AIA Colorado has been keeping a close eye on the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our state.

Below is a collection of curated resources and updates for the the AIA Colorado community. We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to add resources to this page as they become available.

Events

AIA Colorado Updates & Resources

Updates

• Restaurant Design in a Pandemic: Download the PowerPoint or view the recorded presentation.
• Video: Watch the recording of Virtual Connect: COVID-19 and inequity in healthcare design – April 28
• Virtual Connect Recap: Alternate Means & Methods Including Mass Timber – April 28 
• Pandemics and Project Schedules Top Takeaways or watch a recording of the presentation here.- April 7 
• How is the board spending their time at home? – April 7 
• Licensure in the time of Coronavirus – March 30
• AIA Colorado members share how they’ve adjusted to their new reality – March 26 
• All AIA Colorado committee, knowledge community and working group meetings will proceed as regularly scheduled, but will be remote-only. Please check with your staff liaison for call-in information. – March 19 

Resources

• A list of ways you can help with the pandemic – April 14
• Financial resources to keep your business afloat – April 10
• Board Section Directors Panel key takeaways here. Or, watch the recording here. – April 9 
• Now is the time for Denver to remake our streets for people – April 7 
• What does remote work look like when you have kids at home? Part One – March 27 and Part Two – March 30 
• Join our COVID-19 Facebook Group for members – March 24
• Is now (finally) the time for architects to phone it in? – March 19 

State of Colorado Updates & Resources

Updates

• AHJ building and fire permit and inspections status by city/county from AGC Colorado and Service First Permits – May 13
• What safer at home means for you – April 27 

Resources

• State of Colorado COVID-19 updates can be found here. – May 13
• Free webinars from Employers Council on things like pay considerations and remote performance evaluations – April 14 
• Statewide social distancing and hygiene requirements for construction sites – April 14
• Denver Business Journal‘s A statewide resource for Colorado businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic – Updated April 14
• How the statewide stay-at-home order affects architects – March 27 
• COVID-19 Leave Guidance for employers – March 27

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National Updates & Resources

Updates

• The US Chamber of Commerce State-by-State Business Reopening Guidance – May 13
• ArchiPrep is free through August for Associate AIA members! (Details on how to access here) – May 13
• AIA National resources for members and firms – May 13
• Implementing a national return to work plan – April 21

Resources

• Guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19 – April 21 
• Coronavirus (COVID-19): SBA.gov Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources – April 3
• Avoid Contract Defaults when COVID-19 Strikes – March 26
• AIA makes decisions to support and protect members – March 26
• AIA extends membership lapse date from March 31 to April 28. – March 26 
• Major Impacts of the CARES Act on Firms and Employees – March 26
• Managing risk right now – March 26 
• Find help for managing stress and anxiety here. You can also use the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK – March 24
• Information on student loan relief – March 24
• NCARB Updates Testing Policies Due to COVID-19 – March 23
• AIA National resources for members – Updated April 14
• Use AIAU to attend virtual classes and earn HSW credits – March 19
• Visit the AIA Trust to find helpful information for running a firm – March 19 
  •  Guide to Virtual Practice – March 19 
  • Straightforward Guide to Preserving Cash Flow. – March 19 
• Three firm leaders describe how to survive an economic downturn – March 19 
• Join one of 21 national AIA knowledge communities to connect with architects across the nation – March 19