Clemson Project Recognized for Conceptual Design Excellence at Healthcare Design Expo
A Clemson University project integrating research and design to develop a safer, more ergonomic operating room received two awards for conceptual design excellence at the Healthcare Design Expo + Conference in Orlando. The Healthcare Environment Awards, sponsored by Contract magazine and The Center for Health Design, selected the Realizing Improved Patient Care Through Human-Centered Design…
Architecture Billings Bounce Back
After a stand-alone month of contracting demand for design services, there was a modest uptick in the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for October. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported…
Architects Balk at House Tax Reform Proposal
The American Institute of Architects expressed serious concerns about The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR-1), the tax reform proposal unveiled today by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX). “The House Ways & Means Committee proposal, as drafted, will unfairly damage the thousands of small and family-owned businesses that organize as pass-through…
AIA Releases Newly Revised Architect Scope Documents
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing the second part of the once-in-a-decade 2017 edition of the A201, design-bid-build family of documents for a total of 34 newly revised 2017 documents. This release includes updated versions of the Architect Scope documents and many of the frequently-used AIA forms. Working with architects, contractors, subcontractors and…
AIA Releases Updated Compensation Report and Salary Calculator
Newly updated for 2017, the biannual American Institute of Architects (AIA) Compensation Report gives you access to salary data for 39 architecture firm positions in 26 states, 25 metro areas, and 17 cities. You’ll get an exclusive look at industry salary trends and expert analysis on where the market is headed, as well as information…
What do Emerging Professionals Need from Firms?
Four designers weigh in on how firms can help their employees at a critical career stage The path to licensure can be challenging for many. Even with the streamlined ARE 5.0, emerging professionals are pressed to connect what they learned in school, what they’re learning on the job, and what their exams require them to…
Architecture Billings Index Continues Growth Streak
With all geographic regions and building project sectors showing positive conditions, there continues to be a heightened level of demand for design services signaled in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI). This is now the seventh consecutive month the ABI has reflected a growing demand for services. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity,…
Architecture Billings Index Growth Moderates
For the sixth consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services as reflected in the July Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the…
Demand for Design Services Bolsters Compensation at Architecture Firms
As the U.S. economy continues to strengthen, compensation across all architectural staff positions averaged $84,000, up about 2.8% per year from early 2015 levels, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2017 Compensation Report. The biannual report provides salary data for 39 architecture firm positions in 26 states, 25 metro areas and 17 cities…
The Basics of WELL Building Design
Carolyn Rickard-Brideau, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP (Provisional), Partner and Global Practice Leader for Workplace with Little, is one of the nation’s select few experts in the field of WELL Building Design. She was the afternoon keynote speaker at Clemson University’s 2nd Annual Construction Industry Symposium (2017) in Greenville, South Carolina. What if I…
