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Firm billings for May 2021

AIA's Architecture Billings Index is a recognized leading indicator for nonresidential construction and is available to AIA members for free. May’s index showed billings continue to climb, with a strong ABI score of 58.5. Firms also reported the work on existing buildings account for more than half of firm billings.
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Call for submission: Membership Honors

Each year, AIA Celebrates the best buildings and spaces and the people behind them. Submissions are now open for Gold Medal, Fellowship, the Whitney Young Award and more. Deadlines for submitting nominations are quickly approaching from July 27 - October 5. Learn more >

Call for submissions: 2021 Innovation Awards

This program recognizes exemplary use and implementation of innovative technologies and progressive practices among designers, collaborators, and clients to support project design, delivery, operation, and research. Share your innovative work! Submissions are due by 5pm ET on August 5. Learn more >

Call for submissions: 2021 Justice Facilities Review

Projects should align with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence and demonstrate community engagement, rehabilitation, sustainability, accessibility, and safety. Designers and allied professionals, such as justice planners and community organizers are encouraged to submit. Deadline is August 19 at 5pm ET.
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Licensure candidates: Apply now for ARE Scholarship

Applications are open through August 27 for the 2021 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship. Apply today for this grant covering the full costs of the Architect Registration Examination, as well as study materials and access to ArchiPrep®. Apply today >

AIA mourns with the greater Miami community

AIA mourns with the greater Miami community as we learn the full horrific toll caused by the collapse of Champlain Towers South, in Surfside, Florida. Right now, the depth of grief, loss, and uncertainty created by this catastrophe for the victims, their families, friends, and the immediate community are immeasurable.

In the coming days, even as we learn more, perhaps, we can find some measure of solace and grace in the bravery of the first responders, the tremendous outpouring of generosity in the community, and the compassion expressed across the nation. Difficult times can serve to illuminate what’s best about being human: kindness, courage, and strength in adversity. Difficult times can also focus us all on what’s most important: family, friends, and community.  

AIA stands with the people of Florida.

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Join the NAC & YAF advisory committees

The National Associates Committee and the Young Architects Forum are looking for volunteers who want to be a catalyst for change and positively impact the architecture profession. It’s a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, network with peers, and advocate for the profession. The deadline to submit is August 6, 2021, 11:59pm ET. Learn more >

Architect’s Guide to Business Continuity

Floods, cyber-attacks and the unexpected loss of a team member can easily interrupt operations for any firm. Will you be able to provide clients with the assurance that work will continue despite a disruption? Updated for 2021, the Architect's Guide to Business Continuity helps firms become more resilient with a step-by-step process and accompanying worksheets for assessing and reducing risks associated with disruption.
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Licensure candidates: Apply now for ARE Scholarship

Applications are open through August 27 for the 2021 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship. Apply today for this grant covering the full costs of the Architect Registration Examination, as well as study materials and access to ArchiPrep®. Apply today >

Architects in Action 2021: AIA Legislative Exchange

Join us virtually July 15-16 for Architects in Action, our premier policy and advocacy event for citizen architects and components. Learn about emerging state and local legislative trends, participate in workshops, and hear from award-winning citizen architects. Architects in Action is open to all state and local component staff and members actively engaged in advocacy through the component. Register Today >

Architects worldwide collaborators for MASS-ive change

This session with the MASS Design Group, the 2021 Collaborative Achievement Award winner will show how to structure the design process as a form of policy development and produce projects that address inequality. Earn 1.5 LUs. Learn more >

Register for NCARB’s Licensing Advisors Summit

NCARB is hosting a free in-person and virtual summit on August 5-7. The Summit is a great way to learn more about the path to licensure, and is open to anyone who wants to help candidates get licensed.
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