Tag Archives: Architecture

Design billings experience strongest growth of the year: AIA

December 21, 2017

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported a November Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 55.0, up from 51.7 in October. (Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings for the month.)

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UL launches new support tools for life safety design

November 3, 2017

Last month, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) unveiled new services and support tools for architects and contractors. Designed as a self-service guidance, UL Architectural Services provides resources to help design/construction professionals locate code-compliant fire-resistance and smoke-protection solutions for projects.

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Industry survey indicates improvements in architecture revenue

May 1, 2017

This spring, consultant Zweig Group released its annual Financial Performance Survey of Architecture, Engineering, Planning, and Environmental Consulting Firms, which reports a general increase in revenue despite concerns in other sectors.

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NCARB introduces alternative education requirements

March 10, 2017

Architects who do not meet the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ (NCARB’s) usual education requirements can still earn their NCARB certificates with a new alternative path.

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Lessons learned from award-winning sustainable design projects

April 8, 2016

The American Institute of Architecture’s (AIA’s) Committee on the Environment (COTE) undertook in-depth research on nearly 200 Top Ten Award winners from the past 20 years to examine how the architecture community has evolved in regards to sustainable design practices.

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