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…
Business Intelligence
Reducing risk after a terminated owner-architect agreement
December 1, 2023
An owner can terminate an owner-architect agreement at will. Explore how you can specify copyright protection of your design documents and reduce your risk…
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
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
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…
How five AIA chapters are helping foster the growth of the next generation of architects
April 16, 2024
In honor of Architecture Week, we’re celebrating the K-12 education initiatives of five AIA chapters around the country.
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
Business Intelligence
July 2024 AIA Consensus Construction Forecast
July 15, 2024
Midyear update projects construction spending to gain momentum this year, but stall in 2025.
Business Intelligence
ABI June 2024: Business conditions remain soft at architecture firms
July 23, 2024
More than one-quarter of architecture firms currently report being understaffed
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?
