Building Information Management

JANUARY 28, 2013

AIA Consensus Forecast. Commercial construction spending for buildings is forecast to rise by by 5.0 Institutional construction, however, is expected to lag behind. The federal government’s budget uncertainty has already impacted construction spending. percent in 2013 and by 7.2 percent in 2014.

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 28, 2013

AIA Consensus Forecast. Commercial construction spending for buildings is forecast to rise by by 5.0 Institutional construction, however, is expected to lag behind. The federal government’s budget uncertainty has already impacted construction spending. percent in 2013 and by 7.2 percent in 2014.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2016

. – Associated Builders and Contractors’ Chief Economist Anirban Basu, American Institute of Architects’ Chief Economist Kermit Baker and National Association of Home Builders’ Chief Economist Robert Dietz predicted continued growth for the construction industry in 2017 during a recent joint economic forecast.

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BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2014

A combination of low interest rates; wealth effects stemming from a booming stock market and rising home prices; surging energy production; and expanding industrial output has helped position the U.S. read more.

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Constructonomics

APRIL 26, 2013

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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PSMJ Resources

JULY 23, 2008

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% decline in construction of nonresidential facilities in 2008 with a more significant 6.7% The Forecast calls for a 1.2% downturn in 2009. downturn in 2009.

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PSMJ Resources

JULY 23, 2008

As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI shows an approximate 9- to 12-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The AIA reported the June ABI rating was 46.1, Very recently, the Midwest has been showing the best regional conditions," said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker.

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PSMJ Resources

JANUARY 12, 2012

While inquiries for new projects also increased sharply, the biggest gains were seen among residential and commercial/Industrial firms, and those in the Southern U.S. Commercial/industrial firms are matching this performance as well, with three straight healthy months. By market sector: Commercial/Industrial is up 53.9

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 19, 2012

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) serves as the leading economic indicator of construction activity, and reflects the approximate 9-12 month lag time between architecture billings, and actual construction spending. Revenue continued to grow at firms with commercial/industrial specialization, as this remains the strongest sector.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 6, 2010

Analysis of the Relationship Between A Billings Index and Construction Spending. Due to the size and cyclicality of construction, a premium is placed on accurately predicting nonresidential construction trends, particularly at turning points in the construction cycle. by Kermit Baker and Diego Saltes.

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PSMJ Resources

APRIL 22, 2009

As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9- to 12-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. This news should be viewed with cautious optimism," said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker. in January), and commercial/industrial (35.0, up from 40.1

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Cassell Construction Estimating

DECEMBER 14, 2008

Despite last year’s residential meltdown (-35%), industrial construction recorded strong growth in 2008, and commercial largely held its own, with gains in niches such as the hospitality and office sectors. All signs that construction activity has support top to bottom in very diverse areas of the country.

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