October 24, 2008
  AIA Bookstore
New Compensation Survey Available: The just published 2008 AIA Compensation Survey report is available for purchase through the AIA Bookstore. In the interest of sustainability, the report is available in PDF format only this year. The full, 152-page report is available for $195 for AIA members and $249 for nonmembers. Nine regional reports are available for $75 each for AIA members, $125 for nonmembers. 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 [http://www.aiacontractdocuments.org] 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:
GE-Plastics. SABIC Innovative Plastics is a leading, global supplier of engineering thermoplastics with a 75-year history of breakthrough solutions that solve its customers’ most pressing challenges. SABIC Innovative Plastics was founded in September 2007 with the acquisition of GE Plastics by SABIC. The company’s extensive product portfolio includes thermoplastic resins, coatings, specialty compounds, film, and sheet.
Cooper Lighting. Cooper Lighting's mission is to be the leading provider of innovative, high-quality lighting fixtures and related products to worldwide commercial, industrial, residential, and utility markets. Cooper Lighting has a total commitment to a "customer first" attitude and to being consistently superior to competitors in fulfilling customer needs. Cooper Lighting is also committed to growing profitably and to the opportunity for all employees to contribute, grow, have fun, and take pride in their work.

AIA Advantage
Save on Technology with Dell: As a member of the AIA, you can save BIG with Dell™. Save on business class desktops, cutting-edge notebooks, servers, storage, and a complete range of reliable and affordable software and peripherals. Start shopping the Dell AIA Web site at DELL.COM/AIA to customize the technology you need to fuel your business. When you are ready to purchase, simply call your dedicated Dell team at 1-877-571-3355 to place your order. Your sales representative will apply your AIA member discount to your order.

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

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.

 
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