CEUs
1 LU
Cost
Free
Location
Zoom
Program Overview
Presented by AIA Akron, AIA Cincinnati, AIA Cleveland, AIA Columbus, AIA Dayton, AIA Kentucky, AIA Toledo, and AIA Youngstown.
The Small Firm Exchange (SFx) is an AIA Member Group that was founded in 2005 to represent the needs and concerns of all AIA members who own or work in a small firm (10 or fewer employees).
Small firms make up roughly 75% of ALL firms in the U.S. Join SFx leadership as they explain how SFx is organized and the initiatives it has undertaken to help small firms. They will also share data on small firms and how you can become involved with the SFx at local, state, and national levels.
Advanced registration required before 3pm on July 26. (Note: If you attended the SFx program in 2021 offered by AIA Cleveland, AIA Columbus, and AIA Cincinnati, you cannot receive CE credit for this program however you are still welcome to attend.)
Learning Objectives
Become acquainted with the SFx and it primary functions.
Learn more about small firm statistics in the U.S. and the impact that small firms have on the industry.
Learn about how the SFx is transitioning to a state based model and the ways in which this will open up more opportunities for involvement and diversity.
Learn about special projects and resources that the SFx has recently created or is currently working on creating, in collaboration with other AIA groups.
Speakers
Matthew Clapper, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Small Firm Exchange Executive Committee member Matthew Clapper is the Principal/Founder of MAD (Modern Architecture & Development) and UD4U, an urban design consultancy. Before starting MAD he worked in the NYC offices of Perkins Eastman and Greenberg Farrow, as well as the Paris, France office of Ibos and Vitart. In addition to his national volunteer work with AIA’s Small Firm Exchange, he is on the local AIA Chicago boards of the Regional & Urban Design Knowledge Committee and the Small Practitioners Group.
Bruce T. Fallon, AIA
Small Firm Exchange Chair Bruce T. Fallon has worked in the architectural and construction industry since 1994 and has been with WPA Architecture since 2005. His approach to design begins by listening to the needs of the clients, the site context, and the specific needs of the building type in order to develop a specific solution. He enjoys being involved from design through construction and has significant experience in designing Healthcare, Multi-Family, and Civic facilities.
Jim Guthrie, AIA, NCARB
Small Firm Exchange State Representative Jim Guthrie is the third owner of Hub + Weber since its founding in 1973. Hub + Weber is a small group of design professionals focused on the needs of our diverse clients and project types. Jim manages every project with particular focus on a collaborative and methodological approach that engages our clients in a step by step process to obtain their goals. Considering client goals, needs, opportunities, dreams, budget and schedule to craft and ideal solution that exceeds our client’s expectations. Jim is particularly interested in elevating the firm's design output and maintaining a fun firm culture and relationships with the community outside of architecture. With his leadership, Hub + Weber is a vibrant and diverse office that focuses on the individual skills and interests of its staff. Jim believes strongly in building relationships beyond the business of architecture, and Hub+Weber hosts the region’s largest (also only) badminton tournament annually.
Continuing Education Details
Course Number: Small Firm Exchange Overview (CLE 21 2021)
Instructional Delivery Method: live
AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: 4/29/24
Prerequisites: none
Program Level: beginner
Advance Learner Preparation: none
AIA CES Provider Statement
AIA Cleveland is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number A143. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.