August 15, 2008
  AIA Bookstore
The BIG Book Commemorating 150 Years of Architecture—Now Reduced: Architecture: Celebrating the Past, Designing the Future, edited by Nancy Solomon, AIA (Visual Reference Publications, 2008) offers 400 beautiful oversized pages of color photos, drawings, and narratives marking a century and a half of the best our profession and Institute have to offer. The book now retails for $65 and is available to AIA members through the AIA Bookstore for $59.50. 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:
Owens Corning, a world leader in thermal, acoustic, and composite technologies and products, has research facilities worldwide to support the development, manufacturing, and distribution of fiberglass and extruded polystyrene insulation products, vinyl siding, cultured stone, shingles, and other building product solutions.

Graphisoft, a pioneer and leader in developing virtual building solutions, is widely acknowledged as the world's Number 1 supplier of model-based software and services for the building industry. Its clients stand at the forefront of the industry-delivering projects that are better designed, more predictable to construct, and less expensive to operate.

AIA Advantage
Save up to 30 Percent on UPS shipping—Thanks to the AIA! Sign up today to take advantage of special savings on UPS shipping offered to you as an AIA member. You can now save up to 30 percent on an expanded portfolio of air and international express shipping services. All this with the peace of mind that comes from using the carrier that delivers more packages on time than anyone. Simple shipping! Special savings! It's that easy! For complete details or to sign up, visit the Web site or call 800-325-7000.

AIA CES
What is AIA New Mexico up to? Or find your state here.

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, the 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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