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