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New research reveals continued benefits to hiring architectural services based on qualifications

New research reveals continued benefits to hiring architectural services based on qualifications

Posted by | Apr 4, 2019 | 0 |

A new study released shows benefits to government agencies when using qualifications-based selection (QBS) for design services. By using a QBS process, government agencies can hire highly-qualified candidates who provide the best design solutions. Under the Brooks Act, all federal agencies—in addition to 46 states and local government agencies—must select engineering and architecture firms based upon their competency, qualifications and experience (rather than by price only).

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Construction starts in February drop 3 percent

Construction starts in February drop 3 percent

Posted by | Mar 21, 2019 | 0 |

According to Dodge Data & Analytics, two of the three main construction sectors registered weaker activity in February – nonbuilding construction fell 8 percent, due to a pullback by its public works segment, while residential building slipped 3 percent. Meanwhile, nonresidential building in February was able to hold steady with its January pace.

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Architecture firm billings moderate in February following robust new year

Architecture firm billings moderate in February following robust new year

Posted by | Mar 20, 2019 | 0 |

“Overall business conditions at architecture firms across the country have remained generally healthy,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “Firms in the south recorded continued strong design activity, likely reflecting a healthy regional economy and ongoing rebuilding from the catastrophic 2018 hurricane season.”

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Dodge Momentum Index falters in February

Dodge Momentum Index falters in February

Posted by | Mar 8, 2019 | 0 |

In February, nine projects each with a value of $100 million or more entered planning. The leading commercial building projects were the $200 million Keurig/Dr. Pepper office project in Frisco TX and a $200 million mixed-use development in San Jose CA.

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Strong start to 2019 for architecture billings

Strong start to 2019 for architecture billings

Posted by | Feb 20, 2019 | 0 |

Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings growth strengthened in January to a level not seen in the previous twelve months according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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2018 commercial and multifamily construction starts showed mixed performance across top metros

2018 commercial and multifamily construction starts showed mixed performance across top metros

Posted by | Feb 14, 2019 | 0 |

Dodge Data & Analytics announced the leading U.S. metropolitan areas for commercial and multifamily construction starts registered a varied performance during 2018 compared to the previous year. Of the top ten markets, ranked by the dollar amount of construction starts, four reported greater activity in 2018 while six showed declines. At the national level, the volume of commercial and multifamily construction starts in 2018 was $212.4 billion, up 4%, which represented a moderate rebound after a 3% setback in 2017.

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Dodge Momentum Index recovers in January

Dodge Momentum Index recovers in January

Posted by | Feb 7, 2019 | 0 |

The Dodge Momentum Index rose 4.7% in January. January’s increase reflected similar gains for the two components of the Momentum Index – institutional building, up 5.0%; and commercial building, up 4.6%.

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