The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has partnered with ePlanSoft to provide site hosting that will allow the digital submissions of building plans for L&I customers. Meaning persons, including…
L&I Accepting Online Building Plan Submissions
Government Affairs & Advocacy
2023 District Days Recap
Architects Build Relationships with Legislators AIA Pennsylvania recruited 15 member participants and scheduled 18 meetings for District Days, the chapter’s annual month-long advocacy opportunity for members to meet with legislators one-on-one…
Anticipated Budget Appropriations to Better Pennsylvania’s Built Environment
With a pending signature from Governor Shapiro, the state budget brings promising appropriations for Pennsylvania’s architects, built environment, and communities. AIA Pennsylvania’s dedicated Government Affairs Committee, Task Forces, and staff…
Young Architects Forum Advocates for Change in Latest Issue of Connection
Vol 22, Issue 02 of the architecture and design journal of the AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) is dedicated to one of the YAF’s three strategic priorities, “Advocate for Change.”…
State’s Public Comment Period on 2021 Building Code Closing
The PA UCC Review & Advisory Council (RAC) officially began the review of the 2021 ICC edition of codes on November 12, 2022. The re-opened public comment period closes on…
Kelly Speaks at News Conference Advocating for School Facility Funding in State Budget
Michael Kelly, AIA, ALEP, LEED AP, Principal of Design with KCBA Architects, was invited to speak at a press conference and rally held June 14 in the Capitol Rotunda, urging…
2021 Building Code Advisory Opportunity
Architects’ expertise sought for review of the 2021 International Building Code. Shape the future of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Submissions for participation on the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Review…
AIA Pennsylvania Testifies at Senate Education Hearing on School Facilities
AIA Pennsylvania members and architects serving on the chapter’s School Construction Task Force, Michael Kelly, AIA, Principal with KCBA Architects and Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) School Safety…
Registered Architect (RA) and Firm License Renewals Due June 30
Architect (RA) and Firm Licenses will expire on June 30, 2023. As of April 28th, the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS) is accepting license renewals online. If you have already attempted…
State Architects Licensure Board Votes to Retire Rolling Clock Policy
On May 1, 2023, NCARB’s new score validity policy went into effect, basing the validity of passed Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) divisions on exam versions. The former rolling clock policy,…