Tag Archives: Architecture Billings Index (ABI)
Demand for Design Services Rapidly Accelerates
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reports that demand for design services in March rose sharply from February. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for March was 58.0, up from February’s score of 51.3. Any score above 50 indicates an … Continue reading
Architecture Firms End 2021 on a Positive Note
As architecture firms ended 2021 on a high note with strong business conditions, staff recruitment is becoming a growing concern among firms, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). December’s Architectural Billings Index (ABI) score … Continue reading
Demand for Design Services Continues to Grow
Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services for the tenth consecutive month in November, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score for November was 51.0, down from 54.3 the previous month. … Continue reading
Construction Outlook: No Good News for Labor, Shift in Office Construction

Annual predictions surrounding overall construction activity always include a mix of good and bad news. Perhaps the institutional segment is strong, while office construction is stagnant. Often, economists would point to the future, even a year or two out, and … Continue reading
Architecture Billings Continue to Increase
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded its seventh consecutive positive month, according to a report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score for August was 55.6, up from July’s score of 54.6. Any score above 50 indicates … Continue reading