WASHINGTON — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) have announced a marketing partnership agreement, designed to foster a greater understanding and exchange of ideas between architects and contractors in the construction community.
“We see this as the beginning of a larger, long-term partnership between the AIA and ABC,” said Clark Manus, AIA president. “For more than 100 years, the AIA has been committed to promoting greater industry collaboration among architects, owners, and contractors, and this partnership is a natural extension of this work. ABC’s decision to partner with the AIA speaks volumes about the fair and balanced nature of AIA documents and their universal acceptance in the industry.”