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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Most benefits are front-loaded through 2028, meaning individuals and businesses should act now to maximize opportunities before key provisions phase out or revert
The One Big, Beautiful Bill delivers sweeping, mostly taxpayer-friendly changes by locking in lower income tax rates, boosting standard deductions, and expanding deductions for tips, overtime, and auto loan interest while also raising the SALT cap and enhancing estate and business tax breaks.
“Green” Claims - Understanding Benefits & Risk in the U.S. | PFAS - A Checklist for Assessing Potential Risks
June 20, 2025
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit gained several helpful legal insights in the sustainability realm, courtesy of experts from Keller and Heckman Law Firm.