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WASHINGTON – July 21, 2020 – As a result of the partially shutdown economy, businesses and organizations will continue to be hesitant to invest in modernized or new facilities, according to a mid-year update to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast. The trend ends an almost decade-long expansion in construction spending. The AIA…
WASHINGTON – April 22, 2020 – Reflecting the deteriorating conditions in the overall economy, demand for design services from architecture firms recorded a record fall, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 33.3 for March reflects a decrease in design services provided by…
Orginonally Posted on AIA.org We are living in a challenging time. As we awaken each new day of this unfolding public health emergency, our perspective changes, sometimes radically. Despite all of our professional knowledge and technical mastery, the COVID-19 crisis demands that we remember the fragility of the human condition. As architects, we know that…
Two thirds of architecture firms report slowing or stoppage of projects due to COVID-19. A new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) reveals the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on architecture firms in the U.S. A recent AIA survey found that 50 percent of architecture firms reported fewer new design projects for…
Of the 22 recipients of this year’s AIA Young Architects Awards, only one honoree is from the Carolinas – Aaron Bowman, AIA, LEED AP of Liollio Architecture in Charleston. AIA’s Young Architects Awards honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers. Bowman is a…
Nonresidential construction spending on buildings is projected to grow by just 1.5 percent through 2020, and less than a one percent increase in 2021, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Construction spending last year was surprisingly weak, but current estimates suggest the industry had a modest increase in…
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing thirteen new and updated Construction Management (CM) documents, including the Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) and the Construction Manager as Adviser (CMa) families. CMcs are brought on in the beginning of the preconstruction phase of a project to provide collaboration and input, which allows for greater…
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Architects Foundation will host a dialogue with author and photographer Andrew Feiler on Wednesday, Oct. 30 to explore the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The event will kick off Feiler’s exhibit, “Without Regard to Sex, Race or Color: The Past, Present, and Future of One Historically…
In testimony before the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, the American Institute of Architect’s 2018 President Carl Elefante, FAIA, outlined critical steps the United States must prioritize in order to reduce greenhouse gases in the built environment. “The threat posed by climate change to our homes, cities, nation, and the planet…
The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Board of Directors has approved a landmark resolution—championed by AIA members—that defines immediate and long-term efforts to engage the architectural profession in the fight against climate change. “This is a defining moment for the Institute,” said 2019 AIA President William Bates, FAIA. “We are making this our top priority in…
