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Project Intake Checklist
This form may help you & your firm to evaluate and manage potential risk.
Read MoreMaking Energy Efficiency Permanent
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, includes support for energy efficient design. The Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (26 U.S. Code § 179D or more commonly known as Section 179D of the tax code) had been scheduled to expire at the end of 2020, but it is now…
Read MoreDo you know which business type is right for you?
Do you know which business type is right for you? States generally allow businesses to operate as sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies (LLC), and some have variations on these basic business types such as professional corporations and limited liability partnerships. Each business type serves a specific purpose, situation, or concern relating to…
Read MoreNavigating Risk in Digital Practice
Two AIA Trust reports about digital practice risks have recently been updated. The 2021 Guide to Cyber Liability Coverage by independent insurance expert, Insurance Buyers’ Council, Inc., will help you understand what you need to know about cyber liability coverage for your firm. The 2021 update of BIM Me Up, Scotty–Navigating Risk in Digital Practice,…
Read MoreStrategies for Managing Risk on Design/Build Teams
When you are looking to pick up the right contractor for your Design/Build team, the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) suggests that it should be a firm that you already know and with which you have done prior business. The report, Strategies for Managing Risk on Design/Build Teams, can guide you in developing an…
Read MoreCreating and Maintaining a Professional Practice
Watch this archived webinar to learn what is needed to start and run a successful architectural practice from experienced architects running successful firms. Members may earn two learning unit credits after viewing the webinar & materials; email your request with name/member number to AIATrust@aia.org.
Read MoreVirtual Architectural Practice–An Alternate Reality
Learn about the many benefits of a virtual practice approach–as well as the risks you’ll need to manage—and find out more about what a virtual practice may mean for you. Presented in partnership with the AIA Practice Management Knowledge Community, current virtual practitioners, a legal expert, and an insurance expert share their insights in this…
Read MoreDesign Firms Serving as Code Examiners
For a number of reasons, including budgetary cutbacks, lack of skilled workers, and staffing demands caused by disasters or emergencies, local building code entities sometimes seek to transfer their administrative responsibilities. These responsibilities may include transferring the certification of design compliance with codes or construction compliance with design and regulatory requirements to the design firms…
Read MorePandemic Risks to Your Firm
Emergency management is the process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from an emergency situation and the subsequent business disruption. The current viral pandemic should remind professional service firms to update their plans to address possible interruptions related to mass illnesses. All firms should reassess their abilities to meet contractual obligations and business continuity…
Read MorePandemic Risks to Your Firm
