Architecture Billings Index
Why Construction Activity Should Ramp Up Soon
The American Institute of Architects surveyed members on a number of future activity indicators.
Commercial Construction Could Be Rebounding: US Chamber
The new Commercial Construction Index from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is still far below the first quarter.
Construction Slump Likely to Linger
The American Institute of Architects’ monthly Architecture Billings Index indicates that activity has yet to rebound from its pandemic-induced decline.
Architectural Billings Reveal Continued Decline in Business
The American Institute of Architects’ monthly survey found record lows in comparative demand for design services, with the greatest impact on commercial and industrial projects.
Economy Watch: Architects Still Busy in April
The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index ticked up in April, reflecting a healthy business environment for architects and potentially developers.
Economy Watch: Architectural Billings Slow in March
In the midst of construction labor shortages, project backlogs are currently in excess of six months—their highest post-recession level—The American Institute of Architects reported in its latest Architecture Billings Index.
Economy Watch: Architecture Billings Growth Modest in February
The news from the AIA comes as the Federal Open Market Committee raised interest rates, effectively increasing the cost of money.
Economy Watch: Architects’ Busy January Bodes Well for Development
Strong billings and healthy growth in new projects to start off 2018 are driving architecture firms’ optimism about business conditions this year.
Economy Watch: Architects Remain in Demand in November
The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index came in at 55.0, up from the previous month, meaning demand for U.S. architecture firms’ design services remains strong.
Economy Watch: Architects a Little Less Busy in September
The seven-month streak of steady growth in demand for design services ended in September, with the American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index dipping to 49.1 for the month.