California Advocates, the AIA CA contract lobbying firm, compiles the latest news and actions taken AT THE California State Capitol. in response to COVID-19. It focuses on state efforts, includes Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders, as well as Provides an overview …
A Daily Report: Latest Actions from the State Capitol
Does New Business Closure Impact Architectural Firms? It Depends.
On July 13, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new order that will temporarily close many businesses in California. The order is in response to the rise in Covid-19 cases in California and is intended to slow its spread.
Will this …
COVID-19 Survey
We are now two months into California’s Shelter-in-Place Order, and the AIA CA is trying to get a handle on the reaction to the Pandemic’s impact on business, operations, communications, and personal well-being. This survey was released earlier in March …
Let’s Talk About Student Debt
By Mary Follenweider
Recently, I was talking to a principal of a major architecture firm about my commitment to develop resources to reduce architecture student loan debt. He said, the young professionals in his firm do not talk about it. …
AIA CA Virtual Townhall: Managing Emotional Well-being to Increase Effectiveness
Recent AIA CA surveys have shown the current circumstances are resulting in many to feel overwhelmed, angry, disappointed and stressed. How can you do more than simply survive this challenge, but gain skills that will help you increase productivity, engagement …
AIA CA Virtual Townhall: Our New Reality: Strategic and Contractual Risk Management
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic is a continually evolving situation and A/E firm leaders are managing ongoing changes that impact clients, staff and projects. This is in addition to the primary concerns we have for families, employees, and client’s …
April Survey Results
Many thanks to those who participated in the survey AIA California conducted between April 1-6, 2020. AIA CA attempted to gather information on how this COVID -19 pandemic is specifically impacting architects and design professionals across California. 155 of you …
CAF’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund – Text “ARCHITECT” to 41444 to help
It’s time once again to come together and stand strong. As you may have heard, architects and design professionals across California have put their 3D printers and creativity to work to develop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their local medical …
