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October Architecture Billings Index Reports Slowing Demand for Design Services

Posted on November 17, 2022 by News Editor

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reports that October’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score “softened considerably” following 20 consecutive months of growth. The ABI score for October is 47.7, which is the first decline in billings since January 2021 (any … Continue reading →

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Optimism Wanes as 2023 Approaches

Posted on October 21, 2022 by News Editor

Optimism throughout the architectural industry wanes as the calendar turns to 2023, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) reports. The AIA reached out to architectural firm leaders regarding revenue growth, and only 36% of leaders expect revenues to increase in … Continue reading →

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Top Glass 2021 Set for April 21

Posted on April 12, 2021 by News Editor

Top Glass 2021, Canada’s trade event for the architectural glass industry, is set to take place virtually April 21 with a mix of content for architects, glazing contractors, glass fabricators and anyone else involved in facade design and construction. The … Continue reading →

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Viewrail Expands Floating Stairway Installation Service

Posted on April 12, 2021 by News Editor

Viewrail, based in Goshen, Ind., announced the nationwide launch of its new service, Viewrail Installations, to install its exclusive Flight floating stairs in residential and commercial applications. “The dearth of skilled labor in the building trades is well documented, and … Continue reading →

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Less Glazing is More? At least One Architect Thinks So

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Nick St. Denis

The glass and glazing industry understandably prefers the window-to-wall ratio (WWR) in buildings to be more window and less wall—or more specifically, more glazing and less opaque non-glass material. That was the topic of discussion during a recent webinar hosted … Continue reading →

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