As an architect every day and with every project, you make a contribution to the built environment. You overcome unimaginable odds – you persist because you’re passionate about this profession and its contributions to society. As you look to the future, you know more changes lay ahead. In these unprecedented times your skills and knowledge are significant to tackling the challenges today.
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Architecture Business Resources
Major Impacts of CARES Act on Firms and Employers
AIA Update on Federal Relief Packages Approved
AIA Re-occupancy Assessment Tool (Released May 6, 2020)
2.0 of AIA’s Preparedness Assessment Tool for COVID-19 (PDF) (May 13, 2020)
AIA Reopening America: Strategies for Safer Schools (June 26, 2020)
Negotiating Construction Contracts (May 13/2020)
Resources for Businesses and Employees Impacted by COVID-19
Coronavirus Be Prepared Contractual Impacts and How To Address Them
Weekly Updates from AIA’s Disaster Assistance Program
10 Ways to Secure ZOOM Meetings!!
What Can You Do About Your Cash Flow?
Small & Large Construction Project Safety Protocol (Effective May 4, 2020)
RetireGuide: What you should know about Retiring and COVID-19 ( June 11, 2020)
Government Resources
Governor Gavin Newsom’s Updates (Real Time)
Congressman Jackie Speier’s Weekly Telephone Town Halls
IRS (Real Time)
Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19 (Real Time)
CC State & Local Health Department Governance
COVID-19 –OSHA Guidelines for the Workplace
IRS Form 941 Changes Due to COVID-19 Tax Relief (July 16, 2020)
Small Business Resources
COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Fund
How architecture firms can apply for an SBA COVID-19 Disaster Relief Loan
How Firms can apply for SBA COVID-19 relief
Podcast | COVID-19: Top Ten Resources for Employers
Financial Relief Programs & Tips | LendEDU
FAQ’s on Business Interruption Insurance affecting California Small Businesses
CA Dept of Insurance- if you have had a Commercial Insurance Claim Denied or to file a complaint
Health Care Resources
World Health Organization (Real Time)
OSHA Guidelines on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
California Medical Association
Six Daily Questions to ask Yourself During Quarantine
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Senior’s Guide to Mental Health During COVID-19
Updated Social Distancing Protocol (Effective April 29, 2020)
Updated Shelter in Place Through May 31
Update to CA Guidance for Face Coverings June 18, 2020
Self-Care & Support Resources for Nurses & Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 (Oct 30, 2020)
A Guide to Understanding Addiction Relapse During COVID-19 (June 23, 2021)
Addiction Group “Inpatient Treatment” (Feb 23,2022)
Live Another Day (March 17, 2022)
Detox Local (March 17, 2022)
California Drug Overdose During COVID-19 (April 1, 2022)
Substance Use Disorder Resource for California (April 1, 2022)
Free By the Sea Addiction Treatment Resources (April 7, 2022)
New Directions for Women (April 25, 2022)
Coronavirus & Testing Options
When to get tested for Coronavirus (Nov 12, 2020)
How you can get tested for Coronavirus (Nov 12, 2020)
Covid-19 testing State Directory (Nov 12, 2020)
At-home coronavirus testing (Nov 12, 2020)
Drive-through Covid-19 testing (Nov 12,2020)
When will a Covid-19 Vaccine be Available (Nov 12, 2020)
Donation Resources
Where to Volunteer or Donate in San Mateo County
San Mateo County Schools – COVID-19 Education Partnership (May 4, 2020)
24 Acts of Kindness During the COVID-19 Pandemic (May 13, 2020)
Education Resources
ARE Examination updated policy
ARE Pact Program: Online courses to prepare for licensure
Remote Workplace
Architect’s Guide to Virtual Practice
Autodesk Offers Free & Extended Access to Cloud Collaboration Products
Free software and tools for working remotely
Learn From a Firm that was Founded in the Virtual Work Place
Other Bay Area Resources
Survey Results
March 30: AIASF& AIASMC Town Hall Webinar Survey Results
April 6th: AIACA The Pandemic’s Impact on CA Architects & Design Professionals Survey Results