Pub. 2 2014 Directory

7 a majority of these being Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Licensed architects in Montana will be required to have 12 HWS continuing education credits effective for 2016 license renewal. This will be no problem for members of AIA who for many years have been maintaining 18 continuing education credits for membership. ARE Prep exam classes have been popular courses at the confer- ence and with enough interest from interns and students, they will continue to be offered. Architecture defines the basic use of space and affects every part of our lives by not only providing shelter; it sends a message to people and expresses our culture. The primary goal of the pro- fession is to provide this built environment for the health, safety and welfare of all those associated to the buildings. For many years, the narrow definition of a public building at the state level has been concern of Montana AIA. The Montana Annotated Codes (MAC) definition of a public building is “one that is owned by the state or government.” Past efforts have included legislation making the correction which were introduced but were stalled in the initial stage. The Inter- national Building Code (IBC) definition of a public building is defined as a building used by the public. This year, Montana AIA met with the Business Standards Department and their law- yer in Helena to open a dialog. This effort resulted in proposed changes in the wording of the Montana Annotated Code (MAC) clarifying public use of a building. It was six short years ago that I first became incoming director and it feels like yesterday–time has passed quickly and I have enjoyed every bit of serving on the board. I want to thank every- one for allowing me to be a part of a great society, and as all that have been board members prior have stated “It is a great honor”. Montana AIA’s membership may be spread over a large geo- graphic area, but with the commitment of our members, we have accomplished many goals and have multiple activities happening throughout the state. w  PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE — continued from page 5 PacifiCAD is Montana’s preferred Autodesk Authorized Reseller, Training and Certification Center, providing software, support, technical services, data management solutions, and train- ing for Big Sky Architects and Engineers for over 20 years. Why PacifiCAD? • Montana’s ONLY Autodesk Authorized Training & Certification Center • Autodesk Certified Instructors & Tech. Support • BIM Solutions Provider with over 2 decades of AEC industry experience • Data management solutions • Local Helena office • Member and sponsor of Montana AIA Contact Us Today and learn how we can help you improve productivity & fully realize your software investments full potential. 406.442.8700 or sales@pacificad.com 1235 Birch Street, Ste. 3 | Helena, MT 59601 | 406.442.8700 | pacificad.com Big Sky Acoustics , LLC SEAN CONNOLLY Noise Guy P.O. Box 27 Helena, MT 59624 T: (406) 457-0407 F: (406) 442-1296 sean @ bigskyacoustics.com Consulting services for noise assessment and acoustical design. www.bigskyacoustics.com