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AIA Architecture Billings Index hits all-time low

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This morning's news that the AIA's Architecture Billings Index hit its lowest level since the survey began in 1995 is a major blow to anyone's short-term visions of a quick turnaround. There's no way to sugarcoat it, folks, the architecture portion of the AEC industry is in deep trouble.

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2023 Design Trends Highlight Post-Pandemic Shifts and Affordability Struggles

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HOME DESIGN SHIFTS IN 2023 “Home buyers are looking more and more to their homes to provide a sense of well-being,” observed Donald Ruthroff, AIA, founding principal at Design Story Spaces LLC. They want their homes to support their day-to-day health—physically, emotionally, and mentally.”

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Modest Revenue Increases Continue Through Spring

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Firms with a residential specialization, as well as those with a commercial/industrial specialization, both reported increasing revenue for the seventh month in a row. The AIA’s quarterly measurements of firm backlogs reveal an average length of 4.6 By market sector: Residential is down 51.9 South is down 50.1

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ABI Continues to Mirror the Economy, Outlook Bleak for 2009

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The AIA's Architecture Billings Index moved up a little in December, but continues to mirror the slumping economy. The inability to get financing for construction projects is a key reason that business conditions continue to be so poor at design firms," said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker. "It up from the 34.7 in November.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Another Month of Revenue Growth at.

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By sector, the strongest billings scores are from firms specializing in the commercial/industrial sector, where readings have been at very healthy levels for the past few months. Billings at residential firms have also steadily turned up. By market sector: Residential is up 53.3 and Commercial/Industrial is down 55.1

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Firm Billings Continue Rise in December

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Architecture firms in the Northeast, Midwest, and South all reported increases, along with firms specializing in residential, commercial/industrial, and institutional projects. Real estate markets saw only modest activity in most regions, but commercial markets showed signs of ongoing improvement in several districts.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Architecture Firms Rebound in November

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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