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AIASF Equity by Design to launch 2018 Equity in Architecture Survey

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AIA San Francisco (AIASF) and the Equity by Design Committee, launched the third national Equity in Architecture Survey on February 12, 2018. Building upon the survey conducted in 2016, the third survey will further advance the national movement for equitable practice in the profession.

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40 Under 40 Class of 2023 winner Kimberly Dowdell inaugurated as AIA 2024 President

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Architects Movers+Shapers Women in Design+Construction The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the inauguration of Kimberly Dowdell , AIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, as its 100th president. Dowdell holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

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Beginning her journey at Shepley working in the mailroom in 1986, Carole went on to become Shepley’s first female President and CEO in 2004, leading the firm through nearly two decades of expansion and hundreds of prestigious and innovative architectural projects. in 2019, and Durham, N.C.,

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Award-winning civic design firm RossDrulisCusenbery joins DLR Group

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We are now part of a team of more than 150 collaborative design thinkers aligned behind a design ethos to deliver healing, equity, and transformation for individuals and communities,” said RDC Principal Mallory Cusenbery. “We are thrilled to be joining the leading Justice+Civic practice in the country. states and in Canada.

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Private Equity Expert William Lehr joins PSMJ's M&A Consulting Team

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Private Equity Expert William Lehr joins PSMJ’s M&A Consulting Team. It is no secret that ownership succession is a growing challenge for many architecture and engineering firms and this is one of the most significant drivers of elevated merger and acquisition activity in 2011 and going into 2012. Architectural Record.

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Why Belonging Matters in Construction

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Over the last few years, many architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) companies have started to take a serious look at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. Brown, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, Virtual Design & Construction Manager . While progress has been made, there’s still a long road ahead. .

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Have we reached the point when the AEC industry starts redesigning fast-food menu items?

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Some people may feel that way after seeing the latest figures from the American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index. Every January, the AIA research department uses Department of Commerce statistics to re-estimate ABI data based on seasonal patterns, resulting in a recalibration of recent figures.) in December.