The American Institute of Architects

Kermit Baker, Chief Economist, American Institute of Architects

Construction Spending Booms Across the Board

Outlays are increasing at the biggest rate since before the Great Recession, according to the AIA’s new forecast.

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Will CRE Construction Hold Steady in 2023?

This consensus index points to an uptick in the near term.

Design Billings Keep Climbing: AIA

These gains are among the biggest ever for a recovery, according to the American Institute of Architects.

Why Construction Activity Should Ramp Up Soon

The American Institute of Architects surveyed members on a number of future activity indicators.

How the Design Pipeline Is Rebounding

Robust growth continues, but can firms hire the professionals needed to deliver the services?

Top 5 Markets for Office Construction

More than 215 million square feet was under construction across the nation at the end of the first quarter, according to CommercialEdge data.

Architectural Firms’ Billings Start to Rise: AIA

The numbers show the first uptick since the onset of the pandemic.

Construction Spending to Decline in 2021: AIA

Health care and public safety projects may be exceptions, the American Institute of Architects predicts.

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 Costs Decrease for the 1st Time in a Decade

The COVID-19 pandemic and increased competition among contractors are key factors behind the decline.