More Positive Momentum For Architecture Billings
April 24, 2013
The ABI is reflecting a steady upturn in design activity. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.
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Architecture Billings Index Continues to Improve At A Healthy Pace
March 21, 2013
With increasing demand for design services, the ABI is continuing to strengthen. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the February ABI score was 54.9, up slightly from a mark of 54.2 in January.
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US Green Building Materials Market
March 13, 2013
Through 2017, a rebound in construction activity, combined with continuing consumer interest in environmentally friendly products, will propel US growth in green building materials demand 11 percent annually to $86.6 billion.
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Strong Surge For Architecture Billings Index
February 22, 2013
As the prognosis for the design and construction industry continues to improve, the ABI is reflecting its strongest growth since November 2007.
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Incremental Increase In Nonresidential Construction Spending Expected For 2013
January 30, 2013
Growing at a faster rate than the overall U.S. economy, the nonresidential construction industry is expected to see solid, yet measured, increases in activity this year.
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Fifth Consecutive Month Of Gains In Architecture Billings Index
January 24, 2013
“While it’s not an across the board recovery, we are hearing a much more positive outlook in terms of demand for design services,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA.
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