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  This Week

AIA Joins Fellow Design and Construction Experts in Partnership to Improve Nation's Security
The AIA, design and construction industry groups, and several federal agencies formed The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP) last week to collaborate on issues related to the security of the nation's buildings and infrastructure in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Full Story

Work-on-the-Boards Survey: October Figures Indicate Downturn Persists
Indicating that the construction industry will not immediately bounce back after the September terrorist attacks, billings at architecture firms dipped further in October. Full Story

PROJECT OF THE WEEK
Yale Mansion Gets New Lease on Life
The façade and French Second Empire design may suggest a haunted house, but to Yale University and Helpern Architects, New York City, the John M. Davies Mansion on a hilltop on Prospect Street in New Haven was an architectural treasure perfect for two new programs that will help solidify the university's place on the international stage. Full Story

New Federal Form Proposed to Replace 254/255
The AIA Government Affairs team is collecting comments from AIA members on the federal government's proposed rule change for the selection of architect and engineer contractors, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Case 2000-608. Full Story

Philadelphia Awards Honor Member Architects
A full list of award recipientse. Full Story

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  This Just In

You Can Balance Security with Openness and Aesthetics
Security has quickly become a very important characteristic in the complex mix of building performance. Full Story

eClassroom Tackles Reimagining Cities and Project Management Basics
Just in time for those holding licenses in states with mandatory continuing-ed credits due in December, eClassroom has created two new programs from this year's AIA convention. Full Story

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