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Architecture billings continue growth into 2020

Posted by PRISM | Feb 19, 2020 | 0 |

Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings strengthened slightly in January, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). “Despite the continued presence of volatility in the economy, design activity has begun to accelerate in recent months,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “Even with the ongoing challenges facing the nonresidential construction sector, this upturn points to at least modest growth over the coming year.”

Construction starts move lower in January

Posted by PRISM | Feb 18, 2020 | 0 |

Total construction starts slipped 6% from December to January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $759.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. All three major categories moved lower in January — residential building starts fell 8%, nonresidential building lost 6%, and nonbuilding starts moved 2% lower.

Dodge Momentum Index starts 2020 on the downside

Posted by PRISM | Feb 7, 2020 | 0 |

The Dodge Momentum Index fell 2.7% in January. The decline in the overall Momentum Index was the result of an 11.0% drop in the institutional component, more than offsetting a 2.7% gain in the commercial component.

Nonresidential building spending to grow through 2020

Posted by PRISM | Feb 6, 2020 | 0 |

Construction spending last year was surprisingly weak, but current estimates suggest the industry had a modest increase in 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Retail construction activity was expected to underperform in 2019 but did not see the double-digit percentage declines that were expected. The AIA’s Consensus Construction forecast panel expects similar conditions this year and next.

USGBC releases the top 10 states for LEED

Posted by PRISM | Jan 25, 2020 | 0 |

As USGBC continues to advance green buildings, cities and communities through the adoption of LEED and the latest version of the rating system, LEED v4.1, the organization is also considering a future that is focused on a more regenerative approach. In November 2019 at the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, USGBC introduced LEED Positive – a roadmap that will lay the foundation for a future of LEED that transitions away from strategies that only reduce harm and instead focus on those that help repair and restore.

Architecture Billings Index ends year on positive note

Posted by PRISM | Jan 22, 2020 | 0 |

Demand for design services in December increased for the third month in a row, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). “Despite the ongoing slowdown in billings in the Northeast, balanced growth across sectors and regions looks more positive for the coming year,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “Factors outside of the construction sector, such as trade policy and international events, could still impact demand for design services, however recent fears about a downturn in construction activity have largely subsided.”

Decorative coatings market worth $82.4 billion by 2024

Posted by PRISM | Jan 20, 2020 | 0 |

According to the MarketsandMarkets™ decorative coatings market report, there is growing interest in wood effects and high demand for specialty finishes such as anodic imitation special effects, metallic effects, and smooth, low glow gloss finishes. Hence, the demand for powder coating is high in the architecture industry.

Dodge Momentum Index moves higher in December

Posted by PRISM | Jan 8, 2020 | 0 |

Dodge Data & Analytics announced today that the Dodge Momentum Index increased 1.5% in December. Both components of the Momentum Index rose over the month – the institutional component gained 2.3%, while the commercial component rose 0.9%.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the University of Washington release three final chapters of the “Guides for Equitable Practice”

Posted by PRISM | Dec 20, 2019 | 0 |

“Guides for Equitable Practice” were developed in partnership with the University of Washington and the University of Minnesota to improve firm culture and to build equity, diversity and inclusion in the architecture profession. Specifically, the guides are intended to be a firm resource for applying principles of inclusion and equity in attaining a professional work environment, building fluency in intercultural competency, improving cultural awareness, and for developing and retaining employees.

Architecture Billings Index continues to show modest growth

Posted by PRISM | Dec 19, 2019 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced yesterday that demand for design services in November increased at a modest pace for the second month in a row. “The uncertainty surrounding the overall health of the economy is leading developers to proceed with more caution on new projects,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “We are at a point where there is a potential for an upside but also a potential for things to get worse.”

Category: Reports and Stats

Architecture billings continue growth into 2020

Construction starts move lower in January

Dodge Momentum Index starts 2020 on the downside

Nonresidential building spending to grow through 2020

USGBC releases the top 10 states for LEED

Architecture Billings Index ends year on positive note

Decorative coatings market worth $82.4 billion by 2024

Dodge Momentum Index moves higher in December

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the University of Washington release three final chapters of the “Guides for Equitable Practice”

Architecture Billings Index continues to show modest growth

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