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The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) is a multi-disciplinary, membership organization dedicated to promoting the best technology for protecting historic structures and their settings.

10/14/2026

The APT Fall 2026 issue of Communiqué is here! 📚

Inside:
🔹Hands-on at Taliesin
🔹Member News
🔹Chapter News
🔹Partner Spotlight: Traditional Building
🔹APT 2026 Indianapolis sponsors
🔹BTHL guest researcher article
🔹Last call: hard-copy APT Bulletin back issues

Read the current and past issues at apti.org/communique.

Have news to share with APT members for our Spring issue (the Winter issue is dedicated to APT 2026 Indianapolis conference)? Submissions are due February 1. To submit news, visit apti.org/communique.

10/13/2026

📣 Congratulations to our outstanding APT Student Scholars who received an APT Student Scholarship and will be recognized at the APT 2026 Indianapolis Conference later this month!

🌟 Sepehr Afshar, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
🌟 Hasan Al-Sallami, University of York
🌟 Christie Chirinos, Virginia Commonwealth University
🌟 Amie Edwards, University of Florida
🌟 Abbey Francis, Columbia University
🌟 Xin Gao, Columbia University
🌟 Elyse Hamp, Carleton University
🌟 Kaylee Holland, The University of Texas at Austin
🌟 Andrée-Ann Langevin, Carleton University
🌟 Botao Li, Georgia Institute of Technology
🌟 Ashlyn Pause, Columbia University
🌟 Claire Puckhaber, University of Pennsylvania
🌟 Lya M. Reyes, Texas Tech University
🌟 Sonya Sehgal, University of Texas at Austin
🌟 Yishuang Wang, Penn State

To learn more about the APT Student Scholars program, visit apti.org/student-scholars-program.

10/12/2026

📣 TOMORROW! APT WEBINAR: Digital Documentation: Data & Digital Twins

🗓️ Tuesday, October 13
🕑 12-2:00 p.m. Eastern

Hosted by the APT Technical Committee on Documentation, the Digital Documentation: Data & Digital Twins webinar focuses on the development of high-quality and reliable digital documentation and data needed for the development and creation of digital twins for historic and existing structures. This webinar will define digital twins and their purpose in the ongoing documentation, stewardship, and preservation of historic and existing structures.

Speakers will discuss the steps taken to create reliable and accurate data, and the implementation of data into a digital twin. The webinar will also include near-future and future integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the impact AI has on data and digital twins.

Speakers:
🔹 Rebecca Napolitano, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Associate Department Head of Architectural Engineering, Penn State
🔹 Douglas Pritchard, Associate Professor, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, Robert Gordon University
🔹 Charles Thompson, Preservationist, Quinn Evans

Moderator:
🔹 Kelly M. Haley, AIA, LFA, Architect & Preservationist, Quinn Evans

Credits: 2 LU/HSW/PDH CEUs

🔗 To learn more or register, visit apti.org/events.

10/09/2026

Construction Specifications Canada | Devis de Construction Canada is hosting two in-person technical seminars in the GTA/Ottawa areas in November featuring Dr. David Wiggins, an internationally recognized conservation engineer and one of the leading experts in historic masonry assessment, repair, and conservation! His work includes major heritage landmarks such as Durham Castle and Carlisle Castle in the UK. The seminar will explore how historic lime-mortared masonry behaves structurally, why it deteriorates, and how engineers and conservation professionals can develop effective repair and preservation strategies.

For more information or to secure tickets:
🔹 Burlington, Ontario: Wednesday, November 4th • 10 AM - 3 PM at the Burlington Golf & Country Club: https://lnkd.in/gHU_DRm7
🔹Ottawa, Ontario: Friday, November 6th • 10 AM - 3 PM at the Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts: https://lnkd.in/gmzdfrEu

10/08/2026

Using the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) National Census of History Organizations as a primary foundation, attendees to its Understanding the U.S. History Sector: Core Issues Briefing Series webinar on October 14 will learn the ins and outs of the U.S. history sector—its parameters, key characteristics, and top pain points—as well as insights into audience trends.

To learn more, visit learn.aaslh.org/products/core-issues-briefing-series-2-fall-2026-understanding-the-us-history-sector-live-webinar.

10/07/2026

👏 Congratulations to our 2026 APT Equity Scholars!

APT and our Inclusion Advocacy Committee are committed to creating opportunities that expand the backgrounds and life experiences contributing to APT’s community, dialog, and programs to enhance our ability to fulfill our mission. Our goal is to support the growth and development of wide-ranging perspectives within the historic preservation field.

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 APT Equity Scholars, who will also be recognized formally at the APT 2026 Indianapolis conference later this month.

Thank you to CSI, Simple Design Studio-Architects, P.C., and the Patti the Preservationist initiative, for their continued funding support.

🌟 Janet T. Adesina, University of Maryland
🌟 Ifrah Asif, Carnegie Mellon University
🌟 Shen-Tzu Chen, University of Pennsylvania
🌟 Ashley Dever, Clemson University
🌟 Wendy Garcia Mendez, McGill University
🌟 Karolyn Jones, University of Hawaii-Manoa
🌟 Shweta Vardia, University of Georgia
🌟 Nahir Zabaleta, Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo

🔗 To learn more about the APT Equity Scholars program, visit apti.org/equity-scholars-program.

10/06/2026

🗳️ APT members, have you cast your ballot for our 2026-2027 APT Board? Now is the time!

Don't forget to vote before October 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

👉 Meet the full slate 👈 Head to apti.org/board-of-directors to see all the candidates, read why they're running and their bios, and vote today.

Every vote counts — make APT your own. 🗳️

10/05/2026

📣 NEXT WEEK ~ APT WEBINAR: Digital Documentation: Data & Digital Twins

🗓️ Tuesday, October 13
🕑 12-2:00 p.m. Eastern

Hosted by the APT Technical Committee on Documentation, the Digital Documentation: Data & Digital Twins webinar focuses on the development of high-quality and reliable digital documentation and data needed for the development and creation of digital twins for historic and existing structures. This webinar will define digital twins and their purpose in the ongoing documentation, stewardship, and preservation of historic and existing structures.

Speakers will discuss the steps taken to create reliable and accurate data, and the implementation of data into a digital twin. The webinar will also include near-future and future integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the impact AI has on data and digital twins.

Speakers:
🔹 Rebecca Napolitano, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Associate Department Head of Architectural Engineering, Penn State
🔹 Douglas Pritchard, Associate Professor, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, Robert Gordon University
🔹 Charles Thompson, Preservationist, Quinn Evans

Moderator:
🔹 Kelly M. Haley, AIA, LFA, Architect & Preservationist, Quinn Evans

Credits: 2 LU/HSW/PDH CEUs

🔗 To learn more or register, visit apti.org/events.

10/02/2026

The APT 2026 Indianapolis conference is just 3 weeks away, but it is not too late to register to join us! Register at APTIndianapolis2026.org so we can see you there!

Already registered? Maximize your trip to Indianapolis and get the most out of your Conference experience by registering for:
🔹One of the 10+ available Field Sessions**
🔹A hands-on Workshop**
🔹Joint Seminar on the History of Dimension Stone Testing and Cladding Design**
🔹The APT Chapters Breakfast - a great way to connect with your fellow chapter members!
🔹Grand Finale: Jazz & Celebration at the Indiana Roof Ballroom (Closing Celebration)

Few spots remain across the various Conference activities, sign up when you register for the Conference or log back into your registration portal and reserve your spot before they are gone!

**These activities qualify for Continuing Education Credits.

10/01/2026

Join members of Association for Preservation Technology Washington DC Chapter for a fall networking event bringing together preservation professionals from all over the DC area. The gathering offers an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships across both organizations.

Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.

Advance registration is required.

🔗 To learn more or register, visit aptdc.org/event-6861582.

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