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5th Annual Putter's Classic
Indoor Mini-Golf & Networking Event
Monday, September 19th, 2016
at the Clarion Hotel, New Castle, DE
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In this issue:
State, Regional and National News
Programs & Events
Member News
Allied Member News
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State, Regional and National News
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What to Know and How to Prepare
By ANGLE Staff
Earlier this year we highlighted a proposed rule that would expand the pool of workers who qualify for overtime pay, and discussed its wide-reaching impact on American businesses. Finally, after months of deliberation, the Department of Labor has released the final version of its long-awaited overtime rule. Below we'll tell you everything you need to know about what to expect, as well as how to prepare for the changes.
How is overtime currently mandated?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 ensures that all salaried workers are guaranteed overtime pay at time and a half for any hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. The main aspect of the FLSA is its salary threshold, which says that every employee making under $23,660 annually must be paid overtime (this number has been updated from time to time, most recently in 2004).
What changes does the new rule make?
Put simply, DOL's new rule doubles the salary threshold from $23,660 to $47,476. If there's one thing to take away from this post it's that every full-time, salaried employee making less than $47,476 annually (or $913/week) will now be eligible overtime pay.
What impact will this have on design firms?
Given the highly skilled nature of the profession, architects themselves probably won't be directly impacted by the new threshold - but that doesn't mean that firms as a whole won't feel the effects. Even if every design professional in your firm is already earning more than the new threshold, there are likely support staff and others to consider (and whose weekly hours you might need to start tracking closely).
Why did the government decide to change these overtime regulations?
For starters, the threshold hasn't been updated since 2004, and currently is so low that it represents just a sliver of working Americans' salaries. Backers of the rule change maintain that, as is so often the case with outdated regulations, this low threshold is being exploited and has given rise to so-called "white collar sweatshops" in which workers are paid annual salaries that barely clear the $24,000 threshold, categorized as being "exempt" under the duties test, and are then called on to work 80-plus hour weeks without receiving overtime. DOL argues that raising the threshold is a simple way to address this phenomenon. Furthermore, when the threshold was originally put into place eight decades ago, it covered 60 percent of workers; despite occasional updates, the current threshold applies to just 8 percent of today's workforce. DOL says the new threshold will bring that figure back up to 60 percent, in keeping with the original intent of the law.
When does the new rule go into effect?
The increase will go into effect on December 1, 2016.
What can my firm do to start preparing?
Planning is key; December 2016 will be here in no time, and it's important for design firms to ensure they're not caught off guard when the changes go into effect. Try to consider how other related businesses, such as those with which your firm subcontracts, might be impacted by new labor costs, and incorporate that into your future business projections. The bottom line is that even though the overtime rule may have the greatest impact on lower-wage businesses, it's hard to envision an industry or even an individual firm that will be unaffected by the changes.
Alex Ford, Manager, Federal Relations, American Institute of Architects
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Need resources to make better business decisions on state and local policies?
The newly updated State Economic Profile contain economic indicators at the national, regional, and state level (e.g., employment, construction starts) to demonstrate the importance of architects and the industry to society.
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 Tax Savings for Small Businesses
The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace isn't just a simpler way for small employers like you to find and buy health coverage for your employees, but an affordable one as well.
Employers who participate in the SHOP Marketplace may qualify for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit. The tax credit is worth up to 50% of your contribution toward employees' premium costs (up to 35% for tax-exempt employers).
To qualify for the tax credit, you must:
- Have employees enrolled in coverage through the SHOP Marketplace
- Have fewer than 25 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- Contribute at least 50% toward full-time employees' premium costs
- Pay an average employee salary of $50,000 per year or less, adjusted yearly for inflation
Though you don't need to offer coverage to part-time employees (those working fewer than 30 hours per week) or dependents to qualify for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit, you may include any contributions to part-time employees and dependent premiums in your tax credit calculation.
The smaller the business, the bigger the credit. The tax credit is highest for companies with fewer than 10 employees who are paid an average of $25,000 or less.
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Best Practice 16.01.14
Professional liability insurers tabulate lists of the most common problems that plague the practice of architecture and lead to claims. Learning from the mistakes of others is a great way to give your practice an edge over the competition and, at a minimum, save money and preserve a good reputation.
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Vote with Confidence in 2016!
The 2016 election is one of tremendous importance, and choices start long before November. From primary season to the general election, the AIA 2016 Presidential Candidate Profiles will help you navigate the polls with ease.
The profiles feature each candidate's stance on the big issues, drawn from their campaign websites, nonpartisan organizations, and their previous voting records. They also provide links to the candidates' websites and other sources of election information.
Additional Resources: Voters consider many factors when evaluating candidates. Click here to access additional voter resources.
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Gain valuable leadership experience when you volunteer for AIA's Young Architects Forum (YAF).The YAF's main goal is to address issues of importance to recently licensed members of the Institute.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for four positions:
- Vice Chair (three year commitment)
- Communications Director (two year commitment)
- Advocacy Director (two year commitment)
- Knowledge Director (two year commitment)
Each position requires a minimum of a two-year commitment. The YAF Handbook outlines the history and current goals of the committee.
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Mark your calendars for November 1, 2016, the official launch date of the updated exam. The six-division exam will include case studies that simulate real-world practice, incorporate new testing technologies, and feature a format that more closely aligns with modern practice.
Once the exam launches on November 1, you can:
- Log in to My NCARB and self-transition your eligibilities to ARE 5.0
- Make an appointment to take an ARE 5.0 division
In the meantime, here's how you can prepare for ARE 5.0:
- Learn more about the new division structure with our in-depth blog series
- Explore the new question types and case studies that will be featured on the new exam
- Stay tuned for the late summer release of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines and a new ARE 5.0 Handbook that will help you prepare for each division of ARE 5.0, as well as other helpful exam resources
Use our interactive Transition Calculator to figure out which testing strategy best fits your current situation.
We'll continue to administer ARE 4.0 until June 30, 2018. This 20-month period of dual delivery will enable you to finish the exam in a way that best suits your needs.
Still have questions? Visit ncarb.org/ARE5 to learn more about ARE 5.0.
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YAF CONNECTION: Volume 14 Issue 03 (June 2016)
This issue focuses on the theme of EMPLOYMENT TRENDS.
In our post-Convention issue, we focus on how architects are changing the face of the profession through workforce. This issue explores the needs and job categories that support recruitment, retention, and retraining initiatives that meet common firm and organizational objectives.
Be Sure Not To Miss....
We catch up with Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA
Hear more from Neri Oxman in our latest Leadership Profile
Spotlighting Ben Prosky
Read the current issue of YAF Connection, the official e-magazine for young architects produced by the Young Architects Forum. Each edition includes articles on leadership, mentorship, and fellowship as well as book reviews by young architects. The YAF Connection is a bimonthly publication.
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The Annual J. Timothy Anderson Awards for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation are the only awards to honor and call attention to the preservation and restoration of America's historic properties and to celebrate innovative redesign and usage of great buildings from our past. NH&RA is now accepting applications for this unique awards competition. Entries in each of the nine categories are judged on the basis of overall design and quality, interpretation and respect of historic elements, and market success.
The "Timmys" look for a wide variety of nominees proposed by a wide variety of people interested in American architecture, design and development. If you would like to enter a deserving project, please submit an application by no later than Friday, July 29, 2016.
The 2016 "Timmys" will be awarded in the following categories:
- Best Commercial/Retail/Non-Residential Project
- Best Historic Rehab Utilizing LIHTCs - Small (Up to $10 million total development cost)
- Best Historic Rehab Utilizing LIHTCs - Large (Over $10 million total development cost)
- Best Historic Rehab Utilizing New Markets Tax Credits
- Best Market-Rate / Mixed-Income Residential
Four special Judges Awards, drawn from the entire pool of applications, will be awarded for:
- Most Advanced Financial Structure
- Achievement in Sustainability
- Most Innovative Adaptive Reuse
- Best Historic Mill or Factory Rehabilitation
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Mid-Atlantic Associations of Museums Call for Buildy Award Nominations
WHAT IS THE BUILDY AWARD?
This national award recognizes the most outstanding recent museum building projects. The purpose of the Buildy Award is to increase awareness within the field, and by the public at large, of the value of museums and the need for their ongoing rehabilita
tion and expansion to serve future generations.
Award winners will be announced at the Symposium in Washington DC during the 2017 Building Museums Symposium, at the Omni Shoreham hotel on February 24-26, with several hundred peers in attendance. More than one award may be presented in order to recognize projects of varied type and scope. The Director/CEO of each winning museum, as a representative of the whole ownership side of the team, will present their projects and receive a plaque commemorating the museum's achievement. Recipients of the Award will be featured in a press release distributed to museum-related, national and international publications, as well as other media.
Nomination Deadline: September 16, 2016 by 5:00PM. Lean more...
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Design Competition
July - November, 2016
Net Zero Vermont, Inc., an independent nonprofit dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for Vermont, has launched a nationwide architectural design competition to envision what a sustainable Montpelier might look like in 2030. Offering a $10,000 prize for the winning design submission, this project hopes to attract top talent to the challenge of creating a low-carbon, small-city future that becomes a model for the U.S. The ultimate goal is to create a community-embraced, fifteen-year plan that accelerates the development of a vibrant and inclusive downtown including mixed-use spaces, interconnected arteries, efficient buildings, an improved street system and green spaces, all accessible to young and old, working and retired people of varying abilities. |
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Local Employment Opportunities
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Find a Candidate | Find a Job
Employers and recruiters using the profession's premier online recruitment national recruitment resource can target their efforts to find the most qualified talent and reach the right candidates
quickly and easily.
Job seekers can showcase their skills and experience to prospective employers to find the best job opportunities and manage their applications for free.
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RESUME BANK - Free Statewide Resource
Professionals seeking employment in architecture or related fields in Delaware are welcome to place their introductory package with us for review by employers. Send your introduction package to AIA Delaware.
Employers and recruiters send your request to receive resumes to AIA Delaware.
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Libations & Open House
WHEN Thursday, August 4, 2016, 5:30 to 8:30 PM WHERE McGrory Glass 1400 Grandview Ave., Paulsboro, NJ 08066 Join us for an evening full of good food, great drinks and all things McGrory Glass. An awesome happy hour equipped with networking and raffle prizes will be followed by a tour of McGrory's showroom and on site manufacturing plant. The tour will highlight some glass processes such as tempering, laminating, heat soaking, back painting and digital printing. The McGrory Glass 108,000 SF manufacturing plant runs entirely off of solar energy and recently celebrated its 4th year of photovoltaic inception. The building's 30 year high efficiency roof covered with solar panels will pay for itself in less than ¼ of the time with positive cash flow from day one. For more information on McGrory Glass, please visit: www.mcgrory.com . Shuttles will be provided from locations in both Philadelphia and Delaware to bring guest to and from the showroom. More information on shuttle departure times to come. Parking is available on site at the McGrory showroom for all other guest commuters.
There will be multiple tours throughout the night. Tours will be departing at 6:30, 6:45, 7:00 and 7:15 PM. Please direct any questions to Jill Riley.
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Speaker: Scott Breneman, PE, SE, PhD, WoodWorks
August 10, 2016 - CLICK HERE to register
This presentation is intended for designers of building systems seeking to familiarize themselves with the category of products known as mass timber, and specifically cross laminated timber (CLT). Topics will include manufacturing and product performance standards, structural design standards, and recognition of CLT in the International Building Code. Specific attention will be given to the design of CLT in horizontal applications-i.e., as panels of floor and roof systems-and discussion will include how to address important serviceability requirements related to deflection and floor vibration design. Example projects and details will be presented to highlight possible applications of CLT in building structures.
Education Credit: 1 AIA/CES LU (HSW) or PDH credit. FBPE-approved provider
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Architectural Tour and Lecture with Bradford Houston
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Temple Tour at 5:20 PM
Lecture and Reception following at Top of the Tower from 6:30 PM -8:00 PM
Tour location:
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple
1739 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Lecture and Reception:
Top of the Tower
Three Logan Square
1717 Arch Street, 51st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Join the Philadelphia Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art for a rare opportunity to tour and learn about the recently completed Mormon Temple on Benjamin Franklin Parkway with Bradford Houston, the manager of architectural design for the Temple Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The tour will take place during the brief period when the... Read more and reserve tickets.
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AIA Delaware's 5th Annual
Indoor Mini-Golf Networking Event
2016 PUTTER'S CLASSIC!
At The Clarion in New Castle, DE on
Monday, September 19th
JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN and NETWORKING The afternoon event will include a day of networking, food, drink and a "not so strenuous" 27 holes of miniature golf in the spacious indoor ballroom at the Clarion Hotel - The Belle.
RELAX AND PLAY Join us in time for lunch and enjoy beverages and snacks as you play Three 9 Hole Rounds of Mini-Golf and network. The event will build to an exciting finale with a Playoff Round for the three lowest scoring teams.
Bring your "A Game" as you attempt a hole-in-one on the
Room-Length Putting Contest for bragging rights and a $500 cash prize (open to all golfers). NETWORK The format will allow for a relaxing afternoon with plenty of networking with your fellow design and construction professionals. $ 750 Foursome PLUS a Tee Sponsorship $ 150 Single Golf Package (per person) $ 25 Buffet Lunch Only $ 20 Mulligan Package (one per person) $ 5 Extra Putting Contest Shot SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Support the Delaware architecture community by becoming a Sponsor. Join us for lunch and highlight your company or organization with your sign at the Putting Contest, Lunch Buffet, or Bar. Or choose to have your company name displayed at a Golf Tee on the course. $ 500 Putting Contest Sponsorship $ 500 Buffet Lunch Sponsorship $ 500 Bar Sponsorship $ 200 Tee Sponsorship
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for Interns and Practicing Architects
DATE: Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and 2, 2016
PLACE: Virginia Tech's Department of Architecture College of Architecture and Urban Studies Urban Affairs and Planning Building 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 COST: $450 AIA Members, $500 Non-AIA Members
ABOUT THIS COURSE This course provides an overview of structural technology topics as related to the ARE 4.0 offered by NCARB. Part One - General Structures Friday, September 30, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday, October 1, 8:00 am -12:00 pm Reviews the necessary knowledge on structural theory and behavior of different building components in steel, concrete, and wood. Covered: Structural Theory, Structural Framing and Load Flow in Buildings, Structural Analysis and Design. Part Two - Lateral Forces/Structural Layout Saturday, October 1, 12:00 pm -8:00 pm Sunday, October 2, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Emphasizes the effects of lateral forces on buildings and structural layout planning. Covered: Different Types of Lateral Loads, Lateral Load Flow in Building Structures and Different Lateral Resisting Systems, Wind Loading, Earthquake Loading, and Structural Layout Vignette. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Dr. Mehdi Setareh, P.E., is Professor of Architecture in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech. Dr. Setareh is a licensed professional engineer in the states of Virginia and Michigan and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Concrete Institute, American Institute of Steel Construction, and the Architectural Engineering Institute. He is the author of the "Concrete Structures" published by the Prentice-Hall Book Company. |
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Visit the AIA National Knowledge Communities, a social networking website called AIAKnowledgeNet. It's a place for like-minded professionals to meet, discuss, and share information on their common interests. Join any number of Knowledge Communities by updating your AIA Account.
To encourage cross-disciplinary discussions, enrollment in AIA Knowledge Communities is not limited to AIA members. Non-AIA-members can also create an AIA Account to stay connected.
Current Opportunities:
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- Apply for the AAH Herman Miller Intern Healthcare Scholarship to attend the Healthcare Design Expo & Conference this November. Submit materials to AAH by August 26.
- 2016 TAP Innovation Awards program now open. Submit your project by August 29.
- The Custom Residential Architects Network 9th annual symposium, Wine & Design: Regionalism, Modernity, and the Residential Context, will be held in Sonoma County wine country, September 18-22.
- The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) Fall Conference, in conjunction with EDspaces in Cincinnati, is November 2-4. Register by Sept 16 for the early bird rate.
- Save the date for Taliesin West Colloquium: Preservation's New Paradigm: Converging preservation, environment, design and development, February 10-12, 2017. To be notified when registration opens, sign up here.
- Eligible students of architecture with an interest in practice or risk management may apply to the 2017 a/e ProNet David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship. Two recipients will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship towards tuition and fees. Details and application.
For the full list of KC events visit network.aia.org/RoundUp.
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- Alicia Carter, Associate AIA, Becker Morgan Group
- Shawn Crowley, AIA, Tevebaugh Associates
- James Rhodes, Associate AIA, City of Wilmington, L & I
- Christian Sereduke, AIA, Bonnett Associates
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Andrew P. Colletti joins the Dover, DE office as |
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a Civil Designer. He graduated with a Masters of Business Administration in Management and Leadership from Dowling College and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware. His project experience with Becker Morgan Group includes Bayhealth Medical Center Health Campus in Milford, DE; Harrington Library in Harrington, DE; Crop Production Services Facility in Milford, DE; Duck Creek Business Park in Smyrna, DE; and various Royal Farms locations. Alicia R. Carter joins the Dover, DE office as a Designer. She |
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graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Delaware, and brings over 15 years of architectural design experience. Her project experience with Becker Morgan Group includes the First State Military Academy in Clayton, DE; Dixon Valve in Chestertown, MD; McIlvaine Early Childhood Center in Magnolia, DE; New Laurel Elementary School in Laurel, DE; and the Firefly Festival at Dover International Speedway. Becker Morgan Group provides Architecture & Engineering services with offices in Delaware, Maryland, and North Carolina. For more information, visit www.beckermorgan.com. |
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Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF), is pleased to announce that their associate, Daniel S. Ridgely, AIA, was recently appointed by Governor Jack Markell to the Delaware State Board of Architects (DSBA). Ridgely's three-year term officially began with his appointment on May 13, 2016.
"DBF is proud to have Dan represent the profession of architecture with his appointment to the DSBA," shared DBF principal Michael Wheedleton. |
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As a member of the DSBA, Ridgely will serve with eight others - four registered architects and four members of the general public - to help ensure that the Board's objectives are met. The nine DSBA members ameet monthly to execute the primary task of protecting the residents of Delaware from unsafe business practices within the professional architecture field. Additionally, they will serve to maintain professional competency standards, ensure that rules and regulations are followed, arbitrate when formal complaints have been filed, issue disciplinary rulings when necessary, verify continuing education compliance, and hear appeals within the State of Delaware. "Through this appointment, I hope to contribute to and uphold the integrity of the professional practice of architecture in the State of Delaware," said Ridgely. "I am greatly honored to be appointed by Governor Markell to the Delaware State Board of Architects." Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., is a full-service architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, with offices in Milford, Delaware, and Salisbury and Easton, Maryland. Additional information can be found online at www.dbfinc.com. |
Wohlsen Construction Company ranked #223 in The Engineering News-Record's (ENR) 2016 Top 400 Contractors List as a result of its commitment to addressing clients' needs, market growth, and enacting its strategic plan.
This accomplishment commemorates Wohlsen employees' dedication to continuous improvement and the trust clients have in the company to provide the construction services their projects require.
Founded in 1890, Wohlsen Construction provides construction management, general contracting and design/build services to clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic States. As a leading merit-shop firm, Wohlsen provides construction services in the senior living, education, healthcare and commercial markets, and maintains full service offices in Lancaster, Harrisburg and Media, PA, Wilmington, DE, Baltimore, MD Parsippany, NJ, and Westport, CT.
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| Pennoni Associates, Inc.
| Baker, Ingram & Associates
| Karins and Associates
| SC&A Construction, Inc.
| Bancroft Construction Company
| Landmark Science &
Engineering
| Super Enterprises - Marvin Windows & Doors
| Blake & Vaughan Engineering
| Larsen & Landis
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| Delaware Brick Company
| MacIntosh Engineering
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Show Your Support, Become an Allied Member. Consider showing your support of the Delaware Architectural Community by becoming an Allied Member today (Application). |
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Your work is your passion, and we take your career seriously.
An AIA membership connects you to top-quality education, critical business and career resources, and a community deeply engaged in promoting the value of architecture.
Join the AIA today and you'll have immediate access to these benefits and many more:
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- Being part of a diverse, influential member network-85,000 worldwide-who shares your passion for design
- Research on practice trends, economic forecasts, and compensation data
- Local networking, events, inspiration, and subscriptions to industry publications
- Continuing education plus an AIA transcript to track what you earn
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- Discounts on AIAU courses, AIA Convention, Contract Documents, and more
- Use of the AIA designation, which gives you credibility with clients and employers
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