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COVID-19 Resources from AIA National
From the American Institute of Architects
- Message from Robert Ivy, FAIA by AIA National
- Best Practices: COVID-19 — AIA National
The health and safety of our members and staff are top of mind amid concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus illness (COVID-19). The circumstances surrounding the coronavirus are continuing to develop each day, but despite all of our professional knowledge and technical mastery, the crisis demands that we remember the fragility of human life. As we work together both personally and professionally, we will continue to protect the health, safety and welfare of each other and the communities we serve. Additional Info
- Updates from AIA’s Disaster Assistance Program
- 2020 AIA President, Jane Frederick, FAIA Addresses COVID-19
- TxA COVID-19 Resources Page — TxA
COVID-19 resources to assist you as you navigate these difficult times. - Boston Society of Architects
A Collection of resources and assets related to the COVID-19 virus response. - COVID-19 Resources by AIA California
- Best Practices: COVID-19 by AIA Chicago
- Best Practices: COVID-19 by AIA Detroit
- https://aia-ms.org/cv19/ by AIA Mississippi
Legislative Updates
- Update on Federal Relief Packages Approved Post COVID-19 Outbreak
- 2020 BGOV LLCBGOV OnPoint: Coronavirus Response Measures
- Major Impacts of the CARES Act on Firms and Employees
Business Continuity
- 10 ways for small businesses to weather the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic by Andrea Rowland
- Maintaining Business Continuity with a Remote Workforce by Evelyn Lee, AIA
How Firms are Managing Through the Transition
- How Architecture Firms Are Responding to COVID-19 by Wanda Lau
- How to Be a Good Boss in a Bad Economy by Robert I. Sutton via Harvard Business Review
Adapting Workplace Operations and Policies
- Shifting Focus During Radical, Unprecedented Change by Je’Nen Chastain, MBA, Assoc. AIA
- When Business Threats are Contagious: 10 Answers for Employers Navigating the Cornavirus from Think HR
Remote Workforce
- 5 Ways Architects Can Work Efficiently Through the Coronavirus Outbreak by Nathaniel Bahadusingh via Architizer
- Transitioning a Design Studio into a Remote Workforce by Je’Nen M. Chastain, MBA, Assoc. AIA via Apostrophe Consulting
- Running a Virtual Architecture Practice With Jennifer Kretschmer by Sean Joyner via Archinect
- An Architect’s Guide to Virtual Practice by the AIA Trust
- Remote Working Offers an Opportunity to Experiment and Learn by Janet Pogue McLaurin at Gensler
- A Guide to Managing Your (Newly) Remote Workers by Barbara Z. Larson, Susan R. Vroman and Erin E. Makarius via Harvard Business Review
Financial Resiliency for Firms
- Navigating the Economy: Architects Weather Ebb and Flow of Projects
- AIA Trust: Preserving Cash Flow
- 7 Ways to Make Your Business Thrive in Tough Economic Times
- AIA Update on Federal Relief Packages Approved Post COVID-19 Outbreak
- AIA Urges Congress to Aid Business Owners During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Social Distancing in the Design and Construction Workplaces, Losses and Cancellations, and More COVID-19 News from the Week
Discounts for Firms
- How Autodesk is helping customers and employees impacted by COVID-19 by Andrew Anagnost
Additional Resources & Organizational Tips
- Tune into Adobe’s Creative Summit on March 31, which will now be online and free.
- Preserving Cash Flow: https://www.theaiatrust.com/preserving-cash-flow/
When Disaster Strikes: How do AIA Contract Documents address COVID-19 issues?
For the foreseeable future, the design and construction industry may experience considerable disruptions, such as material shortages, construction delays, work stoppages, and projects that are deferred due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Join us for a free webinar as expert presenters explore contract provisions regarding project delays, extensions, suspension and termination, payment, dispute resolution, and insurance. Webinar is scheduled for TODAY at 10 AM. Register
Live Course: Is Your Firm Prepared? Business Continuity Planning for Architects
This exclusive live course on Tuesday, March 31st at 11:30 AM will explore the business impacts of common and timely hazard events and review the essentials of business continuity planning. It will also introduce AIA’s newest free member resource, the Architect’s Guide to Business Continuity, which, when implemented, will leave firms with the confidence to weather any storm. This webinar is limited to 1,000 attendees. Register now to confirm your seat.
Free AIAU courses for AIA members
We’re in the midst of a pandemic and the business environment is rapidly changing. Many of our members are already feeling the impact. To help you navigate these uncertain times, we’re making some of AIAU’s best business and tech courses available to AIA members for free. Learn valuable skills about virtual practice, successful business strategies, risk management, and more from some of the most innovative architects, firms, and design professionals.
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