Profit by Design: A Financial Bootcamp for Architecture Leaders

Virtual

This engaging, bootcamp-style webinar is designed to enhance the financial acumen of Architecture executives and professionals, offering foundational knowledge and practical strategies to empower your financial management skills. During the session, you will learn how to interpret crucial financial statements, harness technology for efficient financial management, and master the art of budgeting and forecasting. Additionally, you will gain insights into project cost management and optimizing profitability, while also discovering strategies for improving cash flow management through client relationships and automation. As an attendee, you will have access to interactive polls and valuable downloadable resources to accelerate your financial mastery with your team far beyond the 60 minutes we will spend together. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to drive your Architecture firm towards sustainable growth and success! Speaker: Steve Burns, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm Earn 1 LU for attending live. Steve Burns, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm Steve Burns, FAIA's downloadable content on his website. Demystify financial terminology and always have "The Top 16" at your fingertips with Steve's comprehensive cheat sheet. Fill out the form here and gain access! A clean and accurate Chart of Accounts is essential for tracking financial transactions by category. Fill out the form here and gain access! The all-in-one firm management solution, BQE CORE. BQE CORE, an all-in-one firm management

Creating an Attractive, Affordable and Sustainable Ownership Transition Plan

Virtual

Earn 1 LU for attending live.  Many firms are actively considering expanding their ownership teams and/or transitioning ownership to a new generation of leaders. They know that offering ownership is essential to ensure the ongoing prosperity of their firms, to attract and retain highly qualified and ambitious staff, and to enable current owners to benefit from the value they created through long years of hard work. However, challenges abound. Many prospective owners are focused on living a balanced life--of which work is but one element. Some have limited financial resources to invest in purchasing equity in a firm. Others have narrow comfort zones and are leery of the risks that accompany ownership. In this webinar, transition advisor Michael Strogoff, FAIA, and attorney Jennifer Suzuki will discuss lessons learned from their years of experience assisting firms with ownership transitions. Attendees will leave the webinar with a better understanding of how to structure a transition framework that balances the professional, financial, and legal concerns of buyers and sellers. Speakers: Michael Strogoff, FAIA, and Jennifer Suzuki, Esq. Michael Strogoff, FAIA Jennifer Suzuki, Esq.               Full Presentation_Creating an Attractive, Affordable & Sustainable Ownership Transition Plan

How to Design a Safe & Compliant Automated Gate System

Virtual

The main purpose of this course is to train architects, engineers, designers, specifiers & owners on the UL 3.25 and ASTM F2200 safety standards related to design, construction and installation methods of automated vehicular access points. This presentation covers those safety guidelines that govern all automated vehicular gate systems. Speaker: Brad Richards | Specification Sales Engineer | HySecurity Brad Richards | Specification Sales Engineer | HySecurity

Integrating Sustainable Design Practices to Improve Project Outcomes without the Overhead

Virtual

This course addresses the urgent need for widespread adoption of sustainable architectural practices by covering essential topics such as building energy modeling and passive design strategies. It aims to impart a deep understanding of how to integrate sustainability into every aspect of the design process to lower energy use intensity (EUI), reduce carbon footprints, and allow firmwide adoption of sustainable practices to optimize project outcomes, without the overhead costs that come with it. Participants will explore innovative methodologies to create buildings that are environmentally responsible and economically viable. Speaker: Sandeep Ahuja, Co-founder and CEO of cove.tool Sandeep Ahuja

Architecture, Belonging, & Connection (ABC), Candid Conversations about: Recognizing and Celebrating Women in Architecture

Virtual

Let’s create inclusive spaces that uplift and empower all women in architecture. Let’s acknowledge the intersecting identities and experiences of women architects, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and socio-economic backgrounds.  Let’s consider the unique challenges and barriers faced by women from marginalized communities. Let’s gather for a conversation, sharing insights, expertise, success stories, and room for growth. We welcome you to spend your lunch hour on 4/29 to join the conversation!

AE Profitability Metrics Demystified: Utilization Rate, Efficiency Rate, and Cost Rate Multiplier Webinar

Virtual

For AE firms, profit is a multifaceted concept that extends beyond a simple year-end bank account balance. It's about diving deep into the metrics and tools that unlock both project and firm profitability. Douglas Tieger, FAIA, who started his own firm over 30 years ago as a solo practitioner, grew it to 32-employees as managing partner, and then successfully sold it to begin his own consulting firm will be your guide in this illuminating webinar! He will review the intricacies of profit analysis and empower you with the essential knowledge to drive success at both the project and firm level. Join Douglas as he unravels the vital KPI of profitability, the cost rate multiplier, and explores the crucial distinctions between utilization rate and efficiency rate. He'll explain precisely how to define your breakeven multiplier and unveil your true cost rate, ensuring that financial clarity guides your decision-making. Additionally, discover how to set and analyze your firm's maximum office billing potential, a critical step toward achieving your financial goals. By the end of this session, you'll possess the knowledge and tools to drive profitability, both at the project level and across your entire firm. Speaker: Douglas Teiger, FAIA | Founder | Teiger Consulting Presented by:

2022 Code Breaker Single-Family HERS Verified Quality Insulation Installation Webinar

Virtual

This course focuses on prescriptive quality insulation installation (QII) requirements in the 2022 Energy Code for new single-family buildings of any size and additions greater than 700 ft². This course helps designers and architects create projects that meet QII requirements and helps energy consultants clarify the minimum requirements and schedule of inspections the team needs to succeed when the Certificate of Compliance form (CF1R and LMCI) calls for QII. Contractors will learn how to coordinate with HERS raters and subcontractors on inspection dates and other QII requirements. Building departments will learn how to support QII projects at plan check and inspection to ensure the QII process goes smoothly. HERS raters will learn about communicating with the construction team on how to prepare a project to meet QII requirements during HERS inspections. Speaker: Gina Rodda | Principal Owner | Gabel Energy Gina Rodda

Economic Forecast Webinar

Virtual

AIA members interested in economic trends and influences on the profession and the industry over the next 18 months – Join us for this economic forecast! Michele Russo, the AIA’s Managing Director of Research and Practice will share an economic outlook for the profession and discuss the emerging developments shaping the future in California. This session will focus on current impacts on the design and construction industry, the economic forecast for 2024 and 2025, brand new information released  from the Architecture Billings Index, and the economic forecast as it relates to California, including residential and non-residential market sectors. Speaker: Michele Russo | Vice President of Research | American Institute of Architects Michele A. 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Free – $25.00

Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC) – Candid Conversation about: Small Firms

Virtual

Register today to discuss what’s on your mind – from barriers to economic viability to the benefits of being small and the efficiencies you’ve discovered throughout your career. Understanding the unique issues faced by small businesses can help you be more successful! Moderator: Carmen Suero, AIA | Principal | Good Project Company  

2022 Energy Code Breaker-Talking with Clients about Electrification

Virtual

If you have been asked questions about electrification requirements in California and need support finding answers, then this presentation is for you. We will provide attendees with essential data to foster a deeper understanding of electric technologies, including Energy Code requirements; how electrification can promote health, safety, and comfort; how California utilities are preparing to meet increased loads from electrification; and which design features support the reliability and affordability of an all-electric home. Speaker: Nick Brown | President | Build Smart Nick Brown | President | Build Smart              

California Legislative Update

Virtual

With the California State Legislature currently in session – Actively considering and voting and legislation – Scott Terrell, Director of Governmental Relations for AIA California, will discuss the current political climate in California and highlight the legislation under consideration that is of interest to the architectural profession. In addition to his presentation, he will offer an opportunity for a live question and answer session to the audience to gain further insight on specific regions. Speakers: AIA CA Contract Lobbyist - California Advocates President, Applied Architecture - Michael F. Malinowski, FAIA Director of Government Relations, AIA California - Scott Terrell Scott TerrellDirector of Government Relations Michael F. Malinowski, FAIA | President | Applied Architecture        

Free – $25.00

Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC) – Candid Conversations about: Initiating Cultural Transformation

Virtual

The architectural profession stands at a pivotal moment. We must boldly confront the challenges facing our workforce to reimagine our professional culture with vigor and passion. Join us as we explore how to initiate change within a firm, identify barriers standing in the way of cultural transformation, and strategize what you can do right now to change the current trajectory.   Moderators: Carina Mills, AIA | Senior Talent Director, Senior Associate | Studio One Eleven Ginger Thompson, AIA | Senior Associate | Dreyfus + Blackford architecture   Visit our #culturepledge page here: https://aiacalifornia.org/culturepledge/

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