Contributed by Micheal Lough

Chapter 9.07 Emerging issues in project delivery 

A well-written owner project requirement (OPR) is the key to creating unity of…

Nearly half of firm leaders think that negotiating project design fees is more challenging now than it was 4–5 years ago

Buildings designed with high-performance elements reduce negative impacts on the environment and improve the health and well-being of occupants. Maximize your…

Nearly half of architecture firm leaders say that length of time for design activities has increased in recent years

By Christina Ciardullo

The 2023-24 Future Forward grant recipient shares how support from AIA’s Young Architects Forum (YAF)  and the Large Firm Roundtable (LRFT…

Architecture firms spend an average of 6% of their annual budget on marketing and business development.

By Kathy Denise Dixon, FAIA, NOMAC

Kathy Denise Dixon, FAIA, NOMAC, principal, K. Dixon Architecture in Maryland, outlines the valuable role historically Black…

This authoritative guide walks you through the principles of Integrated Project Delivery so you can advocate for, set up, and deliver integrated projects.

By Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC

Five ways a Chief Architect can support a mayor’s vision and equip a city's future

The Business Opportunities & Sustainability Trends Amidst a Pandemic research report provides key insights on the pandemic’s impact on the architecture industry…

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…

Good Samaritan laws afford liability protection to architects providing disaster assistance. This resource explores the advantages of such laws, details state…

Business conditions held steady at architecture firms with an ABI score of 50.1—indicating slight billings growth. Although June was a weaker month than May, it…

Three AIA members share their experiences starting their own firms and transitioning from employee to employer. Although each person’s career path is unique…

Contributed by the AIA Economics and Market Research group 

Chapter 8.01 Human Resources Management Overview 

Explore architecture firm position descriptions for…

Contributed by Victor

Chapter 10.06 Construction drawings

The quality of working drawings is among the primary metrics clients use to assess the quality of an…

Contributed by the AIA Knowledge Resources staff 

Chapter 15.01 Defining Project Services 

Understand the common services of architectural design and the process…

Contributed by David H. Hart, FAIA 

Chapter 15.02 Services and compensation 

Learn how to properly manage a project contingency allowance to mitigate risk and…

The Equity in Architecture Commission is a group of nationally recognized equity and diversity experts who lead the progress of equitable practices in…

See what’s ahead for the construction industry with this twice-a-year survey of the nation’s leading construction economists who forecast business conditions…