News from National 10.21.2020

Call for submissions: Innovation Awards

The Innovation Awards recognize the exemplary use and implementation of innovative technologies and progressive practices among architects, designers, collaborators, and clients. We encourage members to submit their best projects by October 26.  Submit your project >

Updated AIA documents released

On Oct. 19, AIA Contract Documents released new documents including two complex residential documents, the popular Condominium Project guide, an updated Contractor’s Qualification Statement, a revised Pro Bono services contract, and a new Warranty Bond. See how these documents can enhance your practice.  Learn more > 

CRAN® seminar series 

Six AIAU live courses will focus on timely topics including practicing during COVID-19, social equity, and sustainability. This series replaces the annual CRAN Symposium and will run through December 2020. Earn up to 5 LU/3 HSW  Register >

Free Webinars

New residential agreements and guide

Residential construction is fraught with risks, especially condominium projects. Join a free webinar to understand how to manage and mitigate residential project risks by examining updates to key AIA residential documents and the updated Condominium Projects guide. Earn 1 LU. Register >

Five key contract clauses 

Design firms must have a thorough understanding of five key clauses. Join us on Nov. 5 for a free webinar as presenters review these important contractual clauses and how to identify, negotiate, and incorporate these clauses successfully. Earn 1 LU. Register >

Pandemic prognostication - A common sense approach to senior living design 

This course discusses how senior living communities and design professionals responded to the pandemic, how these responses affected senior living residents, and what we all learned. Earn 1 LU. Register >