WASHINGTON, D.C. – With all geographic regions and building project sectors showing positive conditions, there continues to be a heightened level of demand for design services signaled in the latest Architecture Billings Index. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate Read More …
Architecture Billings Index Growth Moderates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the sixth consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services as reflected in the July Architecture Billings Index. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. Read More …
Architecture Firms End Second Quarter on Strong Note
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the fifth consecutive month, architecture firms recorded increasing demand for design services as reflected in the June Architecture Billings Index. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings Read More …
Design Billings Maintain Solid Footing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Design services at architecture firms continue to project a healthy disposition on the construction industry as the Architecture Billings Index recorded the fourth consecutive month of growth. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time Read More …
Entering Height of Construction Season Design Billings Increase
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After beginning the year with a marginal decline, the Architecture Billings Index has posted three consecutive months of growth in design revenue at architecture firms. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. Read More …
Architecture Billings Index Continues to Strengthen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The first quarter of the year ended on a positive note for the Architecture Billings Index. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the March Read More …
Architecture Billings Slip Modestly
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Architecture Billings Index dipped slightly into negative territory in January*, after a very strong showing in December. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. Read More …
Architecture Billings Index Ekes out Another Small Gain
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Coming off a modest increase after two consecutive months of contraction, the Architecture Billings Index recorded another small increase in demand for design services. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects Read More …
Architecture Billings Index Rebounds After Two Down Months
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After seeing consecutive months of contracting demand for the first time in four years, the Architecture Billings Index saw a modest increase demand for design services. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate Read More …