2012 AIA Firm Survey Available

The 2012 AIA firm survey is finally available, and as usual it comes with a pretty hefty price tag. But it does seem to be worth the money:

The Business of Architecture: 2012 AIA Survey Report on Firm Characteristics documents trends in the changing practice of architecture and includes benchmarks and best practices in all areas of firm operations. The report is based on responses from AIA-member-owned firms and it includes detailed coverage of important topics that will help you better manage your business, your clients, and your time, including:
- Firm and staff profiles
- Firm billings
- Construction sectors served
- Professional liability insurance
- International work

 The entire will report will run you $129.95 ($79.98 AIA Members) and is available here. You can also purchase individual chapter reports as needed. And a bundle of the 2012 Firm Survey and the 2011 compensation report is available as well.

There is an overview chapter available for the price of your email here. But we'll be digging into that and posting some info in the coming week.

-Cameron

Don't Miss: Bim Spectrum Virtual Convention

Sponsored by Imaginit Technologies, this is a free, day long virtual convention focused on BIM in design & construction. Particularly of interest is that it has 2 tracks of events, one for Software focus and one for Owners. Software is focused on us as design professionals but the Owners event is focused on building maintenance and development.

From the website:

BIM Spectrum

BIM Spectrum looks at how models are used across all the disciplines involved in creating and managing buildings—from that first survey to maintenance and retrofitting. You'll have the chance to hear from IMAGINiT experts as well as industry thought leaders in Building Information Modeling who will share their success stories and ideas.

This time around we'll have two tracks, one related to Software and another for Owners. We also have some Best in BIM presentations and information for building product manufacturers and civil engineering professionals. Join us for an hour or the entire day.
Login from anywhere. Listen to presentations through your computer speakers, chat with presenters after the sessions, and network with your peers in our virtual lounge at your convenience during the event.
Experiential, engaging and solutions-driven… all in one exciting event!

Sessions on Software
Who Should Attend: Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Designers, BIM Managers using Autodesk® products who are looking use technology and process to better manage their Models
Overview:These sessions include process overviews of successful modeling and model leveraging practices, technology options to better manage projects, and how you can increase profits by eliminating time wasting practices
View the agenda for topics and presentation times.

Sessions for Owners
Who Should Attend: Owners, Facility Managers, Project Managers and those just investigating BIM technology.
Overview:These sessions are intended for those investigating BIM processes and technology. They include practical tips for creating a BIM Standard (whether as an owner or a designer), explanations and examples of real-world BIM and information about the future of BIM and facilities management technology.
View the agenda for topics and presentation times. 

You can register at this page: BIM Spectrum

I'll be there.

-Cameron