Business Development: Practical Strategies + Automated Solutions Business Development: Practical Strategies + Automated Solutions Join us as we discuss Business Development: Practical Strategies + Automated Solutions.   Business development is distinct from marketing—it’s personal, relationship-driven, and best represented by you.  In this interactive session, we’ll explore how to build and sustain meaningful connections while strategically growing your practice.  Discover how to elevate...

The AIA Pennsylvania Small Firm Exchange (SFxPA) invites you to discover how small firm practitioners architected “this,” offering their most valuable and applicable insights gained from navigating practice. Review the call for presentations for an idea of the insights sought by the Exchange’s Steering Committee and submit to share how you architected this or that. The exchange welcomes the input...

AI Part 2: Leveraging AI for Architectural Innovation in the Small Firm Setting We will be discussing insightful and practical strategies designed specifically for small architectural firms looking to enhance their creative and operational capabilities through the power of artificial intelligence. We will explore practical ways to utilize AI tools, such as large language models like ChatGPT, to streamline workflows,...

Build Pittsburgh, AIA Pittsburgh’s annual continuing education conference brings together a community of architects and built industry professionals to engage in institutional learning and networking. This is the largest, best attended continuing education and vendor expo event in the region. Registration closes May 11....

Back by popular demand the Tri-State Small Firm Symposium to be held on Across 4 Sessions in October and November. This will be a virtual program that will be sure to provide excellent insight and information for all small architecture firms. Optimize your firm with this online symposium that provides expert guidance on winning clients, improving operations, and harnessing innovative technology...

How to Collaborate with Other Firms: Maximize Collaboration, Minimize Confusion Summary: Begin by understanding the benefits and challenges of collaboration. Define clear roles like design architect vs. architect of record, and set mutual expectations for responsibilities. Decide on document sharing methods, production tools, and communication channels, ensuring unified client interactions and leveraging each firm’s strengths. Address contracts, liability, and compensation...

Construction Contract Administration: The Small Firm’s Secret Weapon Summary: Construction Contract Administration (CCA) is pivotal for client satisfaction and repeat business by ensuring project success through collaboration with contractors and real-time problem-solving. Regular onsite presence is essential for effective communication and addressing potential drawing imperfections. Sharing anonymized success stories can highlight the value of CCA in maintaining positive client relationships....

Building Codes Anecdotes & Clever Solutions TUESDAY, February 18, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm Are you an architect or design professional in a small firm seeking innovative ways to tackle building code challenges? We invite you to join us for a collaborative event where small firm principals will share their experiences and insights on overcoming project challenges involving building codes with...

Join Sarah Goodman, Esq and Anthony S. Potter, Esq., of Offit Kurman for an insightful exploration of Employee Privacy and Monitoring in the Digital Age.  As digital Monitoring tools become increasingly advanced and instances of trade secret theft rise, the likelihood of legal disputes  in the future is expected to climb.  The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and the Computer...

The AIA Pennsylvania Small Firm Exchange (SFxPA) invites you to discover how small firm practitioners architected “this,” offering their most valuable and applicable insights gained from navigating practice. Review the call for presentations for an idea of the insights sought by the Exchange’s Steering Committee and submit to share how you architected this or that. The exchange welcomes the input...