AIA
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | American Institute of Architects |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
AIA stands for American Institute of Architects, a professional association and labor union abbreviation also used in law and education.
Professional organization for architects in the United States, which sets ethics standards, publishes the AIA contract documents widely used in construction and awards the AIA Gold Medal.
Example: The owner and architect signed a standard AIA B101 agreement.
Usage notes
Founded in 1857 in New York City, it has chapters across the country. Architects elected as fellows use the letters FAIA. Its monthly Architecture Billings Index is watched as a leading indicator of construction spending. In insurance, AIA can also mean the American Insurance Association.
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