June 6, 2008
  AIA Bookstore
You Love Their Columns—Now Read the Book: John Wiley & Son has just published Managing Project Risk: Best Practices for Architects and Related Design Professionals, a compendium of the Grant Simpson/Jim Atkins series of risk management articles published from 2005 to 2007 in AIArchitect and Texas Architect. The book debuted in the AIA Bookstore at the 2007 AIA Convention and Exposition in Boston May 15–17. The book retails for $75 and is available to AIA members through the AIA Bookstore for $67.50 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
Featured Cornerstone partner: The Vinyl Institute, founded in 1982, is a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives and modifiers, and vinyl packaging materials. To learn more about the material and products, visit their Web site.

AIA CES
The audit is coming! The AIA CES Annual Audit List will be compiled in July. Check your transcript now to verify that you have enough credits.

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
Family Insurance: Consider 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance for Your Family: The AIA Term Life Insurance Plan lets you purchase or add more protection to your life insurance portfolio easily and inexpensively. Click here for specific information about this program. For more information about all AIA Trust programs, visit their Web site.

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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