AIA applauds President Biden signing Infrastructure
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AIA applauds President Biden signing Infrastructure

 

WASHINGTON – Nov. 15, 2021 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) applauds enactment of the bipartisan infrastructure bill that will allow the U.S. to make meaningful advancements towards building a more resilient and sustainable built environment.  

 

"This bipartisan legislation affirms AIA’s long-held contention that buildings are infrastructure,” said AIA 2021 President Peter Exley, FAIA. “It is encouraging to see Congress make meaningful investment in building sector energy efficiency and resilience. While the infrastructure deal is an important step forward for our nation, more needs to be done if we are going win in this race against time for our planet. We continue to urge Congress to support the significant climate investments contained in the Build Back Better bill, as well as aggressive emissions reduction commitments at COP26 that will combat climate change.”

American Institute of Architects (PRNewsfoto/American Institute of Architects)

AIA advocated for several provisions included in the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” ( H.R. 3684), which will improve safety, resilience and sustainability in the built environment. Key provisions that would improve the built environment, include:

Since February, the AIA and its members have been advocating for members of Congress to include federal funding for buildings in the infrastructure package. So far, AIA members have sent more than five thousand letters to their respective members of Congress. On July 23, an op-ed authored by Exley, “ U.S. building infrastructure needs 21st century upgrades,” appeared in The Hill outlining why buildings are a critical part of America’s infrastructure.

 

Visit AIA’s website to learn more about its advocacy efforts.

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