Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms took a pointed dip at the end of 2020, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects. Read More …
Architecture Billings Upturn Shows Broad Strength
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Even with the uncertainty related to pending tax reform legislation that likely will have a mixed effect on the construction industry, design services at architecture firms remains in high demand. The American Institute of Architects reported the November ABI score was 55.0, up from a score of 51.7 in the previous month. This score reflects an increase Read More …
Architecture Billings Bounce Back
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a stand-alone month of contracting demand for design services, there was a modest uptick in the Architecture Billings Index for October. 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 Slips, Overall Outlook Remains Positive
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of six out of seven months of increasing levels of demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index fell just below the positive mark. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects Read More …
Architecture Billings Index Shows Continued Modest Growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. –After beginning the year with a decline, the Architecture Billings Index has posted three consecutive months of increasing demand for design activity 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 Shows Slight Contraction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a generally positive performance in 2015, the Architecture Billings Index has begun this year modestly dipping back into negative terrain. Read More …