UMR Competitors

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a leading professional membership organization representing 101,000+ members, 20,000+ architecture firms, and 200+ chapters globally. As the largest design organization in the world, AIA is working to transform the day-to-day practice of architecture to achieve a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, and equitable built environment for everyone. AIA's headquarters, the AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design, is one of the nation’s first major net-zero retrofit projects. The building is open to the public, and you can visit to sip, shop, and explore! Follow us here for news, resources, and updates from AIA and about the broader industry.

Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 160,000 members in 177 countries. ASCE is a leading provider of technical and professional conferences and continuing education, the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public.

IIDA is the Commercial Interior Design association with global reach. We support design professionals, industry affiliates, educators, students, firms, and their clients through our network of 15,000+ members across 50 countries. Design is a universal language, a language with a multiplicity of viewpoints. It is optimistic, emotional, intellectual, inclusive, and seeks to create equity for all. At IIDA, being INCLUDED holds great meaning—it is the power of our community and the strength of our members individually and collectively. Your voice is heard at IIDA. Our industry has been galvanized to be a force for change, to create a more equitable and compassionate world—expanding what it means to be included and amplifying the voices of our members. Together we have a great impact as a design community and as the IIDA community. At IIDA...YOU are a changemaker.