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PSMJ Resources Blog: Business Conditions at Architecture Firms.

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Firms with a residential specialization reported minimal growth, but this is still the eighth consecutive month of improving conditions for them. By market sector: Residential is down 50.5 —One-person firm in the Northeast, residential specialization. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). from 53.9,

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Broader Economy Pulls Monthly ABI Down

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Firms with an institutional building specialization remained weak, while residential firms turned slightly negative after several months of positive business conditions. By market sector: Residential is down 48.9 It’s] nice to have more cash flow, but still not very promising long term. South is down 46.1

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PSMJ Resources Blog: PSMJ Resources Inc. Announces 2011.

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These benchmarks are indicative of performance in the various aspects of business operations, including cash flow, overhead control, business development, project performance, staff utilization, and overall profitability. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Residential Construction Continues to Struggle.