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Economic_Downturn
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. Continue reading ABI Reverts Back into Negative Territory This Friday Funny actually ends the week on a bittersweet note, particularly for those who consider themselves fans of the late great Liberace. After 31 years of operation, the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas will close its doors this Sunday, October 17, 2010. Continue reading FRIDAY FUNNY: Still Crying All The Way To The Bank? After three straight months of improving conditions, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell nearly three points. Continue reading Lack Of Credit Plaguing Design Industry The Turner Building Cost Index, which measures non-residential building construction costs in the U.S., has decreased by 0.5% from the Fourth Quarter 2009 and decreased 7.74% from the First Quarter 2009. Continue reading Construction Costs to Decline Further in 1st Quarter Despite recognizing “cleanliness and appearance” as having the greatest impact on customer first impressions, a significant number of small business owners have curtailed their cleaning processes. Continue reading Small Businesses Getting Down and Dirty |
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