Firms expect modestly higher revenue growth in 2025

One-third of architecture firm leaders rate increasing firm profitability as one of their top three biggest business concerns for 2025

After increasing in 2023 and 2024, construction spending for nonresidential buildings is projected to slow dramatically in 2025 and 2026.

More than one-quarter of firms report that significantly delayed projects are increasing

Nearly four in 10 firms report an increase in billings from reconstruction projects over the past few years

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…

Author: Deltek

Explore how architects are not just adopting AI but strategically shaping its role to enhance design while preserving human creativity.

Nearly all responding firms report that they pay for AIA membership for eligible staff.

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

Explore resources and talking points on the financial opportunities and benefits of investing in equitable communities to help support architects and the…

Get the latest data on trends in pay practices, employee demographics, and benefits offered by small architecture firms with the AIA Small Firm Compensation &…

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…

Updated: April 15, 2019 

Author: AIA Risk Management Program 

Architects are often asked: “How will you manage the design process so the cost is within the client…

Business conditions at continued to soften in October 2023, with the ABI score declining to 44.3. Read more & subscribe to the Architecture Billings Index. 

AIA Risk Management Program

Project risks often greatly exceed an architect’s potential financial gains. Consider limiting your total liability to your client…

Business conditions at architecture firms bounced back in May with a 51.0 ABI score—the highest since last September. Inquiries into new projects and the value…

AIA supports women in architecture through leadership development, career resources, and a highly engaged peer network. Explore all the ways you can benefit and…

See what’s ahead for the construction industry with this twice-a-year survey of the nation’s leading construction economists who forecast business conditions…