Technology in Practice (TIP) Committee Archive

January 2002 Programs Press Release

Laser Vision Precision "Beats the Clock" -- January 22, 5:30 PM

"AIA forecasts predict that more than half of all construction dollars will be spent on additions and alterations. Existing condition documentation (ECD) will be required for all such projects--pre-design drudgery for most firms. Quantapoint solves the biggest problem architects face on renovation/restoration projects: how to "beat the clock." But how can you beat the clock and still turn out accurate, cost-efficient, and complete documentation? Up to now, manual measurement was the only option, tying up valuable resources in a slow, potentially error-prone process. Errors in pre-design ripple throughout the entire project, frequently resulting in construction change orders. Is there a viable, affordable alternative to this age-old problem? " So states Quantapoint, the latest use of technology in the architect's tool kit. To learn more about this exciting application, join us at the new offices of GWWO, Inc./Architects on January 22, 2002. Reception begins at 5:30 PM. Parking is available on site. Please call GWWO for directions to the former landmark Stieff Silver Building, 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 300, Baltimore. Phone: 410.332.1009; fax: 410.332.0038

2 CES credits. The cost is $5 for members, $10 for others. Send you check to AIABaltimore, 11 1/2 West Chase Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 to reserve your place.

The AIABaltimore Technology in Practice Committee holds programs on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The reception begins at 5:30 PM and the program at 6 pm. The location varies. Any last-minute changes and additional information are posted on the TiPC pages to be found on the chapter web site, http://www.aiabalt.com/0_TiPC/TiPC.htm. Be sure to check for handout materials and reference links for this program. Past programs are archived on the site for your reference.

TiPC programs ask questions and seek answers to the challenges facing architecture practice today. For more information about Committee activities, or to be added to the TiPC mailing list, contact committee chair Geraldine Pontius, A.I.A. at gpontius@gcp-architect.com