Contributed by Michael A. Webber, All. AIA, A/E Finance
Chapter 7.02
An understanding of the basics of accounting for architecture firms—including industry…
Firm Management
Accounting basics: The income statement & KPIs
December 1, 2023
Contributed by Michael A. Webber, All. AIA, A/E Finance
Chapter 7.02
Learn the basics of accounting for architecture firms relating to the Income Statement, or…
Firm Management
Creating a Sustainability Action Plan that works!
November 28, 2023
A Sustainability Action Plan is your firm’s unique strategy for prioritizing and meeting sustainability goals. This guide shows you how.
Best Practices
ROI of High-Performance Design
June 11, 2021
Buildings designed with high-performance elements reduce negative impacts on the environment and improve the health and well-being of occupants. Maximize your…
Firm Management
Out-of-state and overseas projects
August 12, 2024
Contributed by Yu-Ngok Lo, AIA
Chapter 5.08 Practicing in a Global Market
How do we ensure design quality and profitability when practicing internationally?
Firm Management
Do’s and don’ts of overseas projects
August 12, 2024
Contributed by Thomas Vonier, FAIA, RIBA
Chapter 5.08 Practicing in a Global Market
Understand the key considerations for international practice, including…
Firm Management
Setting fees: What to consider
August 12, 2024
Contributed by David B. Richards, FAIA. Excerpted and adapted from The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th edition.
Chapter 15.02 Services and…
Firm Management
Charging for services
August 12, 2024
Contributed by David B. Richards, FAIA. Excerpted and adapted from The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th edition.
Chapter 15.02 Services and…
Firm Management
Starting a firm: A glossary of essential financial terms
August 12, 2024
Contributed by Peter Piven, FAIA, and Bradford Perkins, FAIA. Excerpted from Architect’s Essentials of Starting a Design Firm
Chapter 7.02 Financial Management…
Firm Management
Starting a firm: Basic financial principles
July 12, 2024
Contributed by Peter Piven, FAIA, and Bradford Perkins, FAIA. Excerpted from Architect’s Essentials of Starting a Design Firm
Chapter 7.02 Financial Management…
Firm Management
Leadership in practice
March 12, 2024
Excerpted and adapted from an article originally published in Practice Management Digest by Hugh Hochberg, AIA.
Chapter 5.05
Hugh Hochberg has identified…
Firm Management
How to be(come) a principal
March 12, 2024
Contributed by Kathryn Sprankle
Chapter 5.05 Leader Effectiveness
Firm principals must adapt to a changing business and management environment. Here’s how to…
Firm Management
Leading and coaching high-performance teams
March 12, 2024
Contributed by Matthew Bartner, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Chapter 5.05 Leader Effectiveness
Find out how the best leaders and project managers in architecture deliver…
Business Intelligence
ROI: Reducing operational costs
November 29, 2023
Out-of-pocket operational expenses add up fast and can account for up to 15% of a company’s total business expenses, creating a huge incentive for owners…
Best Practices
Starting Your Own Firm
November 30, 2023
Three AIA members share their experiences starting their own firms and transitioning from employee to employer. Although each person’s career path is unique…
Business Intelligence
Calculating the architect’s fee: Is there a better way?
November 29, 2023
How does an architect calculate fees based on costs that are still unknown? AIA’s B101-2017 agreement can help bring clarity to the murky world of percentage…
Business Intelligence
The AIA Code of Ethics & ethical practice
November 29, 2023
Excerpted and adapted from The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th edition
AIA members lead the way in maintaining the highest standards of…
Business Intelligence
AIA Global Practice Primer
November 30, 2023
Developed by the AIA Global Practice Committee, the AIA Global Practice Primer is a culmination of decades of international experience and work designed to…
Business Intelligence
Am I breaking the law by providing my employees comp time?
November 28, 2023
November 1, 2017 | Updated: November 2, 2017
Providing “comp time” to architecture firm employees who work a few extra hours may be easy, but it’s also against…
Business Intelligence
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…
