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…
Business Intelligence
Understanding copyright protection for architects
December 1, 2023
Copyright is an important and valuable right that all architects have. Understand and use copyright protection to protect your work from being usurped by others…
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…
Best Practices
Return on investment in equitable communities
December 2, 2023
Explore resources and talking points on the financial opportunities and benefits of investing in equitable communities to help support architects and the…
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…
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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…
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Schematic Design Phase Quality Management
November 30, 2023
Contributed by Micheal J. Lough, AIA, Principal, Integral Consulting
Chapter 12.03 Checklists
Access a schematic design checklist for managing the schematic…
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…
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…
Design and health
Inclusive restrooms & locker rooms in K-12 schools
June 11, 2024
Contributed by Cheryl Jacobs, AIA, Greg Louviere, AIA, & Benjamin Fields, AIA
AIA Best Practices
Inclusive restroom & locker rooms offer a more human and…
EDI
AIA K-12 Pathway Initiatives
November 30, 2023
It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect. AIA's K-12 initiatives follow a blueprint with three key goals in mind:
Inspire youth to learn about…
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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…
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
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
Business Intelligence
ABI April 2024: Pace of billings decline at architecture firms slows slightly
May 22, 2024
Nearly one in ten architecture firms report that they currently have billings from international projects
Career and the profession
Engaging Future Architects
May 22, 2024
By Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC
Five ways architects can engage and inspire the next generation.