AIA and ConstructConnect continue partnership
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced that ConstructConnect has agreed to continue as an Innovation Partner of the AIA.
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Architects set 2017 federal agenda
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced its agenda for the new Administration and Congress, advocating programs and policies that create more livable and energy efficient communities with investments in buildings as key elements of the national infrastructure.
Read MoreARCOM acquires InterSpec
“By bringing ARCOM and InterSpec together, ARCOM is positioned to offer the industry the tremendous benefits of pairing innovative technology with unparalleled specification content,” said Mark Strauch, ARCOM Chairman and Alpine Investors Partner.
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LMN Architects-designed Cleveland Civic Core Complex wins 2017 National Honor Award from AIA
LMN Architects, a multidisciplinary design firm with a reputation for distinctive, community-focused projects, announces that the Cleveland Civic Core and Convention Center Complex has been recognized with a 2017 National AIA Honor Award for Regional & Urban Design from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Read MoreAIA announces new partnership with James Hardie Building Products
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced that James Hardie Building Products has agreed to become an Innovation Partner of the AIA. The new relationship provides support to AIA local chapters and knowledge communities, and creates opportunities for architects to engage with James Hardie on key needs and challenges in the residential construction design market.
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Architects expect more digital, advisory support from building products companies
Architects are calling on manufacturers of building products and materials to advance their digital capabilities, as well as their ability to consult and advise customers in the many phases of construction projects, according to a study published by The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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Robert A.M. Stern, FAIA, awarded 2017 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion
The Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) named Robert A.M. Stern, FAIA, as the 2017 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion recipient. The AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion honors an individual who has been intensely involved in architecture education for more than a decade and whose teaching has influenced a broad range of students.
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Architecture Billings Index ekes out another small gain
Coming off a modest increase after two consecutive months of contraction, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded another small increase in demand for design services.
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Ronald Skaggs, FAIA, honored with 2017 Kemper Award
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) December 7 announced the Board of Directors of the AIA bestowed Ronald Skaggs, FAIA, with the 2017 Edward C. Kemper Award. Named in honor of the AIA’s first executive director, the award is given annually to an architect who has contributed significantly to the profession through service to the AIA. Skaggs, whose uncanny ability to recruit, mentor, and involve others in projects and causes has built a lasting commitment to excellence within everyone who has collaborated with him. Skaggs will be honored at the 2017 AIA National Convention in Orlando.
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AIA Board of Directors approves equity initiatives
The AIA Board also adopted recommendations of the Equity in Architecture Commission, which included leading architects, educators, and diversity experts. The group identified root causes for the lack of diversity and inclusion in the profession and offered recommendations on how to address those issues, as well as a timeline for implementation. The Commission launched its work in November of 2015 to forge action plans for achieving equitable practices, and measurable goals, with tools to assess progress.
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