Reports and Stats

New National Institute of Building Sciences study finds that modern, regularly updated building codes mitigate costly damage

Posted by PRISM | Jan 8, 2019 | 0 |

“Disasters are only expected to increase in frequency and severity, so as an industry we need to work collaboratively on how to adapt the built environment to face even greater challenges,” said the Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “The findings of this report offer encouragement that our work, slow and steady as it may be, is well worth the effort. The Code Council has a long and close partnership with NIBS, and we look forward to continued engagement with the Institute on these important issues.”

Commercial building spending declines lead drop in the December Dodge Momentum Index

Posted by PRISM | Jan 8, 2019 | 0 |

During the final six months of the year, the Dodge Momentum Index fell 4.4%, with the commercial component losing 7.2% and the institutional component remaining essentially flat. This suggests that spending for commercial buildings may be reaching its cyclical peak.

Recent ASID Interior Design Billings Index indicates interest in use of healthy materials

Posted by PRISM | Dec 27, 2018 | 0 |

Earlier this month, The American Society of Interior Designers announced that the ASID Interior Design Billings Index (IDBI) is in expansion territory slightly up from September. 67 percent report that clients have an interest in healthy materials.

New construction starts slip in November

Posted by PRISM | Dec 26, 2018 | 0 |

New construction starts in November decreased 7% from October’s elevated amount, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Most of the total construction decline in the latest month was the result of nonresidential building pulling back 15% after its 43% surge in October

“The Architect’s Journey to Specification” finds architects seek strategic partnerships with manufacturers

Posted by PRISM | Dec 20, 2018 | 0 |

“The architect’s role in specifying products is well-known in the construction industry,” said AIA EVP and Chief Operating Officer Robert Ivy, FAIA. “Feedback from The Architect’s Journey to Specification gives manufacturers a better understanding of an architect’s process for specifying products and how they can support them. Acting on this feedback can help architects in the design process and help manufacturers to provide more attractive offerings in the marketplace.”

Architecture firm billings report show strongest growth since January

Posted by PRISM | Dec 19, 2018 | 0 |

Architecture firm billings grew in November by a healthy margin, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Fourth edition of Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction coming soon

Posted by PRISM | Dec 17, 2018 | 0 |

Contents include planning for quality, concrete mixtures, specifications, foundations, formwork, reinforcement and embedments in structures, joints and reinforcement for slabs-on-ground, preparing for concreting, concrete placing and finishing, common field problems, safety, and legal issues.

Communities closer to urban centers tops AIA’s neighborhood design trends

Posted by PRISM | Dec 12, 2018 | 0 |

Results from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) third quarter Home Design Trends Survey show a preference among households for communities closer to urban centers—known as infill—topping the list of neighborhood design trends.

Independent Evaluation Finds 100 Resilient Cities Moving Transformation in Cities Across the Globe

Posted by PRISM | Dec 6, 2018 | 0 |

The Urban Institute, with financial support from The Rockefeller Foundation, today released an independent report of midterm findings showing that 100 Resilient Cities (100RC) , in the five years since its creation, is making important progress in helping urban areas around the world institutionalize and build resilience to a wide range of shocks and stresses.

AIA Releases “Guides for Equitable Practice”

Posted by PRISM | Dec 4, 2018 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the University of Minnesota are helping shape architecture firm culture by releasing the first three chapters of the “Guides for Equitable Practice” to AIA members November 29. AIA sponsored the development of the guides to help educate architects and firms on best practices for equity, diversity and inclusion principles and to provide strategies for incorporating the values into architectural practice.

Category: Reports and Stats

New National Institute of Building Sciences study finds that modern, regularly updated building codes mitigate costly damage

Commercial building spending declines lead drop in the December Dodge Momentum Index

Recent ASID Interior Design Billings Index indicates interest in use of healthy materials

New construction starts slip in November

“The Architect’s Journey to Specification” finds architects seek strategic partnerships with manufacturers

Architecture firm billings report show strongest growth since January

Fourth edition of Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction coming soon

Communities closer to urban centers tops AIA’s neighborhood design trends

Independent Evaluation Finds 100 Resilient Cities Moving Transformation in Cities Across the Globe

AIA Releases “Guides for Equitable Practice”

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