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…

Sustainable, high-performance design can cause concerns about high up-front costs, but an integrated design process, smart tradeoffs, and various grants and…

The Business Opportunities & Sustainability Trends Amidst a Pandemic research report provides key insights on the pandemic’s impact on the architecture industry…

Architecture firm billings declined for the fourth consecutive month in January 2023 (49.3 ABI score). However, the pace of the decline slowed, indicating that…

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…

Architecture firm billings end 2022 on a soft note. The December ABI score of 47.5 is a modest improvement over the November score of 46.6, meaning slightly…

Out-of-pocket operational expenses add up fast and can account for up to 15% of a company’s total business expenses, creating a huge incentive for owners…

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 50.4 in March 2022 indicates a slight majority of firms reported an increase in billings—an improvement in…

Good Samaritan laws afford liability protection to architects providing disaster assistance. This resource explores the advantages of such laws, details state…

Business conditions held steady at architecture firms with an ABI score of 50.1—indicating slight billings growth. Although June was a weaker month than May, it…

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…

Funding and resources are two of the biggest challenges architects face when building equitable communities. Explore information on impact investing and funding…

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…

Prepare your firm to take advantage of the increasing number of retrofit projects with this guide uncovering the hidden economic, health, and environmental…

Explore lessons from frequent winners of the AIA COTE Top Ten Awards, including firm traits on design innovation, sustainability, decarbonization, energy…

The Consensus Construction Forecast panel has optimistic predictions for nonresidential spending in late 2023 and beyond, and the news is generally positive…

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The built environment accounts for the majority of human-caused carbon emissions globally, making…

Increasingly, owner-created owner-architect agreements include indemnification clauses and/or obligations. Be wary of these provisions and seek advice from your…

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…

The Guides for Equitable Practice use real-world-derived best practices, relevant research, and other tools to help foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive…