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

Firms expect modestly higher revenue growth in 2025

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…

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…

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

Billings at architecture firms remained flat in July with an ABI score of 50.0—meaning the share of firms that reported a decrease in their billings equaled the…

The AIA Compensation and Benefits Report 2023 is the definitive guide to architecture salaries and compensation trends. AIA members save 40%!

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a leading monthly economic indicator for nonresidential construction activity. Get the latest ABI or…

Explore the 11 priority recommendations to strengthen and expand AIA's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in every practice.

Although business conditions remained soft at architecture firms in February, firms report generally good profitability in recent years.

Identify, evaluate, and manage potential risks effectively.

Firm leaders report that ABI data, interest rates, and firm billings are the most useful indicators they track to evaluate the business climate.
 

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…

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…

Three AIA members share their experiences starting their own firms and transitioning from employee to employer. Although each person’s career path is unique…

Contributed by Micheal J. Lough, AIA, Principal, Integral Consulting

Chapter 12.03 Checklists

Access a schematic design checklist for managing the schematic…

The Materials Pledge Starter Guide is a resource on how your firm can holistically evaluate building products using the Architecture & Design Materials Pledge. …