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The mission of the AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) is to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms. The objectives of the AIA SFx are three-fold:

1. Advocate the value of small firms, the national SFx, and local SFx groups, both within the AIA and to the public.

2. Curate and disseminate the most pertinent resources and information, from the AIA & elsewhere, that benefit small firms.

3. Inform the AIA of current issues facing small firms and areas in which current resources/information are lacking.

Approximately 75% of all firms within the AIA are small firms (less than 10 employees), which equates to 14,459 small firms within the organization.

~26.8% = sole practitioners = 5,173

~33.5% = 1-5 employees = 6,459

~14.7% = 5-10 employees = 2,827

For context, small firms share of staff is 16.0% and share of billings is 12.0%

We need to find ways to leverage that size for collaboration and influence, just like the individual large firms do.

   

  

  • 1.  Software Used by Small Firms

    Posted 06-28-2016 07:31 PM

    Just over a year ago, I posted a KnowledgeNet invitation for small architectural firms to share the digital tools they found useful.  There have been many contributions since of both data and formatting, leading to what I believe is an interesting spreadsheet.  I am reposting the link for those who might be curious, would like to add to the conversation, or edit an earlier entry.

    SmallofficeSoftware

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    SmallofficeSoftware
    Sheet1 Software for Small Architectural Offices, EXis design, MTB , Dern Arch& Dev, S& AA, Bork Design, WPA, CNA, stergas, Esoarc, HHA, DGA, RMA, Propel Studio, Applied Arch, Fred+ Fred, Workplays, PL, emar, SaxsonS, MPAIA, Bostrom, SNA, KLH, cre8, UKA, TMD, Alpha Analysis Inc , CGD, S...
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    PS: A pilot program to provide support for the digital resource needs of small architectural firms is targeted for a fall launch in California. 

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    Michael Malinowski AIA
    AIACC President
    Applied Architecture, Inc.
    Sacramento CA
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