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Navigating the Economy

Resources for Firms

The AIA recognizes the challenges you face in these uncertain times. Although there is no cookie-cutter approach to dealing with a sluggish economy, we are committed to helping you and your firm navigate the economy by offering these practical tips and resources.

Opportunities

Find commissioned and pro bono projects.
View Available Projects

Go to RFP Database

Go to Federal Business Opportunities

Go to the 1% for pro bono work

Find your state procurement official

McGraw-Hill’s Construction Stimulus Section

Finding New Business

Get the most up-to-date information to help you find a job in the federal arena.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview

Guide to Federal Procurement

Navigating Podcast Series

Listen to and share any of our podcasts featuring expert viewpoints focusing on economic conditions.

The Stimulus Package and Your Business Plan
Project Finance and for Principals and Project Managers

View all podcasts

Regional Economic Resources

Discover resources AIA chapters are offering.

AIA Seattle
AIA DC

AIA Dallas

AIA Oregon

AIA Wisconsin

Boston Society of Architects

AIA New York

AIA San Francisco

Component’s Economic Survival Guide

 

Practice Management

View these excerpts from the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice (14th edition) to manage your practice in a difficult economy.
Maintaining Financial Health

Resignation, Termination and Staff Reduction

Staff Development and Retention

Seeking the Project

Strategic Planning for the Design Firm

Establishing a Niche Practice

Practicing in a Global Market

Marketing Strategy and Planning

Webcasts

Hear previously recorded presentations.
Have We Hit Bottom?

Position Your Firm for the End of the Economic Downturn

Designing a Financial Plan

Principal-Directed Business Development

Strategies and Tactics for an Economic Downturn

Events

How to Enter the Federal Government Market Quickly
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