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Articles Tagged with ''legal issues in AEC''

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Architects Address Key Legislation with Members of Congress

AIA members will be advocating for historic preservation, professional classification impacting student loans access, high-performance building tax credits, housing legislation & design freedom
February 12, 2026

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and more than 500 of its architect members will converge on Capitol Hill tomorrow to advocate for pressing legislation that will significantly impact the architecture profession and community needs.


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AIA Opposes Proposed Department of Education Rule That Would Limit Federal Loans for Architecture Students

During pre-publication meetings, AIA raised concerns with this approach in a November statement, joined by nearly 70 organizations representing hundreds of thousands of students and professionals
February 1, 2026

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) strongly opposes a proposed Department of Education rule that would strip Masters of Architecture and Doctorates of Architecture programs of their professional designation, limiting federal loans for thousands of architecture students to just $20,500 per year.


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AIA CEO Joins Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to Discuss Housing and Community Design at USCM Winter Meeting

A featured conversation on the power of design in strengthening communities and supporting effective local leadership
January 29, 2026

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is participating in the 94th Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) in Washington, D.C., January 28-30, 2026, convening more than 300 mayors and senior city leaders from across the country.


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Roofing Day in D.C. 2026 Registration Now Open

Join fellow roofing professionals on Capitol Hill as we advocate for our industry
January 5, 2026

Register now for Roofing Day in D.C. 2026 April 14-15.


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Defense Authorization Bill Advances Progressive Design-Build for Military Construction

New law provides explicit authority for Progressive Design-Build in military construction, modernizing federal project delivery
December 23, 2025

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) applauds the enactment of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law by President Donald Trump.


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AIA Convenes Housing Industry Leaders to Address Housing Shortage Crisis

The ROAD to an impactful Housing Bill
October 31, 2025

The American Institute of Architects convened leaders from key nationally focused housing organizations at the AIA Housing Summit to foster collaboration, gather insights, and inform housing policies.


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Benjamin Scales: From Jobsite Tools to Courtroom Expertise

Not your typical building enclosure consultant
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
September 21, 2025

When you meet Benjamin Scales, you quickly realize he’s not your typical building enclosure consultant. With more than 22 years of experience, Benjamin’s career has been a steady climb through nearly every corner of the industry. 


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NCPI Calls for Clear Limits on OSHA’s Multi‑Employer Citation Doctrine to Strengthen Worker Safety and Reduce Litigation

New white paper proposes statutory and regulatory reforms, including a safe harbor that lets prime contractors assist subcontractors with training, PPE, and technology without automatically assuming liability
September 19, 2025

The National Construction Policy Institute has released a landmark white paper,“Rethinking OSHA’s Multi‑Employer Citation Doctrine,” which outlines a practical, legally durable framework to align accountability with actual control on complex construction sites.


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AIA Applauds Re-Introduction of Democracy in Design Act in U.S. Senate

The legislation emphasizes the importance of empowering communities nationwide to have a say in shaping federal architecture that embodies the nation’s rich diversity of values and traditions
September 19, 2025

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) praised Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) for introducing the Democracy in Design Act in the U.S. Senate.


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AIA Releases Statement on Federal Architecture Executive Order

The American Institute of Architects opposes the Administration's executive order, "Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again."
September 3, 2025

The American Institute of Architects opposes the Administration's executive order, "Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again," which effectively mandates the use of classical architectural styles in the design of federal buildings.


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