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ABC, AIA and NAHB Economists Predict Industry Growth Through 2017

Construction Superintendent Magazine

“Nonresidential construction spending growth will continue into the next year with an estimated increase in the range of 3 to 4 percent,” said Basu. The post ABC, AIA and NAHB Economists Predict Industry Growth Through 2017 appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

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AIA foresees nonres building spending increasing, but at a slower pace than in 2016

BD+C

Despite what it describes as a “chaotic” year saddled with labor shortages and interest-rate creep, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) estimates that spending for nonresidential construction increased by nearly 8% in 2016. That growth is expected to continue for “another couple of years,” albeit somewhat more modestly.

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AIA Version of IPD anti-architect?

Building Information Management

The problem with the AIA approach to IPD is it is inherently anti-architect. While the AIA implementation of Integrated Project Delivery may or may not be flawed, the concept of involving Owners, Architects, and Contractors as early in the design/construction project as possible is certainly not “anti-architect”. .

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Easy Steps for Achieving Competitive Insurance Rates

Construction Business Owner

According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), nonresidential building spending in 2015 was close to $360 billion, with forecasts estimating this number to hit $390 in 2016. The 2016 Dodge Construction Outlook also recently predicted a 9 percent gain in this sector.

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Some useful seminars on construction estimating from RSMeans

Construction Cost Estimating

RSMeans organize various types of education programs regular basis which provides a great solution to construction professionals for construction estimating. These educational programs facilitate construction professionals to enhance their competency pertaining to cost estimating , project management, administration and facilities management.

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AIA Unveils New Leading Indicator in Construction Research White Paper

Construction Superintendent Magazine

This new indicator is being spotlighted in an AIA economic research white paper, Designing the Construction Future. “We We determined that the most accurate predictor of future design workloads is the monthly change in the volume of new design contracts.”. frontpage'

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ConsensusDOCS v. AIA – Form Contract Wars

Construction Law Monitor

AIA (American Institute of Architects ) form documents have dominated the construction industry for many years. Due to the AIA dominance, others in the industry sought out an alternative and the ConsensusDOCS were born in 2007. Many experts believe that the AIA standard form contracts are drafted to protect the Architect.

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