Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s announcement earlier this week halting all but essential construction work in the city has left contractors in other areas of the country wondering if their jurisdictions will also order a temporary stop to their projects.
[...] other areas are under orders that ban nonessential services, causing some construction leaders to wonder whether their work is considered essential or not.
— Construction Dive
With the growing coronavirus pandemic calling for frequently adjusted federal, state, and local orders, a fair amount of uncertainty has gripped the US construction industry. While Boston has completely shut down all nonessential construction activity for at least the next two weeks, contractors... View full entry
As the economic and social fall out from the growing novel coronavirus pandemic continues to take shape, The Architecture Lobby (TAL) has published a letter calling on employers to protect the health and welfare of their workers. The statement, published on the TAL website, implores... View full entry
Job seekers and Archinectors can now learn from Kelly Wearstler, an active employer on Archinect, in her newly released MasterClass. Kelly is an award-winning interior designer who has designed spaces for clients such as Stacey Snider, Gwen Stefani, and Ben Stiller among many others. She has... View full entry
While many may be concerned and overwhelmed with the current state and future of architectural employment, let Archinect help keep you informed, prepared, and inspired during the upcoming months. Digital collaboration is nothing new to the architecture world. However, in light of recent events... View full entry
In this rapidly evolving socio-professional landscape, remote work is the talk of the town. In an ongoing survey, Archinect has learned that an estimated 78% of architectural professionals are working from home or have been given the option to work from home during the current COVID-19 outbreak... View full entry
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has published its latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) report, highlighting the healthy demand for design services on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic. Generally speaking, February's ABI numbers paint a rosy picture for the industry. This, of... View full entry
Is it time to refresh your career with a new job? From junior-level architect roles to an experienced Accountant, check out these current listings from last week's Employer of the Day featured firms! New Haven-based Pickard Chilton is seeking a motivated Architectural Designer who "can bring... View full entry
As society necessarily repositions itself in order to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), economic analysts are forecasting that the American economy has already entered into a near-term recession. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles Anderson School of... View full entry
Where are the female-led architecture firms, and are they hiring? A question many may be thinking about, especially since the year 2020 has brought a continued sense of inclusion, growth, and commonplace for female architectural professionals and their impact on the industry's evolving... View full entry
For a recent edition of the In Focus series, Katherine Guimapang highlighted the work of London and New York-based photographer Kevin Scott. Gary Garvin felt they were "Wonderful, wonderful pictures..What better way to appreciate the reflective potential of the pool of Cuadra San Cristobal than... View full entry
Looking for a starting point on your search for a new job in architecture? — Have a look at the current listings from our latest Employer of the Day featured firms. All the listings have been posted over the last few days, so act now and apply before you miss your chance! Award-winning... View full entry
I remember in one of my earlier jobs after college, I had a supervisor who had a tendency to continuously check in with me after he had assigned me something to work on. On top of that, he wanted to control how I went about doing the work. It made me overwhelmingly stressed out, and my performance... View full entry
The city of Boston is home to a unique blend of historical and contemporary architecture projects. Besides its lively sports culture, active city life, and notable academic institutions, Boston is a place filled with exciting architectural job prospects. Following our month-long Spotlight on... View full entry
Ready to take the next step forward in your architectural career? The most recent Employer of the Day featured firms have active job openings that might be a good fit for you. Take a look below. MASS Design Group is currently hiring a Business Development Associate in Boston to support the growth... View full entry
For the month of March, Archinect is focusing its Spotlight on Boston, the largest city in Massachusetts and the northernmost node of America's Northeast megalopolis. The focus on Boston follows our recent Spotlight on Miami theme from the month of February. Boston, of course, has a... View full entry
