Developing Winning Proposals: A Preproposal Checklist

Writing a winning proposal involves selecting a proposal manager who can effectively sell the firm’s services, skillfully coordinate the firm’s effort, and intuitively think like the firm’s client. Asking (and answering) important questions about a firm’s staff, coordination efforts, and communication protocols will help to fine-tune the proposal planning process. AIA Best Practices – Winning [...]

TT Transparency Institute Address to ACSAC Architects Regarding the Commission of Enquiry

ACSAC Address In an address to the Association of Commonwealth Societies of Architects in the Caribbean (ACSAC) on 9 October 2009 at Hotel Normandie, Port of Spain, Trinidad, the Trinidad and Tobago Transparency Institute (TTTI) addressed transparency and accountability in the Trinidad & Tobago construction industry amidst rising tensions and concerns regarding the ongoing Commission [...]

UWI Workshop – Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software for Architects – Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010

Trinidad and Tobago – University of the West Indies October 6th 2009 The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, through the Continuing Engineering Education Centre (CEEC) will be hosting a workshop on the 19th and 20th November, 2009 from 8.30am – 4.30pm at the Faculty of Engineering, UWI, St. Augustine. The focus of the workshop/training [...]

Acoustics & Architecture: A Quick Guide to Building a Better Structure

Acoustics are a key element to the design of any building, especially public buildings such as auditoriums, halls, theaters, and more. This free quick guide takes an in-depth look at the formulas and techniques you’ll need to use to ensure your buildings are meeting basic acoustical criteria. Learn more about the balance of highs and [...]

Free Information Guide – Becoming LEED Certified

In the US, LEED certified architects are significantly in more demand than those who are not. For those who work for clients in the US, the ability to create buildings that are LEED certified is becoming more desirable as tax credits increase. The U.S. Green Building Council has now issued a free guide so that [...]

ACSAC Professional Qualification in Project Management IPMA Level D

ACSAC – the Association of Commonwealth Societies of Architects in the Caribbean – is pleased to announce its fourth course in project management leading to a professional project management qualification. The course is to be held at the Fort Young Hotel, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica from December 10th to December 14th 2007. Architects and allied [...]

Welcome to the TTIA News Feed

Welcome to the new Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Architects (TTIA) news feed. The feed generally communicates with our membership and enhances the web site www.ttia-architects.org. All news and events are automarically viewed on the “News and Events‘ page of the TTIA web site. This news blog presently serves to provide easy access to all [...]