Leveraging the power of data for better specifications
May 17, 2022
Author: Deltek Updated: July 26, 2022
Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms are sitting on a rich mine of specification data. Specifiers can…
Best practices for enhancing drawings & specifications
March 15, 2023
Author: Deltek Updated: September 21, 2023
Accurate design specifications help prevent delays associated with RFIs, change orders, and rework. Explore best…
AIA Firm Survey Report
December 5, 2023
Newly updated for 2022, the AIA Firm Survey Report is the only report that covers the full complexity of firms that power the architecture and design profession…
A primer on project delivery terms
December 6, 2023
Contributed by a joint task force of the AIA and the Associated General Contractors of America
Deliver projects on time and budget that fulfill owner…
Design and health
Experts weigh in on tackling mental health in architecture
December 6, 2023
Learn from architecture industry experts how a healthy work culture that addresses staff burnout and advocates for better work-life balance models is important…
Managing quality in the design development phase
December 6, 2023
Access a design development checklist for managing quality in the design development phase of a project and assisting project teams in meeting their obligations…
The Architect’s Journey to Specification
January 29, 2024
Align your market planning and sales strategies with architects’ specification needs with The Architect’s Journey to Specification—developed by AIA in…
2021 report: AIA 2030 Commitment by the Numbers
December 6, 2023
Learn about the progress firms made in RY2021 toward the goal of carbon neutral buildings by 2030, including key takeaways on model energy usage, embodied…
Business Intelligence
AIA Small Firm Compensation Report
December 6, 2023
Get the latest data on trends in pay practices, employee demographics, and benefits offered by small architecture firms with the AIA Small Firm Compensation &…
Building Life Cycle Assessment in Practice
December 6, 2023
Use this definitive guide to understand life cycle assessments, methods, and tools, then explore guidelines for integration in building design and evaluation…
How modern specification technology is shaping design
December 6, 2023
Author: Deltek September 24, 2021 | Updated: September 30, 2021
Modern specification technology propels business growth, helps firms make better project decisions…
Business Intelligence
Know Your Worth: Are you compensated fairly?
December 8, 2023
Know Your Worth is a group of resources and support for emerging and established architects focused on understanding your marketplace value. It opens a window…
Building science and technology
Technology, Culture, & the Future of the Architectural Firm
December 8, 2023
Technology, Culture, & the Future of the Architectural Firm closes the knowledge gap between architects and the building products industry, so firms can better…
Six more projects that prioritize health and wellness
January 22, 2024
Look at six projects that received the Healthcare Design Award 2023 as a reminder and an inspiration to focus on health and wellness in a personal and…
Top policy issues architects are tracking in 2024
January 23, 2024
Alexander Cochran, ESQ, AIA’s chief advocacy officer, talks legislative priorities, the influence of an architect, and how an election year may impact AIA’s…
Business Intelligence
ABI December 2023: Architecture firm billings remain soft to end the year
January 24, 2024
Nearly one third of firms report an uptick in significantly delayed projects over the past six months
A new year, a new set of challenges facing architecture firms
January 29, 2024
By Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA
While this year may end up looking like last year, economically speaking, the reasons are likely to be very different.
How firms can reduce tax burdens through credits and incentives
February 1, 2024
By Brayn Consulting
2023 Architects Journey to Specification reveals post-pandemic shifts in firm culture, product experimentation
February 2, 2024
For the first time since 2016, AIA offers free access to entire study tracking the evolution of product specification and selection.
Climate action
AIA is one of the best kept secrets in fighting climate change at COP28
November 28, 2023
Published: November 28, 2023 | Updated: November 28, 2023 By Greg Menti