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Architecture Billings Index Continues Positive Momentum

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:52:55 +0000

On the heels of its highest mark since 2007, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) jumped more than two points in December.

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ABI Reverts Back into Negative Territory

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:47:35 +0000

Following the first positive reading since January 2008, the ABI dropped nearly two points in October. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to 12 month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

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ABI Positive For First Time In Over Two Years

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:30:26 +0000

For the first time since January 2008, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) indicated a growth in design activity in September, increasing for the fourth straight month.

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Modest Improvement in AIA Architecture Billings Index

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:52:32 +0000

The AIA reported the August ABI score was 48.2, up slightly from a reading of 47.9 the previous month.

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Still Showing Weakness, ABI Increases Slightly

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:06:45 +0000

Following a two-month soft patch, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose almost two full points in July.

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AIA Consensus Construction Forecast

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:16:06 +0000

Even with modest improvements in the overall U.S. economy, nonresidential construction spending is expected to decrease by more than 20% in 2010 with a marginal increase of 3.1% in 2011 in inflation adjusted terms.

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Lack Of Credit Plaguing Design Industry

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:54:40 +0000

After three straight months of improving conditions, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell nearly three points.

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IGCC Hearings Slated for August; Comments Due 5/14/10

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:42:17 +0000

Public comments, which can be submitted until this Friday, May 14, will serve as the agenda for the hearings.

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AIA Top 10 Green Projects

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:02:40 +0000

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) recently selected its 10 leading examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions.

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Administration To Act On Greening Of U.S. Building Stock

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:23:11 +0000

Under current executive authority, the Obama Administration has the ability to use over 30 existing federal programs worth $72 billion to enhance efficiency in commercial buildings and multifamily housing, with no new legislation.

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Modest Rebound in Architecture Billings Index

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:01:39 +0000

Stimulus package having limited impact because funding not yet reaching intended recipients.

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Architecture Billings Index Takes Turn for the Worse

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:53:06 +0000

As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to 12 month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

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Architecture Billings Index Shows No Significant Improvement in Business Conditions

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:31:47 +0000

There has been a recent moderation in the downturn in design services billings, but the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reveals that an economic recovery has stalled.

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FRIDAY FUNNY: Incredible Edibles!

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:22:14 +0000

CANstruction allows local architects, engineers, and construction companies to create incredible structures using canned goods while using their design skills to fight hunger in Chicago.

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AIA Releases Rebuild and Renew Plan

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:41:28 +0000

Schools, Green Buildings, and Historic Preservation are among key initiatives.

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Consortium To Advise DOE On High Performance Green Building Issues

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:18:57 +0000

Ten organizations form group to assist federal government on prime sustainability issues.

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Architecture Billings Index Drops to All Time Low for Second Straight Month

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:50:04 +0000

Business conditions at architecture firms continue to deteriorate, with the Architecture Billings Index posting its lowest level since the survey began in 1995 for the second month in a row.

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Breaking News: Architecture Billings Index Drops to All Time Low

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:13:48 +0000

On the heels of a six-point drop in September, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) plummeted to its lowest level since the survey began in 1995.

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Architecture Billings Index Falls More than Six Points

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:59:29 +0000

The institutional sector has entered negative category for the first time this year.

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Institutional Market Continues to be Lone Bright Spot in Non-Residential Sector

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:28:25 +0000

While conditions have improved somewhat for three consecutive months, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continues to point to unfavorable conditions for the non-residential construction market.

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Advanced Energy Design Guide Available For Free Download

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:10:27 +0000

Nine million tons of carbon dioxide. $600 million in energy costs: that’s the potential savings represented by 100,000 copies in the Advanced Energy Design Guide series now in circulation.

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Bad News For Construction Forecasts

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:46:00 +0000

As the nonresidential sector has experienced cutbacks in demand for new space, the projections for construction activity for new nonresidential facilities are in for a mild decline in 2008, with a more significant downturn in 2009. The forecasts are more negative for commercial and industrial buildings, with an especially large drop-off in the office and retail sectors.

The two largest institutional categories, healthcare and education facilities, should see a slight increase this year and could help offset some of the losses in the other project categories. The continued increase in building material costs in recent years could also adversely

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Exhibition on Transforming South Street Seaport To Be Launched by AIA New York

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:58:00 +0000

Compelling proposals to change the face of lower Manhattan will be on display at the Center for Architecture in New York. “South Street Seaport: Re-envisioning the Urban Edge”, is an exhibition from July 17 through September 20, 2008 that showcases 37 prospective designs resulting from the third Biennial Ideas Competition launched by the Emerging New York Architects Committee (ENYA) of the AIA NY. This competition encouraged participants to envision new connections, both material and metaphoric, to Manhattan’s contemporary urban fabric.

“South Street Seaport: Re-envisioning the Urban Edge” provided a rare opportunity for students and young professionals in the field

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