Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. And while each of the core sets of documents are updated every 10 years, what is most significant about this update is the new AIA Document E204™ – 2017, Sustainable Projects Exhibit.

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JANUARY 4, 2021

The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) today honored Moody Nolan with its 2021 AIA Architecture Firm Award. . The annual AIA Architecture Firm Award is the highest honor the AIA bestows on an architecture practice.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The AIA's revisions address the larger industry trend of early collaboration in preconstruction and integrated project delivery methods

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Collaborative Construction

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

I wrote the summary of the AIA Digital Documents below a few years back but it responds well to recent questions I received regarding digital protocols generally. These AIA instruments provide a good starting place for understanding the legal landscape in construction from a digital perspective. When the AIA updates its digital suite of documents Collaborative Construction will review those new instruments. AIA Digital Documents Summary James L.

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APRIL 4, 2019

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association will award six libraries with the 2019 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards for excellence in architectural design. You will find each project and a brief description from the AIA below. For more information, click the project name or image.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 2, 2021

Take the Fear Out of AIA Billing. Foundation Software Answers the AIA Billing Questions You’ve Been Too Afraid to Ask. The bad news: it requires AIA billing, and you’re not sure where to start. You might be asking yourself, “what is AIA billing?” AIA billings.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 27, 2022

Kimberly Dowdell's election as the AIA's first Black female president makes history at 165-year-old organization

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 11 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Architects and engineers participating in the AIA’s 2030 Commitment are reporting the greatest reduction in predicted energy use (pEUI) in the program’s 10-year history.

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Edward Mazria, FAIA, with the 2021 Gold Medal.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

architecture firms essentially held flat over the 2019–2021 period, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) biannual Compensation Report Despite a steep economic recession during the first half of 2020, compensation for architectural staff at U.S.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released updated Contractor’s Qualification Statement and Warranty Bond documents

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Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2020

The record decline in billings reflects how quickly business conditions have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and portends a grim outlook

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing updated contract documents today, including two key residential contracts and a complimentary Condominium Project Guide

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JANUARY 16, 2019

through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA Nonresidential construction spending on buildings is projected to grow by 4.4%

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Kermit Baker, the AIA's chief economist, said six months of billing and project activity declines could mean that the design industry is "facing some headwinds" for the first time since its expansion started in 2012

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JUNE 10, 2020

The American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) released new resources to support employers, public officials, and design professionals with re-occupying buildings more safely after COVID-19 shutdowns

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MAY 25, 2021

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 11 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers

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MAY 24, 2019

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released six revised contract documents designed for interior construction projects. The new interior contract documents will allow architects to better understand risks and responsibilities associated with designing building interiors, according to an AIA news release.

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MARCH 1, 2021

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating 102 member-architects to its College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the architecture profession.

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JUNE 25, 2021

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

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

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

15, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) plans to release its new and updated Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) family of contract documents. Next February, the AIA will release its updated Construction Manager as Adviser (CMa) family of documents. On Nov. These documents get updated on a 10-year revision cycle

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Collaborative Construction

JUNE 12, 2012

AIA Chicago Supporting IPD & BIM. Randy Deutsch is presenting at an AIA Chicago event tomorrow. AIA Chicago Supporting IPD & BIM. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Collaborative Construction Blog. Collaborative Construction Resources, LLC helps owners craft IPD procurement strategies that enable them to acquire BIM enabled infrastructure from integrated teams and helps those teams craft, negotiate and implement integrated agreements.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 10, 2018

The Consensus Construction Forecast Panel said spending in the commercial/industrial sector will outpace institutional outlays by 2.2% in 2018, but that institutional will take the lead in 2019

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APRIL 19, 2019

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) now welcomes developers and owners to join its 2030 Commitment with the goal of creating carbon neutral buildings, developments, and major renovations by 2030

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JUNE 17, 2020

The American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) has released strategies and 3D models for retail stores and office spaces to help businesses reopen more safely during the COVID-19 pandemic

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) selected 18 recipients for the 2018 AIA Young Architects Award. The Young Architects Award recipients will be honored at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 in New York City. Young Architects are defined as professionals who have been licensed 10 years or fewer regardless of their age.

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JULY 25, 2017

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced publication of

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DECEMBER 6, 2018

The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Boston-based Payette with the 2019 AIA Architecture Firm Award. . The annual AIA Architecture Firm Award is the highest honor the AIA bestows on an architecture practice. The award recognizes a firm that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years

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MAY 24, 2018

The concept of “passive house” originated in North America in response to the OPEC oil embargo of 1973 and the subsequent energy crisis. At that time, the U.S. Department of Energy and its counterpart in Canada started promoting cost-effective, “passive” energy-conservation measures—insulating buildings better, halting air leakage in the envelope, installing energy-efficient glazing.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

Despite macroeconomic headwinds such as inflation, rising interest rates and weak consumer sentiment scores, the AIA’s Consensus Construction Forecast panel is projecting nonresidential construction spending to grow 5.8% in 2023 but slow to under 1% in 2024.

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JULY 24, 2017

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

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DECEMBER 9, 2019

This AIA course is coming soon. Please check back in late October. Apologies for the delay.

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APRIL 16, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) are awarding six libraries with the 2018 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards for excellence in architectural design

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Collaborative Construction

OCTOBER 3, 2012

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently published a draft set of Digital Practice Documents worthy of consideration by integrated teams interested in providing BIM enabled facilities and infrastructure in an integrated project delivery (IPD) environment. AIA Digital Practice Documents Also available, at the link, a Guide and Commentary on AIA Digital Practice Documents, another document worthy of review.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

A memorable political punchline from 2019 for building teams involved how windows would shrink to tiny sizes and perhaps even disappear should the wrong candidates be elected. The joke was lost on most professionals.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 2015 recipients of the Institute Honor Awards , the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture, and urban design. Selected from roughly 500 submissions, 23 recipients located throughout the world will be honored at the AIA 2015 National Convention and Design Exposition in Atlanta.

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