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AIA Firm Survey Report 2024
November 5, 2024

Newly updated for 2024, The Business of Architecture: AIA Firm Survey Report is the only report that covers the full complexity of firms that power the architecture and design profession. Free for AIA…

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Firm impact of non-compete & non-solicitation agreements
November 29, 2023

Author: AIA Risk Management Program 

November 29, 2018 | Updated: December 18, 2018 

Explore examples of how non-compete and non-solicitation agreements can…

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Business Intelligence
Indemnification Clauses: All You Need to Know
November 29, 2023

Author: Glenn W. Birx, FAIA 

December 2, 2020 | Updated: December 8, 2020 

An indemnification clause can greatly increase an architect’s risk if poorly written…

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Business Intelligence
Five best practices to improve technology adoption
November 29, 2023

Adopting new technology into your architecture firm can help improve productivity and efficiency but can be challenging to get your staff to implement. Explore…

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Best Practices
Assembly-based design advantages for better project delivery
November 29, 2023

Author: Deltek 

Explore the three key advantages to assembly-based design—offering project team members a better line of sight into design intent and the…

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Business Intelligence
A&E firm specification challenges & areas for improvement
November 29, 2023

Author: Deltek 

Published: August 31, 2023   

Explore architecture and engineering firm specification strategies—leveraging technology and practical approaches…

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Business Intelligence
AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index
November 29, 2023
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a leading monthly economic indicator for nonresidential construction activity. Get the latest ABI or…
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Business Intelligence
ABI August 2023: Business conditions soften at architecture firms
November 29, 2023

In August, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score fell below 50 to 48.1. The ABI August 2023 marks the eleventh consecutive month where billings…

ABI data September 2023
Business Intelligence
ABI September 2023: Firm billings decline sharply
November 29, 2023

Business conditions at architecture firms worsened in September with an ABI score of 44.8—the lowest score reported since December 2020—indicating a significant…

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Business Intelligence
AIA Compensation & Benefits Report
November 29, 2023
The AIA Compensation and Benefits Report 2023 is the definitive guide to architecture salaries and compensation trends. AIA members save 40%!
ABI July 2023 numbers
Business Intelligence
ABI July 2023: Architecture firm billings remain flat
November 29, 2023

Billings at architecture firms remained flat in July with an ABI score of 50.0—meaning the share of firms that reported a decrease in their billings equaled the…