The likelihood of design deliverables being released for approval or actual construction while containing negligent errors or omissions are higher than most firms would like. This is due to projects becoming more complex and design times being severely constrained. As such, more projects are involving design input from a wide range of consultants and other […]
The Quarterly eNewsletter of The AIA Trust —April 2018
Becoming a Firm Principal?
If you’re invited to become a principal in your firm, do you know what that requires? A recent study on internal ownership transition sheds light on how architecture firms are handling the ownership succession process when founding principals near the end of their tenure. If you’re tapped to become a principal in your firm, this […]
Quick Risk Review
As a risk management resource for AIA Members, the AIA Trust develops white papers on topics of critical and evolving risks for architects. If you don’t have time to read the white papers, new synopses give you the important facts. Check them out now—so you stay out in front of critical risks.
Facts You Need About Disability Insurance
For most architects, the idea that one could become disabled due to an illness or injury seems pretty remote. No matter how many times one may say, “It will never happen to me,” there’s no getting around the fact that it does happen—everyday—to people just like you. So what should you know about disability insurance?
How Target Date Funds Help You Retire
In recent years, many retirement plan sponsors have enhanced retirement plans by introducing target-date funds* (TDFs) to bolster employees’ retirement readiness. Target-date funds typically invest in a variety of investments selected for those who plan to retire during the target date year. Whether you’re an architect participating in a retirement plan or a firm owner […]
2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial
An after-work session sponsored by the AIA Trust and the AIA Practice Management Knowledge Community will be held on November 9th at the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial, focusing how technology is impacting architectural practice—with an emphasis on how “virtual practice” is gaining popularity among various types of practitioners.
Understanding the Standard of Care
The AIA Risk Management Committee (RMC) helps architects effectively manage their risks by providing valuable educational materials addressing risk management issues. Two recent RMC articles explain how the standard of care applies to your practice.
Designing for the Future: Avoiding Intellectual Property Claims
From 2005 through 2015, almost all intellectual property claims against design professionals in the Schinnerer and CNA program involved copyright issues. Intellectual property, perhaps the most valuable asset for design professionals, includes trademarks, patents, and copyrights. While intellectual property claims in the program were minimal, design professionals should be aware of these risks arising from […]
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