AI in practice: Strategic insights from The Architect’s Journey to Specification
February 10, 2025
Author: Deltek
Explore how architects are not just adopting AI but strategically shaping its role to enhance design while preserving human creativity.
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Understanding copyright protection for architects
December 1, 2023
Copyright is an important and valuable right that all architects have. Understand and use copyright protection to protect your work from being usurped by others…
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The AIA Code of Ethics & ethical practice
November 29, 2023
Excerpted and adapted from The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th edition
AIA members lead the way in maintaining the highest standards of…
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Architects' Guide to Business Continuity
November 29, 2023
Get expert guidance for reducing and recovering from firm disruption. The Architect's Guide to Business Continuity increases firm resilience with a step-by-step…
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Am I breaking the law by providing my employees comp time?
November 28, 2023
November 1, 2017 | Updated: November 2, 2017
Providing “comp time” to architecture firm employees who work a few extra hours may be easy, but it’s also against…
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Assembly-based design advantages for better project delivery
November 29, 2023
Author: Deltek
Explore the three key advantages to assembly-based design—offering project team members a better line of sight into design intent and the…
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The value of a comprehensive owner-architect contract
February 6, 2018
A written agreement between an architect and owner is the best way to set the parties’ expectations on a project and reduce the likelihood of a later dispute…
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Five steps to thrive
November 29, 2023
Download AIA’s Five Steps to Thrive—a brief five-step guide for architects to demonstrate their value to clients and potential clients as they review their…
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Economic & industry resources
November 28, 2023
Explore economic and industry resources on the built environment and beyond. Compare architecture industry trends from a number of primary data sources for…
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Five tips to power project collaboration
December 9, 2021
Author: Deltek
Collaboration is key to every construction project. Explore five tips to improve collaboration on a construction project team—architect, engineer…
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Good Samaritan State Statute Compendium
November 29, 2023
Good Samaritan laws afford liability protection to architects providing disaster assistance. This resource explores the advantages of such laws, details state…
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Indemnification Clauses: All You Need to Know
November 29, 2023
Author: Glenn W. Birx, FAIA
December 2, 2020 | Updated: December 8, 2020
An indemnification clause can greatly increase an architect’s risk if poorly written…
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Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide
November 28, 2023
This authoritative guide walks you through the principles of Integrated Project Delivery so you can advocate for, set up, and deliver integrated projects.
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Keys to classifying project files
November 30, 2023
Contributed by Tara L. Nelson, Renaissance 3 Architects PC
Chapter 5.12
Explore how Renaissance 3 Architects organize their project files using the following…
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Materials Pledge Starter Guide
November 30, 2023
The Materials Pledge Starter Guideis a resource on how your firm can holistically evaluate building products using the Architecture & Design Materials Pledge. …
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Shaping the future: Six key benefits of AI in specifications
October 4, 2024
Author: Deltek
Explore how AI can transform specifications, enhance decision-making processes, allow architects to concentrate on the creative and strategic…
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Overtime pay: Are you compensating your employees correctly?
November 29, 2023
The federal pay rules aren’t as clear-cut as you may think, and non-compliance with Department of Labor rules may result in audits, back pay, and fines…
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ROI: Reducing up-front costs
November 28, 2023
Sustainable, high-performance design can cause concerns about high up-front costs, but an integrated design process, smart tradeoffs, and various grants and…
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Schematic design phase quality management
November 30, 2023
Contributed by Micheal J. Lough, AIA, Principal, Integral Consulting
Chapter 12.03 Checklists
Access a schematic design checklist for managing the schematic…
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Starting Your Own Firm
November 30, 2023
Three AIA members share their experiences starting their own firms and transitioning from employee to employer. Although each person’s career path is unique…