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PSMJ Resources Blog: Architecture Firms Rebound in November

PSMJ Resources

Overall, firms are forecasting revenue gains averaging just below 2% for the year. Any drafting work done in-house is completed by contract draftsmen rather than permanent staff. American Institute of Architects (AIA). on average, compared to 1.6% growth for firms with revenues of less than $1 million. . GreenSource.

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Construction Marketing Secret: Architecture Billings a Leading Indicator of Construction

Construction Marketing

Forecasting a volatile industry like nonresidential construction can be particularly challenging, where a considerable premium is placed on accurately identifying turning points. The AIA Work-on-the-Boards Survey and the Architectural Billings Index. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how billings at U.S.