AIA Bookstore
Financial Management for Design Professionals, by Steve L. Wintner, AIA, and Michael Tardif, Assoc. AIA (Kaplan, 2007) is for mid-career design professionals looking to advance their careers but who have little or no financial management experience. Using a simple, step-by-step format, this book shows design professionals how to:

• Develop an annual budget and profit plan
• Calculate the overhead rate for a firm
• Calculate the break-even rate and hourly billing rate for each employee
• Establish project fees
• Use readily available financial information in successful negotiation
• Design and interpret financial reports
• Plus: clear explanations of the fundamentals of financial management!

This book is available to AIA members for $42.45, the retail price is $49.95.

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
Andersen Windows provides light, beauty and performance solutions of unparalleled value for openings in homes and commercial buildings.

VisionREZ by Ameri-CAD. Ameri-CAD, Inc. is an architectural services provider and Autodesk software developer and reseller. Powered by Autodesk Technology, VisionREZ creates a powerful residential specific Building Information Model (BIM). Reduce errors and waste while increasing design quality, construction document accuracy, and collaboration with all areas of the build cycle.

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AIA CES
What is AIA Arkansas 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 visit the FedEx Advantage Web page.

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
ARCOM 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.