AIA Announces Strategic Sponsorship with Trimble

WASHINGTON – March 12, 2026 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is excited to announce a sponsorship agreement with Trimble, a leader in construction technology, including 3D visualization and modeling solutions, and connected workflows.

This collaboration highlights Trimble’s position as a trusted industry thought leader, with the opportunity to contribute to architecture and design continuing education programs, event panels, research, and knowledge community engagement. AIA members also benefit from technical expertise and professional development, including how to bring a vision to life with 3D design software.

“United by a shared vision for the future of the built environment, we’re excited about the opportunities this relationship will shepherd,” said Andrew Flank, Senior Vice President of Sales, Events & Exhibitions at AIA. “Strategic partners help fund key initiatives, empowering AIA to provide valuable resources to members while upholding independence and mission alignment.”

AIA connects Trimble with thousands of architects worldwide, offering year-round visibility, early specification involvement, and access to industry leaders. This joint effort ensures sustained engagement, surpassing the impact of one-off event sponsorships.

“We are committed to helping architects move their digital designs from concept to reality,” said Chris Cronin, VP & GM of Architecture, Design and Education at Trimble. “Teaming up with AIA creates meaningful intersections between technology and practice, empowering architects to design with greater confidence, iterate faster and deliver more resilient, high-impact outcomes for their clients and communities."

Trimble provides a range of building construction and design solutions, including SketchUp. As a creative anchor for Trimble’s mission to bridge the digital screen with the physical world, SketchUp has evolved from a standalone 3D modeling tool into a comprehensive and collaborative ecosystem. Now used by millions of professionals worldwide, this platform connects the initial spark of design directly to the built environment.

About Trimble
Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble, visit: www.trimble.com.
 

About AIA

Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing.

AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.