kiplinger connection
Building Industry • Federal Spending • Global Business
Building Industry: Businesses will spend 8 percent more this year in construction.
Federal Spending: At $58 billion, education will be 10 percent of 2008 defense budget.
Global Business: World-wide steel-production consolidation will stabilize hot-roll prices.

MEMBERS’ VOICE
Architects Find Lawmakers Receptive to AIA Agenda
Fresh from Capitol Hill, members recount their experiences
AIA members and component executives report that lawmakers and aides were receptive to the AIA issues agenda presented February 8, Grassroots Advocacy Day. That evening, AIArchitect asked the participants to share their experiences on Capitol Hill as well as the feedback they received on the AIA legislative priorities.