Transport secretary pothole incident: ‘Thankfully it was only the car damaged’, says AIA

The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) said potholes “may be a curse for road users” across the UK, but “they are not inevitable”, after news broke that Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s car was damaged by a pothole. The post Transport secretary pothole incident: ‘Thankfully it was only the car damaged’, says AIA appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

ALARM sounds over £19bn road repair backlog

Local authorities have faced a record £18.62bn backlog of carriageway repairs despite increased highway maintenance funding, a new survey has found. The Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey, commissioned by the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA), reported that additional investment had yet to deliver visible… The post ALARM sounds over £19bn road repair backlog appeared first on Construction News.

Lifting Each Other as We Climb: Reflections from the AIA Women’s Leadership Summit

In Short: The AIA Women’s Leadership Summit highlighted the importance of bold ideas, authentic leadership, and supporting growth in the AEC industry. Keynote speaker Vernice “Flygirl” Armour inspired action, emphasizing alignment with values and staying focused on purpose. Panels stressed collaboration, trust, and leveraging diverse experiences to drive meaningful innovation and inclusivity. In November 2025, Sally Cohen, Director of Design at ConstructConnect, and I had the privilege of attending the AIA Women’s Leadership Summit in Atlanta, representing ConstructConnect. Over three days, we joined hundreds of women from the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry to connect, learn, and grow.

FCA Named a 2025 AIA Pennsylvania EPiC Firm

Leading architecture, design, and planning firm FCA is proud to announce that it has been named a 2025 AIA Pennsylvania EPiC Firm. The annual recognition is given by the AIA Pennsylvania Emerging Professionals Committee (EPiC) and honors firms like FCA that support and foster mentorship, inclusion, licensure, and investment in the next generation of architectural professionals. “This […] <p>The post FCA Named a 2025 AIA Pennsylvania EPiC Firm first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Sophia Razzaque Joins LPA as Managing Director of Austin Studio

2025 AIA Architecture Firm Award honoree adds influential local designer who has helped build communities throughout central Texas IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPA Design Studios has hired veteran Austin architect Sophia Razzaque as managing director in its new Austin studio, where she will lead design teams across the civic, mixed-use, commercial, […]

Understanding BIM LOD, Levels, and LOI

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has witnessed a profound evolution, marked by the widespread integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM). This innovative approach transcends traditional design methodologies, offering a comprehensive solution that amalgamates visual representation, data integration, and collaborative capabilities. Central to the BIM framework are three pivotal concepts: BIM Level of Development (LOD), BIM Levels, and BIM Level of Information.