12/02/2025 Washington, DC—On November 13, 2025, representatives from the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) signed an updated Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) that will expand access to opportunities for Canadian and American architects. The refreshed MRA goes into effect on January 15, 2026, and will replace the existing MRA between

The Department of Education is proposing a much narrower definition of “professional degrees” for federal student-loan purposes, and architecture is not included on the proposed professional-degree list.  What’s happening: The Department of Education is proposing a much narrower definition of “professional degrees” for federal student-loan purposes, and architecture is not included on the proposed professional-degree list. Why it matters: The federal definition

2021 International Codes will take effect on January 1, 2026 Last week the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) reviewed and approved the rule making updating 34 Pa. Code, Part XIV, Chapters 401 and 403 (Pennsylvania UCC).  The effect of this action is the updates to the Uniform Construction Code of Pennsylvania, including the move to the 2021 International Codes

AIA National is bringing exciting enhancements to AIA.org that will require a temporary system outage next weekend. To help you prepare, they have provided additional details. Here’s what you need to know: Timing: Deployment will begin October 31 at 8:30 pm ET and continue through November 2 at 6 pm ET. During this window, most systems will be unavailable as they

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber recently hosted Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams for her State of the City address. We’re pleased to share key highlights that demonstrate the Capitol City’s commitment to growth, accountability, and community investment.  Architects have a vested interest in the conversation surrounding the revitalization of the city, the improvement and development of its community spaces, the reuse of

We’re excited to share several AIA National award opportunities currently available that recognize design excellence and innovation. Prepare your submissions and represent AIA PA and your firms on the national architecture stage.

AE Works is excited to welcome Jose Galindo as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Jose is a technology-driven leader with 20 years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. He is recognized for advancing digital transformation through expertise in BIM, computational design, cloud-based workflows, process automation, and data analytics. His leadership has guided major technology initiatives, including enterprise software