Benefits of PIA Membership

• A dedicated committee and friendly, helpful administration staff
• Nominal membership fees
• Centrally located professional offices
• Information Distribution Service; including Klassidex & other product information available at the office
• Air-conditioned boardroom available to members
• Weekly communication via the electronic newsflashes and monthly newsletters
• Assistance with staff placements
• Close liaison with SACAP on issues affecting the profession
• JBCC Contracts and Client/Architect Agreements available to members at a special members price
• Professional Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct
• Marketing initiatives on behalf of members
• Representation at Municipal level and input into new legislation
• Representation on committees addressing professional issues
• Participation in monitoring the standard of education
• Official PIA Website
• Membership affords the opportunity to join the APIGIS Professional Indemnity Scheme
• Advice is available on practice matters facilitated by the Senior Architects Advisory Panel
• Presentation of CPD and other interesting workshops
Monthly informative breakfast forums with guest speakers
• Bi-Annual PIA Architecture Now Exhibitions
• Annual Architectural bus tours
• Bi-Annual PIA Award of Commendation, SAIA Award of Merit and SAIA Award of Excellence
• Architectural Convention held every two years
• Affiliation to the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA)
• SAIA Practice Manual and updates available to all members
• Free Bi-monthly edition of Architecture South Africa magazine
• SAIA membership certificates and PIA membership cards and certificates
• International recognition through interaction with UIA, RIBA, CAA and AUA

Please note that certain services are available to full (architect) members only