, members voted to collect a special, one time levy to support the proposed School of Architecture at the University of Saskatchewan. It is intended that this will appear as revenue neutral, however the Memorandum of Understanding with the University was not in place in 2012 and as such it appears as a revenue but is anticipated to appear as an expense in 2013.
Unrestricted reserves at the unaudited year-end are $248,163. As a non-profit organization the SAA is allowed to maintain assets representing about 66% of yearly expenses. We are currently under this threshold and wish to reach it within the next five years.
Additionally, Saskatchewan was proudly represented in Canada’s official entry to the 2012 Venice Biennale in Architecture. OPEN was selected as 1 of 18 national winners of the Migrating Landscapes competition for their entry entitled “re/settlement.” OPEN, a collaborative formed by five former classmates and current intern architects in Saskatchewan, consists of Victoria Yong-Hing, Robyn Robertson, Mark Sin, Brad Pickard and April Hiebert. Themed around migration and cultural identity, entrants comprised of young Canadian architects and designers, ages 45 and under, were invited to reflect on their migration experiences and cultural memories, and design dwellings onto a new landscape in the exhibit space. OPEN’s entry represented the combined timelines of five young intern architects. It expressed how the interaction of personal experiences, backgrounds and cultures can influence the environments of others. The SAA provided financial contribution to help offset some of their material and travel costs.
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Executive Director
Janelle S. Unrau
I have been inspired this year by the level of engagement of the SAA Council and Committees. In August, they participated in a strategic planning session. The outcome has produced a Council eager to embrace the regulatory mandate, to seek ways to support the profession and its strategic partners in the new procurement climate and to generate more public awareness for the profession.
In early fall, Council chose to alternate council meetings with committee meetings. Each Council meeting clearly identifies work required by the committees of Council. Committees meet regularly, bringing recommendations back to Council. This new scheduling format has resulted in better Council engagement and accomplishment. It also has helped them to more confidently perform their responsibilities for leading a professional association and to work toward a good metric of support by permanent staff.
Under the leadership and direction of the Registrar and Practice Committee, more emphasis has been placed on careful adherence to SAA regulations overall, and most specifically in the areas of meeting requirements for member registration and issuance of a licence to practice. Early in 2012, the Practice Committee identified the deficit of SAA issued Practice Bulletins and a temporary staff person, Whitney Robson, was hired to support the committee in this endeavor. Through the strategic planning process, Council realized the importance to continue supporting members in this way, and have since approved the addition of a Practice and Policy Coordinator position beginning in 2013, supporting the work of all committees of Council. Whitney has assumed this role until this fall, at which time she will be pursuing further education.
Mid-year we realized that Section 20 of The Architects Act, 1996, had been repealed by the Government of Saskatchewan in order for our legislation to meet the labour mobility requirements of Chapter Seven of the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade. Specifically, this means the SAA can no longer issue a Temporary License. We are in on-going talks with government as well as SAA legal counsel to find a way to solve this problem.
A new logo identity was presented to membership in May. We are incrementally implementing this identity. The use of the new SAA logo and revised corporate seal has sparked Council debate on their use. Some bylaw changes are anticipated, followed by a Practice Bulletin for clarity. The branding committee is also fast at work on a new SAA website.
A highlight this past fall was the launch of the National Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) program. The SAA welcomed one of the first successful BEFA candidates into membership, Olena Pavlyuk. Olena attended the national launch in Toronto with David W. Edwards, National BEFA Task Force Chair and Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
Internally we are pleased and challenged by member growth. Over the past five years, membership has increased by 138 (25 are resident members) and licenced firms have increased by 117. Through this time period staffing has remained constant, challenging our ability to fully support the requirements of our legislation, Council and membership. As mentioned above, an additional staff position has been added. Natal Laycock, Member Services
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Coordinator will leave the SAA to go on maternity leave in the spring of 2013. We have welcomed Annette Horvath to fill her position.
We continue to seek ways to be efficient in our office processes and procedures as well as identify areas that need to be upgraded. We appreciate the support of Council and membership. An ever occurring comment in the office is about the wonderful group of individuals we are able to support. I speak for each of us in thanking you for the opportunity to serve. We look forward to the challenges of 2013 and working through those with you.
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Jeff Howlett
Membership Status as of December 31, 2012
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Registered Members 353 317 277 239 215
Resident 105 102 92 87 80
Non-Resident 248 215 185 152 135
Associated Members 1 1 5 5 3
Leave of Absence 2 2 1 2 4
Non-Practicing 8 8 10 9 8
Life Members 8 8 9 7 8
Honorary Members 4 4 4 4 4
Total 376 340 306 266 242
Firms 244 202 150 149 127
Membership again continued its strong growth trend in 2012 with 72 Registered Architects who either joined (68) or re-joined (4) the Association. Five of these new Registered Architects were local Interns who completed the Internship in Architecture Program (IAP). As well, there was one Saskatchewan candidate who successfully completed the national Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA) program and became a Registered Architect member. Since 2008, the Resident member numbers have increased 31%. However, in that same time, the percentage of Resident members versus total members has decreased from 37% to 30%. We may be growing our numbers locally but we are being outpaced by the growth of Non-Resident members.
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The Saskatchewan Association of Architects
2012/2013 Committee Structure
Council: President 2012/13...... Bob Croft, Regina 2014 1st Vice President...... Paul Blaser, Saskatoon 2015 2nd Vice President...... Bob Burnyeat, Saskatoon 2016 Secretary - Treasurer...... Jeff Howlett, Saskatoon 2013 Councilor...... Rob Beug, Regina 2015 Councilor...... Raymond Plosker, Regina 2014 Councilor...... Lyle Wiebe, Saskatoon 2015 Past President...... Jeff Jurzyniec, Regina 2013 Public Appointee...... Ray Mark, Saskatoon 2014 Public Appointee...... Appointment in Process Executive Director...... Janelle Unrau
Practice Committee ...... Paul Blaser/Bob Burnyeat Interprovincial Relations...... David W. Edwards Saskatchewan Construction Panel...... Phil Evans/David W. Edwards Saskatchewan Construction Association Advisory Council...... Bob Croft Saskatchewan Building & Access Standards Appeal Board...... Arnold Dobroskay Saskatchewan Bid Depository Inc...... Bob Burnyeat/Alton Tangedal Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Regina...... Raymond Plosker Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Saskatoon...... Allan Duddridge
Education Committee...... Jeff Howlett/Lyle Wiebe Internship in Architecture Program...... Ted Rusick/Jim McEwen RAIC Syllabus Program...... Lyle Wiebe/LeeAnn Croft Senate - University of Regina...... Brian Saunders Senate - University of Saskatchewan...... Ann March SIAST - Architectural and Building/Interior Technologies Programs...... Justin Wotherspoon
Communications Committee...... Raymond Plosker/Rob Beug Design Council...... Jeff Howlett Prairie Design Awards...... Jeff Howlett Architecture Canada | RAIC...... Michael Cox Saskatchewan School of Architecture...... Colin Tennent/Rory Picklyk
Past President...... Jeff Jurzyniec Branding Committee ...... Jeff Jurzyniec Nominations ...... Jeff Jurzyniec
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Practice
Practice Committee Paul Blaser and Bob Burnyeat
Once again this past year has seen a number of issues and many requests for the involvement of the Practice Committee. Many of these issues continue to be driven by the positive economy and the related influx of out-of- province firms that are working in Saskatchewan, but also the continued review of policies and files by SAA administrative staff. In response, the Practice Committee and administrative staff have been working closely to continue to ensure that all bylaw requirements for practicing architecture in Saskatchewan are met and documented. Second, we continue to review current common practice issues, comparing them to practice bulletins in other jurisdictions and issuing new practice bulletins to ensure that SAA members are conducting their services in a manner that is consistent across Canada. Third, there has been continued preparation to allow the BEFA and IAP changes to work in Saskatchewan. All of these efforts have been undertaken to continue to reinforce the value of architectural practice in Saskatchewan and ensure that the scope of practice is protected.
What has been done to date:
■ 2012 Professional Fees Practice Bulletin has been issued
■ Liability Insurance Practice Bulletin has been issued
■ Application for SAA Member Seal Practice Bulletin has been issued
■ Multiple Office Practice Bulletin has been completed
■ Comments on the proposed changes to CCDC3 - Cost Plus Contract
■ Continued discussion and input regarding CALA Inter-Recognition Agreement
Underway for the 2013/2014 SAA year:
■ Continuing to issue responses to requests for input on practice-related issues from members, clients and government bodies
■ Ongoing work on draft Act and Bylaw changes for consideration by government
■ Continuing the discussion regarding proposed bylaw changes, in particular a proposed bylaw change to create a non-practicing architectural corporation for ownership purposes for a practicing Corporation
■ Continuing discussion regarding the use of seal and use of digital seal
■ Ongoing development of practice bulletins regarding reclamation of seal, non-practicing architects, fees, leave policy
■ Continuing discussion regarding revisions to the Architects Act (Section 20 repealed)
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■ Ongoing discussion regarding potential establishment of Practice Sub-Committee(s) to undertake reviews of such things as proposed revisions to CCDC documents and various associations’ bylaws
■ Review of Professional Corporations Act, the Saskatchewan NBC 2010 and NFC 2010 Codes, which have been received over the past year
The Practice Committee appreciates the valuable research, input and guidance provided by the SAA administrative staff.
INTERPROVINCIAL RELATIONS/ CANADIAN ARCHITECTURAL LICENSING AUTHORITIES (CALA) David W. Edwards
This has been a busy year for all of the CALA members. The Presidents and Executive Directors of the eleven jurisdictions have met four times this year and have directed a number of Task Forces and Committees to work on behalf of the architectural profession. Typically, CALA meets twice a year but federal funding for the development of the BEFA program enabled the extra meetings.
International Relations Committee - This committee is working on a new inter-recognition agreement with NCARB that recognizes that both professions have equal standing. A tentative agreement has been negotiated and a draft of this proposed agreement has been sent to the regulators for their approval. The agreement recognizes that both the Canadian Regulators and NCARB have similar licensing requirements and with 2000 hours of post licensure work can apply to work in either country. The Tri-National Agreement with Mexico and the United States has not changed since last year and the agreement is in its pilot process where each country submits a portfolio to the other countries so the standards and application forms can be verified. The IRC is working with both the Asia Pacific Rim countries (APEC) and the Architects Council of Europe (ACE) to determine what steps would be required to develop an agreement with these countries. The Federal government is pushing the development of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with both groups and the RAIC on behalf of CALA has applied for funding to enable the development of these MRA’s. Canadian Exam Committee - The exam has completed four sittings since it started with an average pass rate in the mid 70%. They are currently developing new questions and are working to see if the exam can be offered more than once a year. The exam questions need constant updating to be current with current codes and standards of practice.
Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) Standing Committee - This is an ongoing committee that is currently working with both the Canadian Schools of Architecture (CCUSA) and the board of CACB to develop a validation conference to be held in 2014. This conference will have several parts that will ask the profession what skills will be required by architects as we go forward as well as what skills are being learned in the school or as part of the practical IAP program. The Committee has concluded its work on the conditions and procedures for the accreditation of the schools of architecture, which have been approved by the regulators. The committee is currently looking at the size of the board of directors for CACB and will report to the regulators at their next meeting in June.
BEFA Task Force - This task force has concluded the development of the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA) Program that is administered by the CACB on behalf of the regulators. It was officially launched in September 2012 and the final pilot training session for assessors was concluded in March of this year. To date, we have had six
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individuals successfully complete the process, one of which is from Saskatchewan. I must comment that with the assistance of both Janelle Unrau and Judy Pestrak, a process has been successfully worked out to allow a Saskatchewan applicant to be recognized as our Act does not permit a BEFA process, the only one in the country. As part of this program, the syllabus program has been launched with courses offered at Athabasca University. There will be a more detailed report from the syllabus coordinator. Intern Architect Program - The committee working on this is looking at the reporting system and the number of hours that each graduate has to undertake in each category. It is currently looking to reduce the number of discretionary hours and is due to report in June at the next meeting of the Regulators. Thanks should be given to Bob Croft, Paul Blazer and Janelle Unrau who represented Saskatchewan at these meetings and read through a pile of reports. You will hear more from them in their reports and if there are questions I would be happy to try and answer them.
Saskatchewan Construction Panel Phil Evans and David W. Edwards
Saskatchewan Construction Panel (SCP) Mandate: To act as a forum for business, labour, professional organizations and government to share information and work on projects in support of a stable and healthy Saskatchewan construction industry. The SCP is co-chaired by Warren Michelson, MLA, Moose Jaw North. A new industry co-chair is being sought due to resignation of Michael Fougere from the Saskatchewan Construction Association.
SCP Purpose:
■ To inform government of the challenges and plans of the industry participants
■ To provide MLA’s and government officials with a broad understanding of the construction industry
■ To provide a forum for government to discuss issues with the construction industry at an early stage
■ To inform industry of the status of government projects
■ To identify and work on projects of common interest
Membership in the SCP includes:
■ APEGS - Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
■ Consulting Engineers of Saskatchewan
■ Crown Investment Corporation of Saskatchewan
■ Enterprise Saskatchewan
■ Interior Designers Association of Saskatchewan
■ Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour
■ Ministry of Central Services
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■ Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing
■ Ministry of Education
■ Ministry of Health
■ Ministry of Highways & Infrastructure
■ Public Works and Government Services Canada
■ Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
■ Saskatchewan Association of Architects
■ Saskatchewan Buildings and Construction Trades Council
■ Saskatchewan Construction Association • Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association
■ Saskatchewan Housing Corporation
■ SaskEnergy
■ SaskPower
The SCP was re-focused during 2009 and SAA Council agreed to continue participation in order to maintain a dialogue between industry and government. Since the submission of a comprehensive report to the Minister in the fall of 2011, the panel has languished and participation at quarterly meetings by various component organizations has been spotty. The panel has also been affected by changes to key representatives for the Ministry of Central Services. SAA President Bob Croft, along with two SAA representatives attended the most recent meeting held December 6, 2012. Warren Michelson has been tasked with meeting with government representatives to affirm the need for the SCP. Following communication from the co-chair, it is recommended that the SAA re-consider the terms of its involvement and who could best represent the Association.
Saskatchewan Construction Association Advisory Council Bob Croft
Bob Croft attended the Saskatchewan Construction Association (SCA) Advisory Council annual meeting in Waskesiu on June 6, 2012. Discussion took place around: keeping skilled tradespeople in the building industry and maintaining education levels to meet the needs of a growing work force; the issue of not having trained professionals instructing trade students; the possibility that some programs may be terminated in the future due to a lack of qualified instructors, while the demand for graduate journeymen from these trades will continue to rise. Some specific trade associations, such as the Saskatchewan Roofing Contractors Association, may take over the training of the Red Seal Journeyman program for their industry. Concerns were expressed about the quality of instructors and their pay. SIAST instructors are being paid the equivalent to the Western Canadian standard per the Pipefitters Collective Agreement, however given Saskatchewan’s vibrant construction environment it remains difficult to maintain qualified instructors. The SCA will lobby government to provide higher compensation and open up more
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student placements to meet the current demand for new trades and replace trades who move through the construction industry to more higher paying jobs in the potash and oil sectors. On behalf of the SAA, Bob Croft raised the issue of the changing landscape in project delivery in the construction industry, specifically Lean Project Delivery System (IPD). The SCA was asked to consider joining with the Saskatchewan Association of Architects in creating an integrated approach to understanding the new Lean model. Michael Fougere indicated he would put that on a future SCA Board meeting agenda for further discussion. No further discussion has been received from SCAAC.
Saskatchewan Building and Accessibility Standards Appeal Board Arnold Dobroskay
The Saskatchewan Building and Accessibility Standards (SBAS) Appeal Board continues to hear appeals by building owners related to building official orders and exemptions from accessibility standards. Generally, over the past number of years, it has been found that most appeals have involved contraventions by owners who were not aware of the related requirements and then, through the appeal process, attempt to have the order reversed or relaxed. Through improved communication and filtering of the appeals, the Ministry of Government Relations has reduced the number of relevant appeals that are heard by the Board. In addition to hearing SBAS appeals, the Board continues to hold meetings with the goal to provide renewed scope and objectives for the Appeal Board. Our goal is to provide recommendations to the Corrections, Public Safety and Policing (CPSP) for further refinement and then report to the Minister of CPSP. We anticipate this to be completed at the end of this term.
Current SBAS Appeal Board Members:
MEMBER AFFILIATION Arnold Dobroskay (Chair) Saskatchewan Association of Architects Keith Hanson (Vice Chair) Saskatchewan Home Builders’ Association Helen Christensen Interior Designers Association of Saskatchewan Jake Meyer Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association Michael Sazynski Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians
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Saskatchewan Bid Depository Incorporated Bob Burnyeat and Alton Tangedal
Regularly scheduled meetings of the Saskatchewan Bid Depository Incorporated (SBDI) Board and Rules Review Committee were held in 2012 with the AGM held February 21, 2013. SBDI administration is working well with the local construction associations, playing an active and educational role. The Saskatoon Construction Association continues with all SBDI administration, including accounting. It is important to note that the SBDI Manual is now only offered electronically, accessed via the SBDI website. Participation by the Board is provincial in nature and continues to include representation by the SAA. SBDI use has continued to decline over the past decade or so despite the recent surge in Saskatchewan’s construction industry. These past three years (2010, 2011 and 2012) have seen a significant drop in the use of the SBDI. There continues to be debate as to whether the SBDI should continue as an entity. There appears to be support at the sub-trade level as these groups see the value of the system in terms of protection of bids and pricing, but the Board struggles with support from the larger general contractors, some client groups and a younger generation of architects and specification writers who appear to be less familiar with the system and its perceived benefits. In many instances, the continued use of SBDI is governed by historical precedent of architects and some client groups. The challenge continues to be the education of client groups as to what the benefits of the use of SBDI are for them compared to what is perceived as potential limitations. The SBDI Board had begun to undertake an initiative to do some market research to try and gauge support for the organization. This work has not continued, largely due to the limited time commitments of the volunteer board. There have been discussions regarding the implementation of electronic tendering as a replacement for the bid depository, as has been initiated in British Columbia. Colleagues in British Columbia have offered assistance in the discussion of possible implementation of this system and this will continue to be discussed. LEED and commissioning and their application and effect on SBDI will continue to be discussed. This and other work is on-going by SBDI members and sub-committees. SBDI President Fraser Sutherland and the entire Board will work over the next year to continue operations and determine if SBDI is a tool desired by the construction industry in Saskatchewan or whether other vehicles for protected tendering prove to be an acceptable alternative for the Saskatchewan construction market. The SBDI website can be found at: www.sbdi.ca.
Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Regina Raymond Plosker
The Regina Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) consists of thirteen members appointed by resolution of the Regina City Council and includes representatives from:
■ Regina City Council
■ Community Planning Association of Canada
■ Heritage Regina
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■ Regina and District Chamber of Commerce
■ RCMP Heritage Museum
■ Regina Multicultural Council
■ Regina Plains Museum
■ Regina Public Library (Prairie History Collection)
■ Saskatchewan Association of Architects
■ Saskatchewan Association of Landscape Architects
■ Three members of the general public who are residents of Regina
The term for the appointment of members is up to three years. Meetings of the MHAC are held monthly and as required for sub-committees that may be formed. MHAC is an advisory committee that reports to Regina Planning Commission. MHAC is authorized to advise on any matter arising out of The Heritage Property Act. MHAC was active in many ways during 2012. The committee was guided by a work plan that identifies seven deliverables:
■ Improved Heritage Awards program, ceremony, categories and criteria
■ Provide recommendations to the administration regarding development of new OCP (Official Community Plan) during the year
■ Promotion and awareness of events
■ Provide recommendations to the Regina Planning Commission, City Council and administration regarding the conservation of neighbourhood integrity
■ Provide input on the heritage designation form
■ Provide advice on and an understanding of the history of Aboriginal people in Regina and the surrounding district
A record twelve nominations were received by MHAC for the Municipal Heritage Awards this year. Council accepted the recommendation of MHAC to rename the Youth award in honour of long-serving community volunteer Keith Knox who passed away earlier in the year. The awards ceremony is held during Heritage Week in February of 2012. The awards help focus community attention on the importance of our heritage and the unique contributions of the award winners. To help mark the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Regina Tornado, MHAC collaborated with Heritage Regina and installed a commemorative plaque in Victoria Park on July 30, 2012. MHAC members were on hand for the unveiling of the plaque and assisted at events during the ceremonies. A working committee was formed to examine and recommend strategies for protection and recognition for the site of the Regina Indian Industrial School cemetery located at 710 Pinkie Road. The co-operation of the property owners was secured. Extensive contact occurred throughout the year with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, while the Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport provided crucial advice. A report with MHAC’s recommendation is forthcoming.
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MHAC recommended that the Crescent Apartments (1550-14th Avenue) and the Jolly Residence (1869 Rae Street) be removed from the Heritage Holding Bylaw and that the former Salvation Army Citadel (1772 Montreal Street) be designated a municipal heritage property. Council concurred with these recommendations. The possible restoration of the Davin Fountain (originally located in Victoria Park in Regina) was another focus for MHAC during the year. A working committee was formed to review a detailed study of the fountain and a report was prepared with recommendations for the conservation of this fountain, which was presented to MHAC at its January 2013 meeting.
Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Saskatoon Allan Duddridge
The Saskatoon Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) meets monthly excluding July, August and December to review projects that are related to the physical heritage of Saskatoon. Meetings are open to the public with the exception of ‘In Camera’ sessions. MHAC members also serve on task groups and represent MHAC at heritage events and conferences during the year. Some of the projects that were reviewed by MHAC in 2012 include:
■ The Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan Process including adaptive reuse of the Mendel Art Gallery
■ City of Saskatoon Heritage Policy and Program Review authored by Don Luxton and Catherine Cole
■ Moose Jaw Trail - Heritage Interpretive Project RFQ and art installation
■ Third Avenue United Church possible demolition and proposal regarding heritage designation
■ Reuse of the Mendel Art Gallery as Children’s Discovery Museum
■ City Gardner’s site
■ “Creating Community - A Brief History of Arts & Culture in Saskatoon” by Regine Haensel
■ Broadway 360 Development Plan
■ Application for Municipal Heritage Designation, 932 University Drive
■ St John’s Cathedral shale composite re-roofing material
■ Archaeological discovery of the remains of the S.S. City of Medicine Hat that struck the south pier of the Traffic Bridge on June 7, 1908
■ 100th Anniversary of Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
■ Demolition Permit and early warning flag on the Heritage Database
■ Traffic Bridge demolition of southerly span
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The following task groups were active with the following tasks:
■ The Heritage Festival Task Group planned MHAC’s involvement in the 2012 Heritage Festival
■ Education Task Group arranged for publication of articles in the Saskatoon Sunday Phoenix on physical heritage of Saskatoon such as “The Rugby Chapel - A Heritage Site at the Heart of a Growing Campus” by Lucas Richert, and “Third Avenue United Church - A New Symbol” by Lucas Richert and Dave Denny
■ Traffic Bridge Task Group remained in place pending design changes for the new Traffic Bridge
■ The Heritage Awards Task Group reviewed consultant’s report on the 2011-2012 Heritage Awards Program
All members of MHAC had the opportunity to meet the public and attend various heritage related events:
■ Annual Heritage Awards given out by Saskatoon City Council on February 6, 2012
■ Annual Heritage Saskatchewan Annual Meeting/Conference held in Saskatoon, February 24 & 25, 2012
■ MHAC display booth during the annual Heritage Festival held at the Western Development Museum, February 25, 2012
■ Saskatoon Heritage Society’s Annual Fundraising Dinner, March 2, 2012
The Chairman of MHAC submits an annual report to the Planning and Operations Committee of the City of Saskatoon.
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Education
Education Committee Jeff Howlett and Lyle Wiebe
2012 introduced the new two-year reporting period for the Mandatory Continuing Education (Con Ed) Program. The new reporting period brings us in alignment with other provincial associations. The new cycle commenced July 1, 2012 and ends June 30, 2014. Hours earned between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012 have been applied to the new cycle. Seventy hours are now required over two years; with a minimum of 16 of those hours needing to be core learning activities. Members are reminded that the address for reporting learning units remains: www.raic.org/transcripts. The SAA AGM continues to provide an opportunity for members to receive most of the required MCE units at one time and location. For those not attending the AGM and conference, numerous other courses are available throughout the year with the SAA office providing notification to the members of these opportunities. A significant change in the Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) experience requirement occurred this year, reducing the minimum number of mandatory work experience from 5,600 to 3,720 hours. This change occurred across the nation and came about because the discretionary experience has been eliminated. Further, the IAP will no longer recognize work experience gained while working as a student. Student Associates in the RAIC Syllabus Program may accumulate hours for experience after enrollment in Part II of the Syllabus.
Internship in Architecture Program Ted Rusick and Jim McEwen
In January 2012, the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) established a revised Internship in Architecture Program (IAP), maintaining a meaningful and effective program of architectural registration/licensing in Canada. The revised IAP requires 3720 hours of work experience and is described in the IAP Manual, which has been sent to all new and continuing Interns registered with the SAA. The continuing option of Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) has remained the preferred approach among SAA Interns, as four candidates wrote the ExAC exam this past year and none have written the NCARB exam. On behalf of the SAA, I would like to thank Ted Rusick for his many years of service to the Association in overseeing the Internship in Architecture Program.
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RAIC Syllabus Program Report Lyle Wiebe - RAIC Syllabus Coordinator for Northern Saskatchewan LeeAnn Croft - RAIC Syllabus Coordinator for South Saskatchewan
The 2012/2013 Registrants in the RAIC Syllabus Program, Saskatchewan Chapters, are listed in the following charts:
Term 1 2012 Southern Students PART STUDIO THEORY HIST TECH REG ONLY Danny Ziegler 2 D6 TH4 TE5 Andrea Kowalchuk 2 REG Michelle Step 1 REG Justin Wilchynski 1 D2 H1 Nathan Brenner 2 D5 H3 TE4 Jessica Gibson 1 D1 Lee-Anne Pearson 1 D1 TH1 H1 Term 1 2012 NORTHERN Students PART STUDIO THEORY HIST TECH REG ONLY Sarah Robertson 2 TE4 Maret Johnson 2 TE4 Ritesh Mistry 1 D1 H2 Wade Klassen 2 H3 TE3
Students in Regina, Saskatoon and Estevan are continuing to excel in their Syllabus pursuits at various levels of the program. Seven students were registered in design studios in 2012, five of which were from Regina and two from Saskatoon. The fall term saw four new students enrolled in D1, with three in Regina and one in Saskatoon, allowing us to create more of a true studio group than we have been able to in the past. Using Adobe Connect software, provided through the RAIC and Athabasca University, the D1’s met weekly, both physically and virtually, along with their mentors and continued to collaborate outside of the formally arranged times. All show very strong potential and we hope the strength of the group dynamic continues and that we are able to create more of these larger group scenarios in the future. Syllabus continues to receive great support from the members of the SAA with the roles of studio mentors and jurors. LeeAnn Croft was appointed to the position of Southern Regional Coordinator in May of 2012 joining Lyle Wiebe, Northern Coordinator for the province. Lyle and LeeAnn both continue to act as mentors and coordinators within the program and would like to offer special thanks to all those who participated as Studio Mentors throughout the year including Layne Arthur, Roger Mitchell, Vanessa Keilback, Brad Pickard and Lance Steele. We would offer these people and all those who participated as jury members throughout the year the appreciation of the students, the Syllabus Program and the Saskatchewan Association of Architects for their earnest contribution.
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Thanks also to Wade Klassen who has filled the position of Student Representative for Saskatchewan. Wade continues to fill this role since assuming it in 2011 for both Chapters.
National RAIC Syllabus Update The RAIC Syllabus National Advisory Council (SNAC) held its inaugural meeting in Toronto November 17-18, 2012. This Council was appointed in September by the RAIC Board to oversee the program on its behalf. In the course of two day meetings the Council reviewed:
■ Current Syllabus operations
■ Credit assessment for advanced academic standing and development of an assessment process for advanced standing in studio
■ Potential expansion of the Syllabus studio network into Atlantic Canada
■ Ongoing introduction of Adobe Pro Connect into the studio network to link-in students located in remote locations
■ Transition processes for Syllabus students to begin taking on-line academic courses through the RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University (AU)
One hundred and eighty-seven students are currently enrolled in the RAIC Syllabus Diploma Program. At the meeting, it was confirmed that recent graduates of the program will be recognized as part of the Convocation of the College of Fellows at the 2013 Festival, which will take place June 5-8, 2013 in Halifax. The meeting also included a report presented by recently appointed Chair of the program, Douglas Macleod, MRAIC, on the status of development of new on-line courses to be offered through the RAIC Centre for Architecture at AU. Three courses, two professional practice courses and acoustics, are now open for registration to qualified students. Additional courses will open in early January and throughout 2013, with the goal to have all courses open by the end of 2013. For a two-year period, Syllabus students enrolled in the program prior to October 1, 2012 will be able to register for courses at AU, paying tuition fees equivalent to current Syllabus course fees. Prior to the meeting, Board Liaison Wayne De Angelis, RAIC President David Craddock, RAIC Syllabus Director Liza Medek, and RAIC Executive Director Jim McKee met with the Board of Directors of the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) to provide an update on Syllabus renewal and RAIC’s relationship with Athabasca University. It was emphasized that RAIC will remain directly involved as owner and operator of the RAIC Syllabus. RAIC will continue to operate design studios through the network of committed coordinators and mentors who have been essential to the ongoing operation of the program. It will also oversee the work experience component that is central to the program’s identity as an experience-based alternative path into the profession. Through representation on an eventual AU Architecture Program advisory body, RAIC will provide input into the ongoing updating of academic courses required to complete the Syllabus.
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Senate Representation - University of Saskatchewan Ann March
The full Senate meets twice each year. Committees of Senate meet throughout the year as often as required by the mandate of the particular Committee. The April 2012 Senate meeting provided an opportunity for Senate to offer a tribute to former President Peter MacKinnon, who was present for the last time after 13 years as University President. In June 2012 the university re-named the historically significant College Building as the Peter MacKinnon Building in his honour. As of July 1, 2012, Ilene Busch-Vishniac became the new president of the university. In October, the new president reported that the university’s offices of Outreach and Engagement had made significant progress in engagement with First Nation and Metis Communities in Saskatchewan and had established a presence at Station 20 West in Saskatoon. She planned a new Provincial Tour over the winter of 2013 - 2014 in order to maintain a strong presence for the university throughout the province. She reported that, across the university, student enrollment was increasing in both the undergraduate and graduate student populations. In particular, the Edwards School of Business has experienced robust registration increases since 2011. However, other areas of the university were reported as struggling. In particular, the popular Kenderdine Campus at Emma Lake came under scrutiny and in November 2012 the university made the decision to officially suspend activities there until 2016. Construction activities continued to be vigorous on Campus through 2012. Interested members can view the University’s Multi-Year Capital Plan 2012 to 2016 at: usask.ca/plan/documents/Mutli-Year%20Capital%20Plan%20 2012-2016.pdf . The Senate has the authority to make bylaws respecting the discipline of students for any reason other than academic dishonesty. Senate, through the guidance of a Senate Ad Hoc Committee, is currently involved in revising the Standard of Student Conduct in Non-Academic Matters, last approved by Senate in 2008. Over the last two years that I have been on Senate, there has been discussion and significant disagreement among Senators on the role of Senate in the University Governance. Under The University of Saskatchewan Act (1995), the University Senate is responsible for recommendations regarding the establishment or disestablishment of any college, school, or department; appointing examiners for and making bylaws respecting the conduct of examinations for professional societies; the granting of honorary degrees, and non-academic student discipline. However, the details of how Senate can and /or should operate to achieve this mandate have been a topic of heated discussions. In mid-2012 a Task Force was assembled to review Senate meeting procedures in order to clarify how Senate should best carry out its operations. This too became a contentious issue, with questions of how membership is determined for all Senate Committees. As with many organizations, Senators are regularly asked to volunteer for committees, but few do. As Chair of the Nominating Committee I am aware of the number of volunteers and who they are, yet at almost every Senate Meeting in the last few years there have been complaints from members who have not volunteered for any committees but who have felt compelled to wonder via the microphone why they have not been appointed. In closing, for those who may be interested in the detailed workings of the University of Saskatchewan Senate, official records of Senate Meetings are available at the University of Saskatchewan website.
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Senate Representative - University of Regina Brian Saunders
In the past year the University Senate has met on three occasions: June 6, 2012, October 19, 2012 and February 9, 2013. At the June 6, 2012 Meeting, President Timmons provided her report, which included the following main points:
■ Notable visits to the University over the past few months had included: the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall at FNUniv during May, Glenda Yeates, federal DM of Health Canada in March and Rick Hansen in February.
■ Funding and research agreements with SaskPower, North China Electric Power University to establish China- Canada For Energy, Environment and Sustainability Research and agreements with four Brazilian universities to facilitate mobility for academic collaborations.
■ The 28th Annual Distinguished Canadian Awards dinner, honouring Dr. Tom Jackson, took place on May 23.
■ There was approximately $3 million in NSERC, CFI and Government of Saskatchewan funding for different projects.
■ Enrollments were up 8.4% at the University of Regina campus proper.
■ The Sustainability Committee was recognized with an award from RCE Saskatchewan for efforts to establish a more sustainable University.
■ In May, the Board of Governors approved a budget for 2012/2013. A 3% reduction had been required due to the provincial budget.
■ Chancellor Ready congratulated President Timmons for receiving the Carol Crealock Memorial Reward. This is a national award recognizing Dr. Timmons for her career in the field of educational psychology.
■ Vice-President of External Relations, B. Pollock, provided an update on the College Avenue Campus revitalization project relative to financial contributions and community support. While this project remains the highest priority for revitalization at the University, progress beyond early facility studies cannot be undertaken until substantial funding is assured.
The Senate Meeting of October 19, 2012 began with a brief report from Chancellor Ready that highlighted certain Senate matters including a review of new members, and the reminder of the 39th Convocation to be held October 20, 2012. The Honourary Degree recipients were announced as Donald Kramer and Claire Kramer. President Timmons presented her report for information, the selected main points that may be of interest to architects being:
■ More than 1,800 students graduated from all faculties graduating in the Spring Convocation in June 2012.
■ The third annual President’s Breakfast for Athletics took place in mid-September with NHL Hall of Famer Pat Quinn as guest speaker. The event raised more than $100,000.
■ The second annual President’s Gala was held in Regina on November 3, 2012, with proceeds going towards the College Avenue Campus Revitalization Project. Close to $3 million has been raised toward the $10 million
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fundraising goal for the College Avenue Revitalization Project. The Family Fundraising Campaign, designed to engage members of the university community, has raised approximately $350,000 to date.
■ Five senior members of university staff have formed a band entitled ŒDarke Hall Five and have performed at several events to raise funds towards the College Avenue Campus Project.
■ Thomas Chase, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), provided an update on the Academic Program Review and stressed the importance of moving towards a sustainable institution in the future. Comments and discussions followed, including the duplication of programs with the U of S, potential budget restraints in 2013-14, program review consultations and communications with students, faculty, public and government.
The Senate Meeting of February 9, 2013 commenced with Chancellor Ready providing an update on Senate Membership and Committees, followed by a Report on Registration and Graduation, highlights of which are as follows:
■ Current undergraduate registration within the university, including federated colleges, is 10,830 students. This is 2.4% higher than the number registered in early winter 2012. The university proper is up 3.3% over the same period last year.
■ Over the past five years there has been an increase of 17.5% in students within the University of Regina system, and a 28.4% increase within the University of Regina proper.
■ Undergraduate International student (on study visas) registrations, new to the university, have increased an impressive 69.2% over winter 2012, representing a gain of 72 students.
■ In fall 2012 undergraduate Aboriginal (self-declared) student registrations increased 14.6% over fall 2011 within the university system, and 17.6% within the university proper.
■ Current graduate registration at the University of Regina is 1,529 students. This is a slight reduction of 2% compared to those registered in early winter 2012.
■ There are currently 383 International graduate students, representing an increase of 19.3% over the same period last year.
■ There are currently 240 Ph.D. students, which is 5 students less than last year during the same period.
Due to President Timmons flight departure for Regina being delayed by snow storms in the Toronto area, the President’s report was briefly provided by Thomas Chase, Provost and Vice-President (Academic). A report was received from the Joint Committee of Senate and Council on Ceremonies which dealt with four motions related to: Awards to Most Outstanding Students, Board of Governors Distinguished Service Award, Invocation and Convocation Address. There were items for Senate approval, including the suspension or cancellation of programs and the approval of new programs. Subsequently, following much discussion on each item, Senate voted to approve the suspension/ cancelation of nine programs due to lack of student enrollment and general projected budget concerns, and the adoption of four new programs, which it was felt, would attract a greater number of students. The next meeting of Senate is scheduled for June 5, 2013.
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SIAST Palliser Campus - Architectural and Building/Interior Technologies Justin Wotherspoon
Program Application Numbers Down - Although the program anticipates a full intake of forty-two students in fall 2013, the number of applicants so far appears to be down from recent years. The department head suggests that this may be due to Saskatchewan’s current healthy economy providing a viable alternative to post-secondary education. The program provided 24 Building Technology and 13 Interior Technology graduates to the workforce in April 2012. The program currently has 37 students in 2nd semester, 37 students on co-op work terms, and 31 students in the 5th and final semester ready to graduate in April 2013. SAA Assistance - The SAA remains an important part of the program at SIAST. SAA member Rod Stutt remains as program head, Bernard Flaman and Paul Koopman continue to be occasional lecturers, and Bob Croft, Don Greer and Justin Wotherspoon currently sit on the advisory committee. SAA members also volunteer time as guest critics at design charrettes during the year. The program thanks the SAA for their continued support. Future Initiatives - SIAST anticipates starting a bachelor degree program in construction management and will be looking to the SAA for curriculum suggestions. If correctly designed, it could be possible for graduates of this program to advance directly to a Master of Architecture program.
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Communications
Communications Committee Raymond Plosker and Rob Beug
The SAA Communications Committee was active in a number of areas including issuing press releases (RAIC Fellow Rory Picklyk; Bursary Recipients and Program), distribution of the graduate bursary program kit, as well as the on going screening of correspondence for circulation to members. We have been working with the Branding sub- committee on implementing the new SAA branding for logo, letterhead, certificates and seal. A spin-off of this has been revisiting the requirements of SAA Bylaws 27 and 30 regarding the use the SAA seal on all advertising and construction site signs. This may result in bylaw changes which would be presented at the AGM for discussion. Once finalized, guidelines for the use of the seal and logo will be prepared for the Members’ use. We are also involved in overseeing the redevelopment of the SAA website, and re-formatting documents available for Members’ use such as the Fee Schedule and Appendix B (Phase/Service Matrix), which will be available as Members’ resources on the new website. The SAA Book, ARCHITECTURE OF SASKATCHEWAN: A Visual Journey, 1930 - 2011 has now been printed and will be officially launched at this AGM in Regina and at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Saskatoon. Many thanks to Bernie Flaman for his excellent work and dedication to the book project to see it come to fruition! The Communications Committee has also been active in reviewing the sub-committee structure of the SAA, and making recommendations on how we think these could be restructured. The following sub-committees report through the Communication Committee: Design Council of Saskatchewan, Prairie Design Awards, RAIC Regional Representative and Saskatchewan School of Architecture. The following reports outline progress under each of these initiatives.
Design Council of Saskatchewan Jeff Howlett
The Design Council of Saskatchewan is the collective voice of six associations representing design professionals working in the disciplines of architecture, community planning, engineering, graphic design, interior design and landscape architecture. It was established to promote public awareness and understanding of applied design. Hosting Design Week is the major initiative of the Council and it is held every two years. It is an open invitation to the public to learn about the different areas of design through a speaker series and awards program. You can read more about it at: designcouncil.sk.ca The next Design Week is scheduled to take place in fall 2013 in Saskatoon. Planning for the event is currently underway. Firms are encouraged to look through their portfolio of built work over the past two years and to enter the awards program this fall. Further information will be coming out this spring.
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Prairie Design Awards Jeff Howlett
Every two years, the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA), the Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA) and the Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA) celebrate those setting new standards of creativity and skill in architecture and interior design. This year’s event, which took place on April 27, 2012 in Banff, was hosted and organized by The Alberta Association of Architects. The categories included: Recent Work, Interior Design, Small Projects, and Landscape Architecture. Winners are as follows:
Recent Works - Award of Excellence:
■ La Cuisine, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Winnipeg, MB - Syverson Monteyne Architecture
■ SIAST Polytechnic Parking Garage, Calgary, AB - Bing Thom Architects with Marshall Tittemore Architects
Recent Works - Award of Merit:
■ Energy. Environment. Experiential Learning., University of Calgary, Calgary, AB - DIALOG with Busby Perkins + Will
Interior Design - Award of Merit:
■ Cornerstone Vineyard Church, Winkler, MB - ROAD Architecture + Zach Pauls
■ Jennings Capital, Calgary, AB -Shearer Design
Small Projects - Award of Excellence:
■ OMS Stage, Old Market Square, Winnipeg, MB - 5468796 Architecture Inc.
Small Projects - Award of Merit:
■ Birds Hill Provincial Park Washroom / Shower, Springfield, MB - MMP Architects Inc.
■ Webster Cottage, Dunnottar, MB - 5468796 Architecture Inc.
Landscape Architecture, Award of Merit:
■ Instant Garden, Winnipeg, MB - Straub Thurmayr CSLA / Landscaftsarchitekten
Saskatchewan had eight entries: five in Recent Works, two in Interior Design and one in Small Projects. For a full listing and photos of all submissions, please visit prairiedesignawards.com The next awards will be hosted by Manitoba in 2014. Saskatchewan is scheduled to host the awards in 2016.
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RAIC Regional Director Michael Cox
The RAIC values its important relationship with the Saskatchewan Association of Architects and we appreciate the important work done in this province to advance architecture. I would like to take this opportunity to report on some of the activities the RAIC has accomplished over the past year on behalf of architects and architecture. This may serve as a reminder or possibly to inform you for the first time about some of the important programs of the RAIC. Last year for the first time Architecture Canada|RAIC teamed up with IDC to jointly present IIDEX Canada in Toronto. IIDEX Canada is the pre-eminent design showcase in Canada. By getting directly involved with the show, in the selection of keynotes, organization of continuing education sessions, RAIC intends to build the architectural dimension of the show, and raise awareness of the key role architects play in the design and development of liveable cities and communities. During the show, our colleagues, the provincial and territorial regulators along with The Honourable Diane Finley, Federal Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada announced the launch of the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA) program. The program, delivered through the Canadian Architectural Certification Board, enables BEFA candidates to use a sophisticated on-line self-assessment tool to evaluate their competencies vis-à-vis Canadian Standards of Practice before even coming to Canada. By administering the funding provided by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Architecture Canada|RAIC has been pleased to support this progressive and forward-looking project which will help ensure renewal of the profession in the years ahead while upholding Canadian professional standards. The confidence the government has shown in RAIC’s ability as a national voice for Canadian architects is greatly appreciated. We view IIDEX Canada as a complement to our annual Festival, which continues to be presented across the country in partnership with provincial and territorial regulatory bodies. This year we will be in Halifax, Nova Scotia June 5 - 8 working in partnership with the Nova Scotia Association of Architects. The theme is Value of Beauty - Integrity in Architecture and I hope to see many of you there. Next year we will be closer to home as planning is already underway to present the 2014 edition in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Building on the relationship we have developed with HRSDC through this project, we recently submitted a funding request for a new initiative led by the provincial and territorial regulators to explore the possibility of Mutual Recognition Agreements with the regulators of the member states of the European Union and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation zone, while renewing the long-standing MRA with the United States and the Tri-National Agreement with the U.S. and Mexico.
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Advocacy RAIC continues to produce the magazine Architecture. The new issue for 2013 will be out in May for the first time featuring our very own Awards. We hope everyone will take pride and distribute copies to clients in order to highlight the excellence found in our profession. As the national advocacy voice for Canadian architects, RAIC engages in government relations on an ongoing basis, notably through our participation in the Federal/Industry Real Property Advisory Council (FIRPAC), a body that brings together senior representatives from key federal departments involved in procurement, and along with the national associations representing architects, engineers, interior designers and contractors. FIRPAC is an important forum for surfacing and addressing issues relating to procurement practices, security clearances, insurance/liability issues, sustainability, joint project works and government structuring with respect to Real Property services. Provincial and territorial regulators have often supported our work by surfacing issues arising first in a specific region. RAIC welcomes this information when it is provided as it helps us respond in a timely manner. RAIC also works to support concerted action across the industry, and in this capacity was one of the founding members of the Institute for Building Information Modelling in Canada (IBC), along with the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC), the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), and representatives from key clients—including federal and provincial departments engaged in procurement. IBC’s mission is to promote a coordinated approach to the implementation of BIM in the built environment. In its first year, IBC launched a website, published an environmental scan of BIM technologies currently used in the industry, conducted and published results of a survey of the current state of use of BIM in Canada, and became the Canadian Chapter of Building Smart International, ensuring that Canada will have a voice in the development of standards for implementation of BIM worldwide. Similarly, we have RAIC representatives on the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contributing to updating contract documents.
Continuing Education A core activity of the RAIC is the development and delivery of leading-edge Continuing Education courses for architects. Last year RAIC launched its first eLearning course offering members with greater flexibility and reach in terms of accessing continuing education. The first module in a multi-part continuing education series on the use of pre-cast concrete was introduced mid-year as part of a partnership with the Canadian Precast Concrete Institute. In the fall, we added a Core Sunlighting course in association with the British Columbia Institute of Technology using virtual classroom technology. Participants enjoy a learning management system from the comfort of their desk and on their own timetable. It is surprisingly easy to navigate and anyone, even those who have never tried it, can experience online learning. It was so popular we offered a second session at the end of January. For those who want to learn and travel, in 2012 RAIC offered members unique international opportunities through the sustainable design tour of Copenhagen and the Veronafiere/Marmomacc scholarships.
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Awards RAIC administers several awards programs to recognize and encourage excellence in architecture. In February we saw the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture for 2012 formally presented at Rideau Hall by Governor General David Johnston. We are now preparing to announce the 2013 RAIC Awards for Excellence, Emerging Architectural Practice, Architectural Firm, Prix du XXe siècle and Young Architect Awards. We also partnered with the Canada Council to coordinate the Canadian presence at the 2012 Venice Biennale for Architecture. The Biennale is the Olympics to the profession, a unique opportunity to highlight Canadian architectural excellence on the international stage. Migrating Landscapes was an unprecedented success drawing large crowds at the Biennale and national and international media attention. It raised the profile of architecture not only abroad but across Canada. RAIC will be partnering again with the Canada Council in order to ensure the Canadian presence at the 2014 Biennale. During IIDEX we presented the National Urban Design Awards, with our colleagues from the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. The format during such a vibrant show with a closing reception gave the presentation a bit of glamour. From the Honours side, RAIC was pleased to elevate 31 architects to Fellowship and recognize three Honourary Fellows at the annual Convocation of the College of Fellows held in St. John’s, Newfoundland during last year’s Festival of Architecture. 2013 will be an exciting year in the Syllabus Renewal process and Architecture Canada | RAIC’s partnership with Athabasca University to develop the RAIC Centre for Architecture. In 2012 the Memorandum of Understanding with Athabasca University was signed, and the RAIC Board appointed a new RAIC Syllabus National Advisory Council to oversee the program, working with Syllabus Director Liza Medek, MRAIC. In October, Athabasca University appointed Dr. Douglas MacLeod, MRAIC, to be the inaugural Chair of the RAIC Centre for Architecture. As of January 2013, the majority of technical courses have been submitted to Athabasca University to be reviewed and mounted for on-line delivery, and all of the history and theory courses have been delivered. RAIC and Athabasca University’s mutual objective is to have all courses open for registration and on-line delivery by the end of this year. While contributing input to the periodic updating of the on-line academic courses delivered by Athabasca University, RAIC will continue to own and operate the RAIC Syllabus Diploma program, and will be directly involved in the delivery of studio courses and in oversight of the work experience component of the program that is central to the Syllabus’s identity as an alternative experience-based path to the profession of architecture.
Membership Architecture Canada |RAIC always has the goal of bringing value to membership. Since 1980 when membership became independent of membership in provincial associations, the RAIC has needed to convince members and potential members of the value of membership. Over the last few years the value of membership has been increased through practice support, association support, professional development, awards programs, and chapter support. Continuing to grow our membership is essential to strengthening RAIC’s position as the national advocacy voice for the profession across Canada. The more members we have, the more credibly and effectively we can speak on behalf of Canadian architects on issues of concern to the profession. On this count, we appreciate SAA’s ongoing support in making the case to your members for membership with RAIC.
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Saskatchewan School of Architecture Rory Picklyk and Colin Tennent
The University of Saskatchewan remains committed to the goal of creating an architecture program to help build the architectural profession in the province, contribute to the academic diversity of the university and the cultural and economic well-being of the province. The creation of the architecture program has been included as an institutional priority in the university’s Operations Forecast for the third year (2013-14). The College of Engineering has committed to taking a leadership role in the initiative to develop a School of Architecture and has included the program in its Third Integrated Plan. Ernie Barber, Dean of Engineering, has been appointed as the academic lead on the initiative. The timing of the development and launch of the program will be determined subject to funding. With the goal of coordinating the efforts of the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA) in the promotion of a School of Architecture, a special SAA task group on the School of Architecture has been proposed, and was supported at the February SAA Council Meeting. The task group will conduct outreach to the provincial government, developers and contractors, allied professions and the general public, and will meet with the U of S School of Architecture Committee regularly to coordinate information & strategy. The office of University Advancement has begun the first phase of a capital campaign, focused on discussions with prospective donors, to develop and gauge capacity for financial support. The university will be soliciting verbal and written commitments for financial support that can be called due once University Council and Board of Governors approvals to create the School have been achieved. In May 2012, the SAA committed a $30,000 per year contribution over the next four year period to support the development of the School of Architecture. Under the direction of Ernie Barber, a working group of the School of Architecture Steering Committee has undertaken to develop an academic prospectus for a distinctive architecture program at the University of Saskatchewan. The goal is not to create a standard architecture program, but rather a program that is distinctive to Saskatchewan and that draws on the strengths of the University of Saskatchewan. To help define this program, the university is organizing a series of three symposia designed to explore the academic potential of the proposed School of Architecture, which will take place in March 2013. Each symposium will consist of a day event on campus, with an additional public lecture featuring a keynote speaker in the evening. The objective of the three-part series is to bring together leading architectural academics with members of the academic community and senior administrators from the University of Saskatchewan to explore the academic potential of a new school of architecture at the University of Saskatchewan and the opportunity for interdisciplinary research and teaching, community and professional engagement. The three featured topics for discussion include Architectural Education and:
■ Material and Technological Innovation
■ Environment, Community and Culture
■ Design Thinking and Teaching
The results of these discussions will inform the creation of the academic program.
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Next steps:
■ Create SAA School of architecture task group
■ Acquire broad industry support, both in principle and financial
■ Submit academic program to University Council in fall of 2013
■ Provide a more detailed update on progress at the 2012 SAA AGM
Stay tuned for information on a very significant financial commitment to the program!
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Branding Committee Jeff Jurzyniec
As we moved through 2012, work on the SAA branding project continued, building on the momentum of 2011. Previously, Herrainco Brand Strategy + Design Inc., from Richmond, BC was retained by the SAA to provide consulting and design services to assist the SAA in a re-branding program. The process previously involved a brand definition workshop, and an initial logo and visual guide package for SAA communication materials. The results of this were revealed to the members at the AGM in Elk Ridge in May 2012. Throughout the summer and fall of 2012, finalization and implementation of several SAA graphic pieces were revealed, including letterhead and paper stock elements. Finalization of changes to the corporate seal and some of the resultant firm documentation is expected to be complete in early 2013. Since late summer 2012, the committee has focused its work on the next phase - the website. Through a series of consultations between the committee and Herrainco, the fundamental structure of the site has been shaped. As we move full speed into 2013, this Site Content Guide will inform a review of the current site, while new content is crafted and strategized to suit the new vision. The final steps will involve a review of the look and feel of the site, with an eventual launch to members planned to celebrate the success of the project later this year. The committee would like to thank the following members and staff for key contributions to the complex project over the past council term: Bob Croft, SAA President; Paul Blaser, SAA 1st Vice President; Bob Burnyeat, SAA 2nd Vice President; Ray Plosker, Communications Committee; Rob Beug, Communications Committee; and Janelle Unrau, Executive Director.
Nominations Committee Jeff Jurzyniec
This year we have two members coming off Council: Jeff Howlett and myself, Jeff Jurzyniec. Council would like to thank Jeff for his work on Council over the last few years, especially his commitment and hard work with the SAA office to keep the financials in check. Ray Mark continues as an appointed member of Council. Council has submitted Bruce Sparling’s name to government as their preferred choice for the university Public Appointee position. Council greatly appreciates the ongoing advice and participation its appointed members. Of our retiring Councilors, Jeff Howlett is from Saskatoon, and I am from Regina. Of the remaining Councilors, three are located in Saskatoon, and three in Regina. As such, the requirement of Bylaw 5.01 to have at least two Councilors from each of Regina and Saskatoon is already met by the remaining Councilors. A minimum of three nominees are required for membership consideration to fill the two vacant seats, as per SAA Bylaws. A list of nominees will be distributed to the membership prior to the AGM. At the AGM Business Meeting, each nominee will provide their credentials and their reasons for wishing to serve the SAA. Additional nominations from the floor will be called for and accepted, should others wish to be considered.
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Saturday May 5, 2012 Wapiti Room, Elk Ridge Resort Waskesiu SK
Meeting Attendees:
Voting Members: Scott Berger Alan Downing Jason Hurd Wes Moore Jim Siemens Roman Bergerman Allan Duddridge Curtis Harry Jedlic Frank Moore Troy Smith Robert Beug Dyck Kendall Jessiman Thomas Nahachewsky Maurice Soulodre Paul Blaser David W. Edwards Jeff Jurzyniec Laurie Njaa Jeanna South Bob Burnyeat Dylan Elliott Vanessa Keilback Bron Nurkowski Rod Stutt Lilia Buza Darrel Epp Patrick Kelly Ron Okumura Leonard Alton Tangedal Gary Cooper Phil Evans (proxy) William Kelly (proxy) Pauls Colin Tennent Daniel Couch (proxy) Bernard Flaman Heney Klypak Rory Picklyk BobTrumbley Craig Cowan Raymond Gosselin Daniel Ly Raymond Plosker Andrew Wallace Robert Croft Don Greer John McGinn Laura Plosz (proxy) Lyle Wiebe LeeAnn Croft Keith Henry Grant McKercher Daniel Reeves Ken Wilson Willem de Lint Ben Hladun Walter Mikulsky Chris Roszell James Youck Tammi Denby Jeff Howlett Roger Mitchell Ted Rusick
Non-Voting Members:
Kirstin Mahan-Thompson, Nathan Orban, Karly Wormworth
Council:
Jeff Jurzyniec, President Paul Blaser, Bob Burnyeat, Robert Croft, Jeff Howlett, Grant McKercher, Ray Plosker, Ted Rusick
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1. Call to order President Jeff Jurzyniec called the 2012 Annual General Meeting to order at 1:47pm.
63 voting members were either in attendance at the meeting or voting by proxy of 106 eligible voters. This satisfies Bylaw 4.04 requiring the quorum of the Annual General Meeting be 25% of members resident in the province, in addition to a majority of the Members of Council.
2. President’s Welcome
President J. Jurzyniec welcomed all those in attendance, and acknowledge and thanked Councilors for their service over the past year. Special thanks to outgoing Councilors Grant McKercher (Past President), Ted Rusick (Education Committee) and Bob Burnyeat (assumed a 1-year term to replace Wayne Zelmer, who retired). J. Jurzyniec also thanked those who helped plan the AGM: Layne Arthur, LeeAnn Croft, Jason Hurd, and Wes Moore
3. Acceptance of the Agenda; Items to be added
10.1 – Leave of Absence 13.1 – Support for School of Architecture
Motion: To accept the Agenda of the 2012 Annual General Meeting of the Saskatchewan Association of Architects, as amended. Moved by: Don Greer Seconded by: Allan Downing Carried
4. Acceptance of the Minutes of the 2011 Annual General Meeting, May 14, 2011
Minutes from the 2011 Annual General Meeting were found on page 37 of the 2010 Annual Report.
Motion: To accept the Minutes of the 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Saskatchewan Association of Architects. Moved by: Rory Picklyk Seconded by: Wes Moore Carried
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5. Introduction of New Members
The SAA continues to see record growth for the second straight year. 54 new members were registered in 2011, and there are currently 31 new registered members as of May 3, 2012.
New Members Registered in 2011 Rick Arndt, Edmonton Jason Hurd, Prince Albert Warren Widawsky, Edison Darryl Condon, Vancouver LeeAnn Croft, Regina Ming Zhang, Bellevue Medicine Hat Edmonton Toronto Perry Bergum, Daryl A. Procinsky, Paul Cravit, Theodore Engel, Saskatoon Edward P.J. Zukowski, Calgary R. Craig Goodman, Toronto Brian Bengert, Edmonton Timothy Visser, Calgary Peter Orted, Toronto Arthur Ferrari, Lethbridge Mobolanle George, Toronto Anna Cascioli, Toronto Stephen W.K. Phillips,Toronto Bianca Hilbert, Saskatoon Maureen O’Shaughnessy, Toronto Robert Leduc, Baie d’Urfé Tara Simmer, Saskatoon Adrian Phillips, Toronto Kenny P Nichols, Salt Lake City Mark Feldman, Markham Stephen Mak, Toronto Christopher Doerschlag, Dublin, OH Michaela Weiner, Markham Lance Steele, Regina Michael A. Moxam, Toronto Thomas Gaffney,West Kelowna Kent Woloschuk, Winnipeg William Valentine, San Francisco Craig Applegath, Toronto Peter Bull, Edmonton Curtis A. Drul, Calgary Curtis Dyck, Saskatoon Daniel Ly, Regina Layne Arthur, Regina Robert Elsworthy, Calgary Trent Piazzoni, Regina Brian Fleener, Portland John Hafner, Sauk City Eric Toker, Calgary Stephen Dwoskin, Seattle Robert Lee, Port Coquitlam Michael Shugarman, Calgary Calvin P. Brook, Toronto Line Laurin, St. Bruno Jonathan Yardley, Salt Spring Island Isaac Hayes, Saskatoon Barry McGinn, Vancouver Vanessa Keilback, Regina Spencer R. Higgins, Toronto
New Members Registered Since January 1, 2012
Jason Said, Edmonton Damien Fenez, Winnipeg Douglas Sollows, Edmonton Bassem Tawfik, Vancouver Douglas Gage, Calgary John Iwanski, Calgary Daniel Westwood, Lethbridge Elisa Brandts, Vancouver Andrew Basiuk, Harrison Hot Springs Gary Marvin, Kelowna Arup Datta, Calgary Leo Zerjav, Saint Charles Ronald B. McIntyre, Vancouver Joseph Miller, Denver David Kressock, Winnipeg William P. Nankivell, Oakville J. Albert Paquette, Toronto Carl-Jan Rupp, Victoria Daniel F. McAlister, Toronto Linas Saplys, Oakville Karen Marler, Vancouver Teresa F. Coady, Vancouver Douglas Simpson, Vancouver Roger Hughes, Vancouver Mark Ostry, Vancouver Afsaneh Karamizadeh, Regina Stuart Rothnie, Vancouver Russell Acton, Vancouver Laurie Njaa, Saskatoon Lindsay Oster, Winnipeg Lilia Buza, Saskatoon
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6. Special Recognitions
Individuals who have completed the Internship in Architecture program, and have become Registered Architects in Saskatchewan
■ Curtis Dyck, Saskatoon ■ Afsaneh Karamizadeh, Stantec Architecture Ltd., Regina ■ Laurie Njaa, RBM Architecture Inc, Saskatoon ■ Lilia Buza, RBM Architecture Inc, Saskatoon
Bursary winners
Three applications were received, and 2 bursaries were awarded.
■ Christopher Hodgson, ADA Architecture Inc., Saskatoon ■ Nathan Orban, SEPW Architecture Inc., Regina
Additional Member Recognitions
■ Bill & Eleanor Edwards, Saskatoon Citizens of the Year; United Way Dinner Date Honorees ■ Don & Della Greer, Honorary members of the Canadian Actors Equity Association ■ April Hiebert, Brad Pickard, Robyn Robertson, Mark Sin, Victoria Yong-Hing, Entry winners in the Migrating Landscapes competition to represent Canada at the 2012 Venice Biennale ■ Amy Webb, completed the RAIC Syllabus program and will convocate at the 2012 RAIC festival in St. John’s ■ Rory Picklyk, RAIC College of Fellows
7. Nominating committee report Grant McKercher
Outgoing Past-President G. McKercher reported that there would be 3 positions on Council to be filled and 4 members have let their names be put forward for consideration:
■ Rob Beug ■ Bob Burnyeat ■ Kurt Dietrich ■ Lyle Wiebe
The first call for nominations from the floor was made.
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8. Committee Reports President Jeff Jurzyniec
The president’s report was found on page 6 of the 2011 Annual Report.
The SAA continues to be in a stable situation, and J. Jurzyniec thanked those presidents who preceded him for laying the groundwork. Much appreciation for the support of Council, and the opportunity to participate in meetings and events at the national level.
Practice - Paul Blaser
The Practice report was found on page 15 of the 2011 Annual Report.
Current issues before the practice committee include clarification on the client knowing when an architect needs to be hired as well as the architect knowing when they must become registered. This has become increasingly important due to the increase in out-of-province members and firms wanting to practice in Saskatchewan, and it has become quite important to have a clear message to them as to when they must become SAA members.
The practice will continue to work on issues such as non-practicing corporation, sealing of documents, and enforcement of the new mandatory insurance bylaw.
Education - Ted Rusick
The Education report was found on page 21 of the 2011 Annual Report.
The new Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) has begun to be rolled out, with full implementation by July 1, 2012. Those enrolled in the IAP will now only be required to complete 3720 hours of mandatory content, but the SAA continues to require 3 years of experience under the supervision of an Architect, so until that Act change can be made, interns must satisfy both the mandatory content hours required of the IAP and years of experience required of the Act.
Communication - Ray Plosker
The Communication report was found on page 29 of the 2011 Annual Report.
Much thanks to the various groups that fall under the Communication umbrella, and for the events of the past year, including Design Week, Branding exercises, Centennial events and the work on the proposed School of Architecture.
Management - Janelle Unrau
The Management report was found on page 10 of the 2011 Annual Report.
The driving goal of the office continues to be regulatory, and to interpret and enforce the Act & Bylaws to raisethe bar on maintaining the professional nature of the association, in order to preserve the privilege of self-regulation.
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Secretary-Treasurer - Jeff Howlett
The Treasurer’s report was found on page 8 of the 2011 Annual Report, and the 2011 financial statements were on page 47.
The SAA has moved away from net expenses reporting to more accurately reflect the actual revenues and costs associated with events such as the AGM. This will facilitate planning in the future. Council has also decided to plan and budget for building up the reserves while in a period of growth and prosperity, rather than draw on them to fund initiatives.
9. Acceptance of Reports
Motion: To accept the 2011 unaudited financial statement of the Saskatchewan Association of Architects Moved by: Jeff Howlett Seconded by: Daniel Reeves Carried
Motion: To adopt the 2012 Operating Budget of the Saskatchewan Association of Architects Moved by: Jeff Howlett Seconded by: Willem de Lint Carried
Motion: To accept the balance of the Committee Reports Moved by: Bob Croft Seconded by: Don Greer Carried
A Second call for Council nominations from the floor was made.
10. Bylaw amendments
Bylaws amendments require at least 2/3 majority of the voters in attendance (Bylaw 14.3) to carry.
Motion: That the SAA accept the amendment of Bylaw 21 – Calculation of Fees by Time and Expenses resulting in the posted 2012 Professional Fees – Hourly Rates practice bulletin Moved by: David W. Edwards Seconded by: Kendall Jessiman Carried
Motion: To accept the revised SAA leave policy (Bylaw 9.05) as presented to members at the 2012 bearpit session, subject to review and minor revision by legal counsel Moved by: Grant McKercher Seconded by: James Youck Carried
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11. Election of Council Members
The final call for Council nominations from the floor was made. Motion: To cease nominations for the positions on Council Moved by: Willem de Lint Seconded by: David W. Edwards Carried
Appointment of Scrutineers
■ Joelyne Swidzinski, Note-taking service ■ Trevor Greer, Note-taking service
Announcement of Election Results
Congratulations to new SAA Councilors:
■ Rob Beug ■ Bob Burnyeat ■ Lyle Wiebe
Motion: To destroy the ballots of the Council election Moved by: Roger Mitchell Seconded by: Bron Nurkowski Carried
12. Appointment of Accountants for the Year Ending December 31, 2012
Motion: To appoint Hergott Duval Stack as accountants for the year ending December 31, 2012 Moved by: Jeff Howlett Seconded by: Bernie Flaman Carried
13. Other Business
.1 Financial Support for the School of Architecture
Motion: That the SAA will commit a target of $120,000 over the immediate next 4 year period to support continued development in the School of Architecture program, including but not limited to hiring of an executive director. Moved by: Colin Tennent Seconded by: David W. Edwards
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Discussion:
■ Should not state how funds are to be spent (i.e. towards the hiring of an Executive Director) ■ Questions about raising the existing bursary amount, and whatever funds are not used in scholarship can be redirected towards the school
- Want to keep the bursary moneys separate from the School of Architecture initiative. The membership will need to vote to make any change to the existing program in the future - Do not want to restrict how council can collect or direct funds to be made available to the School of Architecture.
A friendly amendment to the motion was made to read:
Motion: That the SAA will commit to a minimum of $30,000 per year contribution over the next 4 year period to support the School of Architecture program at the University of Saskatchewan Friendly amendment accepted by Colin Tennent and David W. Edwards Carried
Motion: That the SAA levy the membership a one-time levy of $200 per member in 2012 to meet the commitment to the School of Architecture at the University of Saskatchewan Moved by: David W. Edwards Seconded by: Willem de Lint Carried
Discussion:
• How will the school of Architecture funding be met going forward
- Council will be able to budget for this expense going forward, whether it be by a levy on members or a line item in the budget.
• Spending authority: Council will direct funds to the University for use on this initiative • Importance of having the Government (Ministry of Education or Advanced Education) brought on board to ensure that it’s not the Association trying to fund and run a program • What other ‘services’ can be provided to the initiative besides money • This funding initiative would be the ‘first step’; Individuals, Firms, Allied Industry partners, etc. would then need to come forward with additional commitments to the initiative.
Carried with 2 abstentions
.2 Point of order on the Bursary Program
Currently the program states that funds are only provided when the individual has secured employment in Saskatchewan, and is not payable when they are in school. This item will be put forward to the Education committee for the upcoming year to review if funds could be paid out while the recipient is in school, and/or whether there could be additional
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repayment requirements, such as registration as a registered member, rather than just 3 years in Saskatchewan to ensure the purpose of the program – drawing and retaining new talent – is upheld.
.3 Recognitions
Outgoing Council members
■ Marie Ann Bowden, Public Appointee ■ Grant McKercher, Past President ■ Ted Rusick, Education ■ Special thanks to Bob Burnyeat for stepping in to fill a 1-year vacancy
Outgoing Councilors were recognized for their service to the Association, and received a token thank-you gift of appreciation.
Branding Committee
Migrating Landscapes
■ Daniel Reeves, Saskatchewan Representative
Premier’s Design Award for Planning
■ Jeanna South
Announcements SAA Book Project
■ All of the material is with the publisher, and are hoping for a fall launch
The SAA Summer BBQ will be August 15 in Regina, and location will be confirmed and shared with members.
President’s dinner Champagne reception starts at 6pm, with dinner to follow at 7pm, and Hospitality opens at 10pm.
Motion: To Adjourn the 2012 SAA Annual General Meeting Moved by: Rory Picklyk
The 2012 SAA AGM was adjourned at 4:01pm.
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Financial Statements
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SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2012
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Members of Saskatchewan Association of Architects
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Saskatchewan Association of Architects, which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2012, and the statements of operations, changes in members' equity and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the management's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the management's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Saskatchewan Association of Architects as at December 31, 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (continued)
Other Matter We draw attention to Note 3 to the financial statements which describes that the company adopted Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations on January 1, 2012 with a transition date of January 1, 2011. These standards were applied retrospectively by management to the comparative information in these financial statements, including the statements of financial position as at December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011, and the statements of operations, changes in members' equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2011 and related disclosures. The statements of financial position as at December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011, and the statements of operations, changes in members' equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2011, are unaudited.
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN
February 8, 2013 Chartered Accountants
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SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
DECEMBER 31, 2012
December 31, December 31, January 1, 2012 2011 2011 (Notes 3 & 6) (Notes 3 & 6)
ASSETS Current assets Cash $ 79,417 $ 58,483 $ 79,686 Investments - unrestricted 240,252 143,974 137,978 Investments - internally restricted 64,200 - - Accounts receivable 17,303 7,610 37,535 Inventory 200 200 200 Prepaid expenses 1,160 1,160 1,160 GST receivable - 6,192 213 402,532 217,619 256,772 Capital assets (Note 4) 2,306 3,293 4,163
$ 404,838 $ 220,912 $ 260,935
LIABILITIES Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 29,384 $ 22,098 $ 2,152 Deferred revenue 71,600 - 87,666 GST payable 13,492 - - 114,476 22,098 89,818
MEMBERS' EQUITY Investment in capital assets 2,306 3,293 4,163 Unrestricted 223,856 195,521 166,954 Internally restricted 64,200 - - 290,362 198,814 171,117
$ 404,838 $ 220,912 $ 260,935
Approved by the Board
President
Secretary-Treasurer
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SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTS
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
2012 2011 (Notes 3 & 6)
Revenues Annual dues $ 411,510 $ 323,330 AGM revenue 47,620 55,952 Other income 13,216 54,653 Other membership 10,023 3,366 Investment income (loss) 4,055 (40) 486,424 437,261
Expenditures Advertising and promotion 3,588 6,032 Advocacy 8,941 64,376 Amortization 987 870 Annual general meeting 35,589 59,435 Bad debts 2,530 - Bank charges 8,349 4,760 CALA assessments 17,848 18,531 CALA interprovincial meeting 8,484 14,111 Council 22,175 13,458 Member 4,675 17,994 Office 14,463 12,326 Professional fees 10,708 12,264 RAIC 2010 - 5,736 Rent 25,230 24,660 Salaries and employee benefits 207,854 141,551 Scholarships and awards 22,512 12,515 Utilities (net) 943 945 394,876 409,564
Excess of revenues over expenditures $ 91,548 $ 27,697
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SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
2012
Balance, Excess of beginning of revenues over Interfund Balance, end year expenditures Amortization transfer of year
Invested in capital assets $ 3,293 $ - $ (987) $ - $ 2,306 Unrestricted 195,521 91,548 987 (64,200) 223,856 Internally restricted - - - 64,200 64,200
$ 198,814 $ 91,548 $ - $ - $ 290,362
2011 (Notes 3 & 6)
Balance, Excess of beginning of revenues over Balance, end year expenditures Amortization of year
Invested in capital assets $ 4,163 $ - $ (870) $ 3,293 Unrestricted 166,954 27,697 870 195,521
$ 171,117 $ 27,697 $ - $ 198,814
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SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
2012 2011 (Notes 3 & 6)
Cash flows from operating activities Excess of revenues over expenditures $ 91,548 $ 27,697 Items not affecting cash Amortization 987 870 Unrealized gain on investments (2,033) - Net change in non-cash working capital items: Accounts receivable (9,693) 29,925 GST receivable 6,192 (5,979) Accounts payable 7,285 19,946 Deferred revenue 71,600 (87,666) GST payable 13,492 - 179,378 (15,207)
Cash flows from investing activity Purchase of investments (158,444) (5,996)
Net increase (decrease) in cash during the year 20,934 (21,203)
Cash, beginning of year 58,483 79,686
Cash, end of year $ 79,417 $ 58,483
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SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2012
1. Nature of organization
The mandate of the Saskatchewan Association of Architects (the "Association") is to ensure the protection of the public interest and to regulate and advance the profession of architecture in the province of Saskatchewan. The Association is exempt from income taxes under section 149 of the Income Tax Act.
2. Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. The significant policies are detailed as follows:
Investments The investments consist of government investment certificates, money market funds and mutual funds, which are recorded at fair market value.
Capital assets Capital assets are recorded at cost. The Association provides for amortization using the declining balance method at rates designed to amortize the cost of the capital assets over their estimated useful lives. The annual amortization rates are as follows:
Equipment 20% - 45%
Deferred revenue Deferred revenue consists of levies that were received that have been allocated for the purpose of establishing a school of architecture in Saskatchewan.
Revenue recognition The Association follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue in the year in which the related expenditures are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue when received or receivable when the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured.
Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty. The effect of changes in such estimates on the financial statements in future periods could be significant.
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SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2012
3. Impact of the change in the basis of accounting
The Association has elected to apply the standards in Part III of the CICA Accounting Handbook for not-for-profit organizations in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for non-profit organizations.
These financial statements are the first financial statements for which the entity has applied Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations hereafter referred to as "ASNPO".
The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 were prepared in accordance with the accounting principles and provisions set out in First-Time Adoption by Not-For-Profit Organizations, Section 1501, for first-time adopters of this basis of accounting.
The impact of adopting these standards has not resulted in any material changes to the opening financial statements for the current or previous year end.
4. Capital assets
December 31, December 31, January 1, 2012 2011 2011 (Notes 3 & 6) (Notes 3 & 6)
Accumulated Net book Net book Net book Cost amortization value value value
Equipment $ 31,078 $ 28,772 $ 2,306 $ 3,293 $ 4,163
5. Financial instruments
Fair value The Association's financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, investments and accounts payable. The carrying value of these instruments approximates their fair value due to their short-term maturities.
Interest rate risk The Association is exposed to interest rate risk on its investments, as the cash flows received on the investments will fluctuate as a result of changes in market rates. As well, a change in market interest rates will have a direct effect on the fair value of some investments.
6. Comparative figures
The statements of financial position as at December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011, and the statements of operations, changes in members' equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2011, are unaudited.
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