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Construction Marketing Secret: Architecture Billings a Leading Indicator of Construction

Construction Marketing

However, since architects design the overwhelming majority of nonresidential construction projects, gathering information on billings at architecture firms provides leading information on future construction trends. nonresidential construction industry is one of the larger sectors of our economy. [

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Construction Industry Bounces Back in 2013

Constructonomics

With the first quarter of 2013 already behind us the construction industry finally appears to be on a path of recovery and growth now that the recession appears to have ended. The industry has continued to add jobs each month throughout the first quarter of the year and construction spending during the first two months of 2013 is 6.6

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AIA Architecture Billings Index: Good news, but mostly bad news

PSMJ Resources

The American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rebounded almost three points in June, after dropping two points the previous month. architecture firms continue to deteriorate. The AIA reported the June ABI rating was 46.1, Commercial/industrial projects came in at 45.8, The AIA doesn't think so.

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AIA sees modest declines in 2008, steeper drop in 2009

PSMJ Resources

We mentioned earlier today (see previous post) that the AIA did not see bright prospects for architecture firms and here's what we meant. The Forecast calls for a 1.2% The Forecast calls for a 1.2% decline in construction of nonresidential facilities in 2008 with a more significant 6.7% downturn in 2009. downturn in 2009.

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Finally Turning A Corner?

Safti First

In a press release dated March 24, 2021, the AIA was pleased to announce that the Architecture Billings Index posted a score of 53.3 in February 2021 (according to the AIA, a score of 50 and above indicates increased billings). For all of us in the construction industry, this is much welcomed.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Business Conditions at Architecture Firms.

PSMJ Resources

Business Conditions at Architecture Firms Soften in April. The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index fell in April, the first time in six months. Revenue continued to grow at firms with commercial/industrial specialization, as this remains the strongest sector. A Broader Economic Forecast.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Architecture Firms Rebound in November

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Architecture Firms Rebound in November. The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index reported substantial gains for the month of November - the strongest since the fourth quarter of 2010. Commercial/industrial firms are matching this performance as well, with three straight healthy months. on average.