Climate Action 2021

                                                             Climate Action 2021

The AIA CA recognizes that the planet is experiencing an urgent climate emergency, and that California should continue to elevate its position as a global leader in addressing the grave challenges of advancing climate change and natural resource depletion.

Construction + COVID War Room

Construction + COVID War Room

Our esteemed colleagues pointed us to this great resource - the best we’ve seen thus far. Taking the concept of planning a strategy for our industry from the war room, briq assembled a panel of experts to bring real-time clarity to this crisis, including navigating your finances, building a real-time response effort, managing project and corporate risk, and ensuring the health and safety of your people.

Governor’s Stay Home Executive Order – What does it mean for construction?

Governor’s Stay Home Executive Order – What does it mean for construction?

From Mark Christian, Hon. AIA, AIA California: Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order on Thursday, March 19, ordering Californians to stay home with a few exceptions, such as leaving home for food, medicine or groceries, or to exercise. Several types of business are exempt from this order, meaning their employees are allowed to leave their homes to go to work. These types of businesses include grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, banks, and laundromats. Importantly, Governor Newsom includes construction as an exempt sector.

Savings by Design Program Helps to Create Both Energy-Efficient and Beautiful Buildings

Savings by Design Program Helps to Create Both Energy-Efficient and Beautiful Buildings

Shouldn’t buildings and energy efficiency always go hand in hand? We think so. Two local projects are proof that they do go together quite beautifully. The American Institute of Architects San Diego (AIA) recently recognized those projects for achieving the highest standards of energy efficiency and exceptional design.