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If you're ready to move on to your next job in architecture, last week's Employer of the Day featured firms have all posted fresh listings within the last few weeks. Read on to learn more about each firm's latest job listings. With offices in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, Studio AR&D is... View full entry
Every summer, a new cohort of graduates enter the workforce. Eager to learn and grow, many will get their first taste of professional life. It is an exciting new chapter for many of them. But what are these emerging practitioners looking for in their new careers? As firms struggle with retention... View full entry
Following Archinect's recent coverage of sustainable design practices this week we have selected nine firms who are seeking to hire candidates with strong backgrounds in sustainable design, analysis and research, LEED documentation, and green construction guidelines. University of Texas at... View full entry
Based across the U.S. (and Vienna, Austria), last week's Employer of the Day featured firms all have recent job openings seeking motivated candidates with a minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience and are eager to be involved in all design phases. Read on to learn more about these listings... View full entry
Faced with this level of acquiescence, the case for unionising the profession becomes compelling. As a regulator of working conditions and a protective body for workers, a trade union would force the industry to adapt to healthier working conditions; without these decisions being left to the leading staff and management who are themselves usually under pressure to attain expected productivity levels. — Failed Architecture
While Eleanor Hill's Failed Architecture piece looks specifically at the missed opportunity of British architects to formally unionize, the argument for organized representation could be applied to the profession on a broader global level. "The specialisation of labour and consequent creation of... View full entry
From managing job sites to working with contractors, construction managers and administrators play a key role in seeing a project into fruition. Are you an individual well versed in code compliance, managing construction documents, and contractor submittals? Can you lead building sites in and out... View full entry
From landscape architecture to engineering design, last week's Employer of the Day featured firms are as diverse as their current job listings. Read on to learn more about these roles. Our latest recap starts with leading design practice Martha Schwartz Partners, whose currently hiring a... View full entry
Demand for design services at architecture firms decreased in June in comparison to the previous month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June was 49.1, which is down from 50.2 in May. Any score below 50 indicates a decrease in billings. Both the project inquiries index and the design contracts index continued to soften in June but remained positive.
— AIA
"With billings declining or flat for the last five months, it appears that we are settling in for a period of soft demand for design services," said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. "With the new design contracts score reaching a 10-month low and the project inquiries score hitting... View full entry
Earnings for US construction workers now outstrip the private sector average as contractors face what’s being called one of the tightest labour markets they’ve ever experienced.
The situation has led a contractors’ group there to slam an education system that produces “too many over-qualified baristas and not enough bricklayers” as employers are forced to increase pay to attract skilled workers from a diminishing pool.
— Global Construction Review
Global Construction Review reports on the recent response by the Associated General Contractors of America to June's construction jobs numbers, which signaled a continued struggle for the industry to attract enough skilled workers — despite higher-than-average hourly earnings of now $... View full entry
The overall size of new homes peaked in 2016 for this cycle and for the last three years has continued to moderate, according to new survey results from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
The Home Design Trends Survey for the second quarter of 2019—focusing on home and property design—also found that homeowners continue to place a priority on accessibility features.
— AIA
"With home sizes plateauing and lot sizes continuing to decline, it isn’t shocking to see where that additional focus is going," commented AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. "Homeowners want more flexibility in their space, both inside and outside the house, and they want to use... View full entry
Continuing our featured list of employment opportunities for intermediate-level architects this week, Archinect has selected 10 Los Angeles-based firms currently hiring. OJMR Architects seeks an Intermediate Designer/Project Job CaptainThe firm seeks an individual with a minimum of 6 years... View full entry
Whether you're hoping to move abroad or design projects for a well-established practice, last week's Employer of the Day featured firms all share an international presence in the architecture industry and beyond. Read on to see if you've got what it takes for these current job openings... View full entry
This week, Archinect has selected 10 New York-based firms looking to hire experienced architects who can carry out projects, lead design teams, and collaborate with senior-level staff in the office. Ranging from commercial, residential, and mixed-used projects, the ideal candidate will be a key... View full entry
A you a master of 3D-model based software looking to showcase your skills? Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a rising career path for architects, designers, engineers, and construction professionals who are passionate about infrastructure and building management. This week, here are... View full entry
Seven Chinese labourers who worked on the construction of a casino and resort in the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) are suing the owner of the project and two of its contractors, alleging they were victims of a forced labour scheme and had suffered injuries on site.
The labourers were working on the Imperial Pacific casino and resort in Saipan, the largest island in the South Pacific commonwealth.
— Global Construction Review
GCR covers the lawsuit seven laborers from China have brought forward against the casino's developer Imperial Pacific International, contractor MCC International Saipan Ltd Co, and contractor Gold Mantis Construction Decoration in Saipan, a U.S. commonwealth island just 120 miles north of Guam... View full entry
