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…
Career and the profession
A problem well stated: Owner project requirements
December 1, 2023
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…
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.
Business Intelligence
How design firms modernize specifications for increased efficiencies
May 21, 2024
Author: Deltek
Published: May 21, 2024
Across the design landscape, a significant shift is underway as numerous firms embark on a journey to reshape their…
Best Practices
Using photography to evaluate on-site work
May 21, 2024
Contributed by Eric Pempus, FAIA
Chapter 10.09 Construction phase services
Effectively document construction progress while avoiding key mistakes
Next to Lead
May 29, 2024
Next to Lead is a leadership development training program for racially and ethnically diverse women in architecture who aspire to be AIA leaders.
Sustainability
Guide to Building Reuse for Climate Action
April 5, 2024
Learn how to make smart climate action decisions at the least cost in this architect's guide on the renovation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
Best Practices
Five tips to power project collaboration
December 9, 2021
Author: Deltek
Five tips to power project collaboration
Collaboration is key to every construction project. Explore five tips to improve collaboration on a…
Climate action
Earth Day 2024: Top five ways AIA has advanced climate change
April 19, 2024
From Capitol Hill to COP28, AIA's Advocacy team stands ready to empower architects to help lead national and global efforts to reduce and mitigate climate…
Business Intelligence
ABI March 2024: Architecture firm billings retreat further in March
April 24, 2024
Nearly half of firm leaders think that negotiating project design fees is more challenging now than it was 4–5 years ago
Higher Education
May 1, 2024
Promoting excellence in higher education for the growth and future of architecture and the profession
Risk management basics
July 26, 2024
Contributed by James B. Atkins, FAIA, and Grant A. Simpson, FAIA
Chapter 16.01 Risk management strategies
Strategies for architects to manage professional risks…
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…
Business Intelligence
ABI July 2024: Firm billings decline at modestly slower pace
August 21, 2024
Nearly half of architecture firm leaders say that length of time for design activities has increased in recent years
