July 11, 2008
  AIA Bookstore
Historic documentation: Recording Historic Structures, 2nd Edition, by John A. Burns, editor (John Wiley & Sons, 2003). This revised edition offers a clear step-by-step guide to studying and documenting America's historic structures, including the use of such new technologies as laser scanning, CAD, and digital-rectified photogrammetry. It discusses each aspect of documentation including initial survey and planning, field notes, historical research and analysis, and photographs and measured drawings. Order from the AIA Book Store The book lists for $65.00; AIA members may purchase it for $58.50. 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 partners of the week:
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Aerotek is a leading provider of specialized staffing services for architecture, A&E, MEP, structural, and facilities management firms. We understand your business—from conceptual design through schematics, design/development, construction documentation, and administration. We continually place the best candidates at all levels of skill and expertise to ensure a perfect fit.

AIA CES
Did you complete all of your credits for 2007? For more information, check these FAQs.

AIA Advantage
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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.

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.

AIA Soloso
Premier Resource for Today’s Architecture Community: Soloso, AIA’s online knowledge resource, connects you to the most current and emerging information on architecture that can serve your practice and career. Whether you’re looking for solutions, strategies, products, or trends, you’ll find it on Soloso. Presenting comprehensive search results, Soloso makes it easy to find research, Knowledge Community resources, e-journals, award-winning projects, image banks, guidelines, critiques, presentations, and more. Go to Soloso.aia.org.

 
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