AIA East Bay is a local chapter of The American Institute of Architects that serves architects and the public in the four northern California counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa and Solano.
ABI December 2020: Architecture firm billings end the year on a sour note
2020 firm profitability averaged 6.7% Business conditions at architecture firms backslid in December, ending a tough year on a disappointing note. The AIA’s Architecture Billings…
Updated Business Entity Report Form (BERF) and Informational Bulletin
Effective January 1, 2021, the Business Entity Report Form (BERF) has been updated with new fields and options. Carefully review the updated BERF and submit…
Practical Considerations Duty to Defend – Understanding the Current Law
By Jim Castles For a number of years, the rules regarding indemnity and the duty to defend seemed to be in flux. The Courts tried…
14th Biennial BDA Design Awards
The Berkeley Design Advocates (BDA) Design Awards Program acknowledges excellence in urban planning and architecture, innovative and creative design solutions, and preservation of historic structures…
New California Housing Proposals Face Uncertain Fate from Lawmakers Amid Covid Concerns
This article is written by Louis Hansen on EastBayTimes Amid recent legislative defeats and pandemic restraints, housing advocates have lowered expectations for state lawmakers to…