April 18, 2008
  AIA Bookstore
The New Handbook Is Here! The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, Fourteenth Edition, with more than a third of it new content and significant revisions throughout, is now available in a convenient book/CD package. The Fourteenth Edition contains two CD-ROMs: one that allows easy searching of the entire book via PC and another that provides samples of all AIA Contract Documents in PDF format for Mac and PC computers. Order the new Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice online at the special member’s introductory price of $199.50 (regularly $225.50) and—for the first 1,000 AIA members ordering—get a free copy of the Architect’s Essentials of Starting, Assessing, and Transitioning a Design Firm, a $65 value. Order online or phone 800-242-3837, option #4.

AIA Contract Documents
Questions Regarding the AIA Contract Documents 2007 Update? You know that AIA Contract Documents®, the industry standard for 120 years and the most trusted source for your contract needs, has been updated—but what exactly has changed? Visit the AIA Contract Documents Web site to get comprehensive information on the 2007 Update, including podcasts, articles, demo software, and information on Integrated Project Delivery. You’ll also get answers to your questions in the FAQ section and find easy links to purchase the 2007 Update of AIA Contract Documents.

Cornerstone Partners
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AIA CES
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AIA Advantage
DHL Offers AIA Member Discounts: AIA members can save up to 25 percent on DHL’s full suite of shipping services, including DHL Next Day, DHL 2nd Day, DHL Ground, and International delivery services. Call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377, 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. ET) today to speak with a dedicated Member Service Representative or visit www.1800members.com/aia to set up your free account. (All services may not be available in all areas and are subject to DHL Terms and Conditions as published at www.dhl-usa.com. Please consult www.dhl-usa.com for service availability.)

AIA Trust
Consider Long Term Care for You and Your Spouse: The AIA Trust Long Term Care Quote plan offers you competitive quotes from the leading national carriers for extended care. Visit the AIA Trust site for more information.

ARCOM
MasterSpec offers special discounts for AIA members. MasterSpec’s easy-to-use master specifications will save you time and money. Each section has extensive notes, instructions, and background information. Documents are provided in both MasterFormat ’95 and ’04. More than 350 sections with LEED commentaries. Earn AIA/CES LUs free and conveniently, some HSW eligible. Also available, a suite of specification automation tools, from "spec-processing" to CAD/BIM integration. Call 800-424-5080 or visit www.masterspec.com.

 
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