May 1, 2009
 

Getting Paid for International Work
Working internationally requires architects to understand and manage certain financial risks. Effective risk management helps to eliminate some of the financial uncertainty that can arise when completing projects overseas.

Building Safety Week: May 3–9, 2009
Join your fellow AIA members and partners in support of the 2009 Building Safety Week: Where You Live, Work & Play celebration. Help expand awareness of the importance of a safe and sustainable built environment and the critical role of building and fire codes, and code officials.


Energy • Financial Services • Small Business

Energy: In Hawaii, grants for car battery recharge plugs in homes, malls, etc.
Financial Services: Fannie Mae easing up condo rules
Small Business: Short-term interest free loans through SBA.

 
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Welcome to the Business Zone
This is the place for our monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey report, quarterly Housing Trends survey report, and biannual Consensus Forecast, all by AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. You’ll also find tips for managing the business side of your practice, as well as the weekly Kiplinger Connection.