October 17, 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. 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:
Viking Range Corporation, a privately held company, manufactures and markets the industry's finest professional kitchen appliances for the home. Viking is the originator of the "professional" segment of major appliances in the USA, introducing the first commercial type range for home use in 1987. The company now offers a complete line of appliances for the entire kitchen, including cooking, ventilation, kitchen clean-up and refrigeration, as well as outdoor products to extend the Viking Kitchen to the pool or patio.
Otis Elevator Company. The world rides on Otis. Otis elevators and escalators touch the lives of people in more than 200 countries around the world. We are both global and local, serving the needs of our customers wherever they live and do business. Here’s a quick look at the size and scope of their business.

AIA CES
What is AIA Maine up to? Or find your state here. Learn more about the new sustainability CES requirements for AIA membership.

AIA Advantage
Bank of America: You don’t need another credit card ... you need a better one. The American Institute of Architects Platinum Plus® MasterCard® with WorldPoints® is the best rewards card available today. Only The American Institute of Architects Platinum Plus® MasterCard® with WorldPoints® offers this much choice—unlimited cash rewards, airline travel with no blackout dates, brand name merchandise, car rentals, hotel stays, and much more—with no annual fee.

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.

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.

AIA Economics and Market Research
The AIA 2008 Compensation Report is the most comprehensive report on architect salaries.

 
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