November 2, 2007
  AIA Bookstore
Great Gift Idea: Doodles: A Really Giant Coloring & Doodling Book by renowned children's book illustrator Taro Gomi (Chronicle Books, 2006) invites kids of all ages not only to color, but also draw, imagine, and create using the unfinished pictures filling nearly 400 pages. (Hint: Buy two. You know you’re going to want it for yourself.) The book lists for $18.95; AIA members may purchase it for $17.05 from the AIA Bookstore. Order online or phone 800-242-3837, option #4.

AIA eClassroom
How Smart Is Your Building?: Fresh from the AIA 2007 National Convention, eClassroom’s “Smart Buildings: How to Integrate Advanced Building Systems” explains how the essence of the smart building is composed of advanced and integrated systems for building automation, life safety, and telecommunications systems and also summarizes the ramifications on the rest of the design process. This course, offering 1.5 HSW CES credits, is available for $98.95 AIA members/$134.95 nonmembers.

AIA Contract Documents
Learn About Supplementary Conditions: You know what General Conditions are. But what are Supplementary Conditions? Go to the online Knowledge Base and type “supplementary conditions” into the Search window. The Knowledge Base provides instant answers 24 hours a day to frequently asked questions about supplementary conditions and other common practices in using AIA Contract Documents.

Cornerstone Partners
What Is a Cornerstone Partner? Like you, Cornerstone Partners are national members of the AIA. Their goal is to give you tools and information to support your practice and to help create a richer and stronger built environment. Certified CES providers and Knowledge Community participants, Cornerstone Partners are here to help.

AIA Advantage
Professional Resources MASTERSPEC®: MASTERSPEC users have access to the most complete professional specification system in the industry. Save valuable research and writing time by using the wealth of background information that comes with each MASTERSPEC library. AIA members receive a discount on their licenses and have access to free continuing education opportunities.

AIA CES
NEW! Community Service CES Credits: Members now can self-report 2 hours per calendar year of Professional Community Service as continuing education. Review how to self-report for more information

AIA Trust
Cover Personal and Business Expenses if Disability Strikes: The AIA Trust Personal and Business Overhead Disability Plans will cover all your expenses while you recuperate. For more information about this and all AIA Trust programs, go to their site.

 
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