AxNV DSA - Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Award Submission (Optional Add-On)

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As part of the ArchitecturexNevada Design & Service Awards Program (AxNV DSA), AIA Nevada is proud to unveil their Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Submission as an Add-On to their Service Awards Program.

At least one Emerging Professional and at least one firm principal should sit down and fill out the following survey together. The Emerging Professional should have a strong understanding of firm policies and a working knowledge of their peers status with NCARB’s AXP program. The following questions are intended to be the framework and documentation of that conversation. Please allow approximately one hour to complete the survey.

In order for the survey results to be valid, one firm principal/firm leader and one Emerging Professional will provide their contact and firm information at the end of the survey. One submission per firm.

An Emerging Professional (EP) is defined by the AIA as professionals who have completed their academic studies up to the point of licensure or up to 10 years after completion of their academic studies. For responses to this survey, also include students and architects licensed 10 years or less.

The survey will close on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 9:00 PM.

Email *

Firm Principal/Firm Leader Full Name *

Firm Principal/Firm Leader Title
*

Firm Principal/Firm Leader Email
*

Emerging Professional Full Name *

Emerging Professional Title *

Emerging Professional Email *

The firm employees are members of the following AIA Nevada local component.

AIA Las Vegas

AIA Northern Nevada

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How many office locations does your firm have nationally?

1-3

4-10

10+

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The firm offers the following in-house professional services. Check all that apply.

Architecture

Interior Design

Engineering

Landscape Architecture

Other:

What % of Emerging Professionals who are in a leadership position (for this question, leadership constitute as an individual the title Partner, Principal, Senior Associate, Senior Staff, or Associate)

What % of firm leadership who are in an underrepresented category (for this questions, leadership constitutes as an individual with the title Partner, Principal, Senior Associate Senior Staff, or Associate)

Has your firm encouraged all staff to read the AIA Guides for Equitable Practice? (https://www.aia.org/resources/6076046-guides-for-equitable-practice)

Yes

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In which ways is your firm improving the firm culture around Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)? Check all that apply.

Established an EDI Committee at the firm

Sponsor Emerging Professionals to attend EDI related seminars or conferences

Support Emerging Professionals to attend Equity conferences such as the AIA Women in Leadership Summit or the NOMA conference

Instituted an EDI advocate position at the senior leadership level

Provide a designated space in the office for nursing mothers

Evaluating pay equity on a yearly basis across all firm employees

We are currently not implementing any EDI initiatives at the firm

Other:

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Have all Emerging Professionals in your firm, that are licensure-eligible, established an NCARB Record and are registered with the Architectural Experience Program (AXP)?

Yes

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Do all of the AXP supervisors and AXP mentors in your firm have knowledge of the current AXP Guidelines, and the requirements for registration within your local jurisdiction?

Yes

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If your firm has an in-house AXP supervisor, what position does that person hold within the office?

Entry level

Mid-Career

Experienced Professional

Senior Leader

Not applicable

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Does the in-house AXP supervisor meet twice a year with all Emerging Professional staff to review their AXP progress and help them compile Council Record updates for NCARB?

Yes

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Do the in-house AXP supervisors and AXP mentors in your firm verify all NCARB record updates are accurate before signing each Emerging Professional’s experience report?

Yes

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Does your firm openly work with Emerging Professionals staff to help individuals gain experience in specific AXP training units.

Yes

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Does your firm provide support to the in-house AXP supervisors and AXP menotrs so they can effectively lead the development of Emerging Professional staff skills and talents? Check all that apply.

Yes, we provide support by offering training

Yes, we provide support by periodically checking in with our AXP supervisors and AXP mentors

Yes, we reimburse our AXP Supervisor’s fees for maintaining their NCARB Certificates

Yes, we encourage our AXP Supervisors to volunteer on State Licensing Boards and NCARB Committees

No, we do not provide support

Other:

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Does your firm own or make available current ARE preparation books, flash cards or other
reading materials in-house and offer them to the Emerging Professional staff?

Yes

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Is the starting salary for a "Recent College Graduate" above the AIA salary calculator median of $56,500?

The salary median is set by the AIA compensation Survey Salary Calculator, using the Mountain Region as a baseline https://info.aia.org/salary/salary.aspx

Yes

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Does your firm cover the cost of ARE classes, digital training courses, and other non-
paper based ARE preparation resources for the Emerging Professional staff?

Yes, 100% of costs are covered

Yes, 50% of costs are covered

Other:

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Does your firm compensate Emerging Professional staff a paid day to sit for each of the
ARE exams?

Yes

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Does your firm cover the cost of all passed ARE exams?

Yes, 100% of costs are covered

Yes, 50% of costs are covered

Other:

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Does your firm provide reimbursement for the cost of one failed or a re-take of an ARE
exam?

Yes

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Does your firm have study materials for all six (6) divisions of ARE 5.0?

Yes

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Does your firm internally recognize newly licensed Emerging Professionals upon successful completion of
the ARE and fulfillment of state requirements? (all-office email, celebration luncheon, etc)

Yes

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Does your firm externally recognize newly licensed Emerging Professionals upon successful completion of
the ARE and fulfillment of state requirements? (social media, business journal, AIA newsletter, etc)

Yes

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Does your firm publicly recognize newly licensed Architects upon successful completion of
the ARE and fulfillment of state requirements?

Yes

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Does your firm include Emerging Professional staff in all areas of the firm’s practice, such
as design, documentation, construction, presentations, client meetings, consultant
coordination meetings, job site meetings, code reviews, etc.?

Yes

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Does your firm provide a framework for constructive feedback or an employee review system that encourages and measures growth development?

Yes

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How does your firm work to engage Emerging Professional staff during the design and
construction process? Check all that apply.

Emerging Professional staff work on projects from inception through completion

Emerging Professional staff share their opinion in open forums or office charrettes

Emerging Professional staff shadow other employees as a professional development opportunity and gain additional AXP experience

Emerging Professional staff are given design challenges and contribute to a larger project

Emerging professional staff are assigned to different project typologies within the firm to expose them to the various ways to design and detail buildings for different uses

The firm does not actively engage Emerging Professional staff during the design and construction process

Other:

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Does your firm provide clear paths and opportunities for Emerging Professional staff to
grow into future firm leadership?

Yes

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Does your firm promote Emerging Professional staff to “Associate” or other firm leadership
designations?

Yes

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Does your firm provide and/or encourage each Emerging Professional staff member to have
an in-house mentor?

Yes

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If your firm provides or encourages each Emerging Professional staff member to have an
in-house mentor, do the firm’s principals participate in the mentoring process?

Yes

Not applicable

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Does your firm have an open and accepting atmosphere to approach Principals/ Senior
Management regarding any problems, issues, struggles, or concerns that they face?

Yes

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Does your firm include Emerging Professionals in all areas of the firm's practice such as presentations, client meetings, consultant coordination meetings, job site meetings, code reviews, etc.?

Yes

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How does your firm provide support for Emerging Professional staff to attend conventions,
conferences or other continuing education events? Pick all that apply.

Time off

Registration

Registration / Travel / Lodging

50% of all expenses

100% of all expenses

The firm does not provide opportunities

Other:

Will your firm provide reimbursement for Emerging Professional staff to attend the AIA
Conference on Architecture 2024 in Washington, D.C.? Pick all that apply.

Time off

Registration

Registration / Travel / Lodging

50% of all expenses

100% of all expenses

The firm does not provide opportunities

Other:

Does your firm provide reimbursement for Emerging Professional staff to attend full-day or
half-day educational or social events provided by AIA Components or other allied professions?

50% reimbursement

100% reimbursement

We do not provide reimbursement

Other:

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Does your firm encourage and support Emerging Professional staff to be involved in a
committee, professional affiliation, community group and/or design organization within or
outside of the firm?

Yes

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If your firm does encourage and support Emerging Professional staff’s involvement in a
committee, professional affiliation, community group and/or design organization within or
outside of the firm, how so?

Paid time off

Employee can make up the time away from work

Financial support

Employee is recognized for their efforts through social media campaigns

Not applicable

Other:

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Does your firm cover time out of the office for Emerging Professional staff to volunteer
with the AIA Component or related allied profession opportunities?

50% of the time

100% of the time

We do not cover time

Other:

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Do any of the Emerging Professional staff in your organization hold a leadership position
with AIA on the National or Component level or associated AEC organizations?

Yes, 1-2 Emerging Professionals

Yes, 3-5 Emerging Professionals

Yes, 6+ Emerging Professionals

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Does your firm provide opportunities for Emerging Professional staff to further their
knowledge of construction administration by conducting site tours, construction progress
presentations, and/or by sharing lessons learned in round-table discussions?

Yes

Other:

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Does your firm offer special programs/events for summer interns related to career
development or mentorship?

Yes

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Does your firm introduce Emerging Professional staff to the business of architecture by
including them in business planning, strategic planning, business operations, contracts,
and/or project cost conversations?

Yes

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Does your firm provide Emerging Professional staff with the ability to work remotely and
have a flexible schedule as needs arise?

Yes

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Does your firm encourage Emerging Professional staff to develop and lead new programs,
committees or initiatives within the firm?

Yes

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Does your firm support and encourage Emerging Professional staff to prepare
presentations for a local or regional AIA Conference or the National AIA Conference on
Architecture?

Yes

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Does your firm support and provide application assistance for Emerging Professional staff
applying for AIA individual recognition awards and honors?

Yes

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Does your firm cover the cost of the AIA membership for all of the Emerging Professional
staff (including Associate AIA and AIA)?

Yes, the firm covers 100%

Yes, the firm covers 50%

Other:

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Does your firm cover the cost of the annual NCARB fee?

Yes, the firm covers 100%

Yes, the firm covers 50%

Other:

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Does your firm cover the cost of licensure and renewal fees in an Architectural staff’s home
state?

Yes, the firm covers 100%

Yes, the firm covers 50%

Other:

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Does your firm cover the cost for LEED certification?

Yes, the firm covers 100%

Yes, the firm covers 50%

Other:

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Does your firm cover the cost for additional non-traditional certifications, relevant to an
Emerging Professional staff member’s interests?

Yes, the firm covers 100% of the exam cost

Yes, the firm covers 50% of the exam cost

Other amount

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Does your firm compensate Emerging Professional staff with a bonus or an increase in
salary upon recognizing an individual’s completion of the ARE Exams and licensure process?

Yes

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Does your firm reference the AIA Compensation Guidelines during an annual performance
and/or salary review for Emerging Professional staff to ensure equity within the workplace?

Yes

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Of the EPs in your firm, are at least 47% women?

According to NCARB's 2022 assessment of demographics, 47% of candidates starting the AXP are women. (NBTN 2022 Demographics | NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards)

Yes

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Of the EPs in your firm, do at least 52% identify as a racial or ethnic minority?

According to NCARB's 2022 assessment of demographics, 52% of candidates starting the AXP identify as non-white. (NBTN 2022 Demographics | NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards)

Yes

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Does your firm have a written maternity and/or paternity leave policy?

Yes, and the firm offers paid maternity and paternity leave with full salary and benefits

Yes, and the firm offers only paid maternity leave with full salary and benefits

Yes, and the firm offers paid maternity and paternity leave with partial salary and benefits

Yes, and the firm offers only paid maternity leave with partial salary and benefits

Yes, and the firm offers maternity and paternity leave without pay

Yes, and the firm offers only maternity leave without pay

No, there is no written policy

Other:

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Does your firm offer a hybrid/remote work opportunity?

Yes

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If yes, how does the firm support employees in their work from home environments?

Employees are provided a one-time stipend to purchase necessary equipment to make their work from home environment successful

Employees are provided an annual stipend to purchase necessary equipment to make their work from home environment successful

The firm supplies all employees with a full equipment set up to mirror the equipment provided at the office

The firm supplies a few pieces of equipment to all employees specifically for their work from home environment, but not all. Possible items include monitors, headphones, office chair, etc.

The firm does not provide a stipend or equip employees with any equipment for work from home environments

Other:

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Does your firm have a written policy which outlines the benefits of salary increase for
Emerging Professional staff upon completion of licensure?

Yes

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Does your firm have a written policy which outlines and provides Emerging Professional
staff with compensated bereavement time for family members outside of an immediate family,
including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc?

Yes

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Does your firm have a written policy which outlines the firm’s stance on sexual harassment
and discrimination behaviors and makes it available to all staff?

Yes

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Does your firm emphasize the necessity to prepare for and complete the Architect
Registration Examination (ARE) in a timely manner?

Yes

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Does your firm openly share its salary structure with employees so that salaries are
transparent and pay increase is based on years of experience?

Yes

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Additional Information: Please share any efforts your firm undertakes to support Emerging Professionals. (Must provide explanatory information/data to be recognized as an Outstanding EP Friendly Firm)

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