Dec 03, 2015
AIA Decries Congressional Vote Against Fuel Consumption Limits
The American Institute of Architects issued a statement criticizing the House of Representatives for passing a bill that will repeal targets for limiting fossil fuel consumption in federal buildings that had been passed in 2007.
Nov 30, 2015
Stakeholders Petition Congressional Leaders
The Coalition to Extend and Improve the 179D Tax Deduction for Energy-Efficient Buildings has prepared a letter urging that Congress pass a multi-year extension of the Section 179D tax deduction, with changes that will make the standards for qualifying “more stringent” and that will allow tribal governments and non-profits to allocate the deduction to designers.
Nov 24, 2015
Firm Billings Stay Steady
The American Institute of Architects’ monthly Architecture Billings Index show a continuing increase in billings for both new project inquiries and new design contracts, showing “healthy business conditions at architecture firms,” according to AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker — although both have slowed from the September levels, “suggesting that growth may moderate just a bit in the coming months.”
Nov 18, 2015
Comprehensive Tax Reform: Is a Bipartisan Deal Still Possible?
Just a few years ago, many people thought that comprehensive tax reform would be accomplished with a bipartisan deal — a “Kumbaya” moment when President Obama and Speaker of the House John Boehner would join hands to remake the US tax code.