April 3, 2009

  AIA Bookstore
The AIA Official Guide to the 2007 Contract Documents by The American Institute of Architects (John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2009) offers unparalleled insight into the AIA's extensive portfolio of contract documents and how to implement them. Part one examines the role of AIA Contract Documents, their history, and how the documents are written and updated. Part two describes agreements in detail. The guide concludes with a chapter describing pivotal legal cases. The appendix includes examples, with an accompanying CD-ROM. This book is available to AIA members for $130.50, the retail price is $145. Also, exclusively through the AIA Bookstore, receive a free copy of the Architect's Essentials of Negotiation second edition (a $45.00 value).

AIA Contract Documents
Questions Regarding the AIA Contract Documents 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 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 Update of AIA Contract Documents.

Cornerstone Partners
Building Systems Design, Inc. develops and sells innovative software tools for the architecture/engineering/construction markets of North America. The company was founded in 1983 and creates, maintains, and provides technical support for advanced cost estimating and specification writing products in use by thousands of design professionals and contractors nationwide. Don’t forget to mention you are an AIA member to receive your special discounts on all BSD products.

Peerless Industries, Inc., is the worldwide market leader for audio and video mounting solutions and is committed to conducting business in a manner that makes us the top choice of our customers. We offer the largest selection of standard and custom mounting solutions with helpful support services.

More on Cornerstone Partners.

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

AIA Advantage
Save up to 21 percent on select FedEx® services. As an AIA member, you can receive discounts on select FedEx Express®, FedEx Ground®, FedEx® international, and FedEx Kinko’s® services. It’s the FedEx Advantage® —another great advantage for AIA members. To obtain a Program Enrollment Agreement or pricing information, call a FedEx representative at 800-475-6708 or visit http://enrolladvantage.fedex.com/3948/.

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. 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 Architect’s Knowledge Resource
Premier Resource for Today’s Architecture Community: the Architect’s Knowledge Resource, 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 the Architect’s Knowledge Resource. Presenting comprehensive search results, the Architect’s Knowledge Resource makes it easy to find research, Knowledge Community resources, e-journals, award-winning projects, image banks, guidelines, critiques, presentations, and more. Go to eKnowledge.aia.org.

 
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