Tag Archives: AIA

AIA says energy modeling key to reaching carbon reduction targets

November 27, 2015

The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA’s) 2014 progress report for its 2030 Commitment found the number of projects reported as part of that initiative is increasing, but only a small percentage of them met the 60 percent target for 2014.

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AIA launches new contract documents

November 9, 2015

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released nine new contract documents, including a new owner/consultant agreement and administrative forms for design-build projects. C103-2015 establishes expectations between an owner and consultant on a project.

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AIA: Design firms achieving carbon reduction targets

November 2, 2015

An American Institute of Architects (AIA) report found the majority of architecture firms involved in the AIA 2030 Commitment initiative reached carbon reduction goals. Firms part of the voluntary initiative commit their practice to advancing AIA’s goal of carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.

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ABI indicates healthy demand in non-residential projects

August 31, 2015

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the Architecture Billing Index (ABI) is reflecting a sustained demand for design services in nearly all non-residential project types. ABI is a leading economic indicator of construction activity. It reflects the approximate nine-to 12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

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Determining ‘cost of construction’ in the absence of construction

April 17, 2015

The traditional way architects set their fee is to base it on a percentage of the “cost of construction.” Many form contracts, including B101-2007, Owner−Architect Agreement, developed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), provide this method as one of the possibilities.

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