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Practice Management (PcM) focuses on the management of architectural practice, including professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture. Speaker: Ben Norkin About Our Speaker: Creator of Hyperfine and Principal at Ben Norkin Architecture, Ben is a licensed Architect, teacher, student, parent, and a Navy veteran. From designing contemporary net-zero-ready homes to humble residential additions; from completing a Master’s thesis to A.R.E. exams, Ben has picked up a lot over the last five years and is excited to be able to share it with others. Ben teaches architecture as well, and he always stresses to his students that he is just like they are…only a few years into the future.  

Practice Management (PcM) focuses on the management of architectural practice, including professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture. Speaker: Sabas Padilla, Assoc. AIA About Our Speaker: Sabas is an Associate AIA member at the California Central Valley Chapter in Sacramento. He works as a designer for Ware Malcomb and specializes in preliminary site plans for programming and analysis. He has been involved in over 500 unique projects across various industries, including industrial, cold storage, multi-family residential, laboratories, and film studios. He is on-track to becoming a licensed architect by 2024 and has recently completed the Practice Management, and Programming & Analysis exams.

Project Management (PjM) focuses on the management of architectural projects, including organizing principles, contract management, and consultant management. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in quality control, project team configuration, and project scheduling. Speaker: Ben Norkin About Our Speaker: Creator of Hyperfine and Principal at Ben Norkin Architecture, Ben is a licensed Architect, teacher, student, parent, and a Navy veteran. From designing contemporary net-zero-ready homes to humble residential additions; from completing a Master’s thesis to A.R.E. exams, Ben has picked up a lot over the last five years and is excited to be able to share it with others. Ben teaches architecture as well, and he always stresses to his students that he is just like they are…only a few years into the future. Ben Norkin  

Project Management (PjM) focuses on the management of architectural projects, including organizing principles, contract management, and consultant management. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in quality control, project team configuration, and project scheduling. Speaker: Bryn Young, AIA About Our Speaker: Bryn specializes in projects of all scales, thinking of innovative designs and space planning to fit any need. She has a passion for design and is always looking to nature for inspiration. She received her Masters in Architecture from NewSchool of Architecture & Design and holds undergraduate degrees in Interior Design, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management. Bryn has won multiple awards, including her Master's Thesis "Drought Tolerant Architecture". Bryn is currently on the Board of Directors at the La Jolla Historical Society and an adjunct professor at Chico State. When she's not designing she loves to be outside hiking, camping, or exploring with her husband and two daughters.

Project Management (PjM) focuses on the management of architectural projects, including organizing principles, contract management, and consultant management. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in quality control, project team configuration, and project scheduling. Speaker: Lauren Coles (Chair AIA|LA Practice Committee) / AIA Los Angeles About Our Speaker:

Construction & Evaluation (CE) focuses on construction contract administration and post-occupancy evaluation of projects. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in construction contract execution, construction support services (including construction observation and shop drawing or submittal review), payment request processing, and project closeout. In addition, candidates must also demonstrate an understanding and abilities in project evaluation of integrated building systems and their performance. Speaker: Vasilies Beseau, AIA

Construction & Evaluation (CE) focuses on construction contract administration and post-occupancy evaluation of projects. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in construction contract execution, construction support services (including construction observation and shop drawing or submittal review), payment request processing, and project closeout. In addition, candidates must also demonstrate an understanding and abilities in project evaluation of integrated building systems and their performance. Speaker: Michael Riscica

Construction & Evaluation (CE) focuses on construction contract administration and post-occupancy evaluation of projects. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in construction contract execution, construction support services (including construction observation and shop drawing or submittal review), payment request processing, and project closeout. In addition, candidates must also demonstrate an understanding and abilities in project evaluation of integrated building systems and their performance.Speaker: Ron Culver, AIACo-Founder of Form Found DesignRon is a licensed Architect and Contractor having founded design-build ventures in both Canada and the US. Ron has over 30 years of experience.About Study HubAIA California has a pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure – The ARE/CSE California Study Hub. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups will serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal will not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.