This week, the American Institute of Architects New Jersey remembers the great tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Over 100 years ago, this disaster took the lives of 146 workers, trapped inside the inferno, many jumping to their deaths, rather than being...
A Notice of Substantial Change to the NJDEP REAL Rule Proposal will be released on Monday, July 21, in the New Jersey Register. The immediate positive is that it provides more time for projects to be legacyed under the current rules. Not only does it extend the rule...
AIA New Jersey President Andrew Thompson, AIA, NOMAC, Invited by NAIOP to Share Professional Insights on Self-Certification On March 19, 2025, AIA New Jersey President Andrew Thompson, AIA, NOMAC, participated in the UCC Self-Certification in Action:...
Legislation Allowing Self-Certification by New Jersey Architects to Obtain A Building Permit Advances Legislation supported by AIA-NJ has passed the Assembly (74-2) and Senate (38-1) and awaits signature from Governor Murphy. If enacted, the bill will...
Architects Bring Value To Building Safety Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety. Architects are uniquely poised to add value to Building Safety. Through education, training, and experience,...