AIA Kansas City: The American Institute of Architects

• AIA MO held its Annual Meeting on March 27th in Jefferson City with the featured speaker being Christopher Green, AIA, LEED AP who presented an excellent overview of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC). He described the purpose for IGCC; …MORE >>

The Missouri State Legislature is back in session for 2012 which means that AIA Missouri Board is busy again working on legislative issues that affect architects and the practice of architecture in the State of Missouri.

Serving as AIA MO President this year is …MORE >>

The 2012 Legislative Session began on Monday, January 9th. The first week was dominated by tax policy. The Governor’s budget includes elimination of the historic tax credit and the state’s portion of captial construction dollars for schools. A proposal by Senator Dick Kelsey (R-Goddard) that would …MORE >>

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By: Ryan Manies, AIA, Esq.
Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.

I know it is hard to keep abreast of each and every new law and regulation affecting the practice of architecture. Therefore, let this Article serve as an update on two new (and important) …MORE >>

By: Bill Quatman, FAIA, Esq.
Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.

The Kansas and Missouri legislative sessions are in full swing and there are many bills pending that impact the architectural profession or the construction industry. Hot topics this year seem to be Alternative Project …MORE >>

By: Bill Quatman, FAIA and Ryan Manies, AIA
Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.

Are you ready for some football? How about a “green” one? And we’re not just talking about the color of the turf . . . It seems you cannot open …MORE >>

By: G. William Quatman, FAIA, Esq. and Michael Textor, Esq.
Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.

Changes to Procurement Statutes

In 2007, the Missouri State Legislature made a minor change in the architectengineer procurement statute that has broad implications. First a bit of background. Since …MORE >>

By G. William Quatman, FAIA, Esq. and Ryan M. Manies, AIA, Esq.
Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.

Introduction. After a decade of research, surveys, focus groups and court cases, the AIA Documents Committee is set to release its 2007 edition of its …MORE >>

By Ryan Manies, AIA, Esq.
Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.

For those few of you not familiar with LEED, it is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED is a Green Building Rating System and a nationally accepted benchmark …MORE >>