Architecture billings slow, but close 2018 with growing demand

WASHINGTON – Jan. 23, 2019- Architecture firm billings growth softened in December but remained positive for the fifteenth consecutive month, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for December was 50.4 compared to 54.7 in November.  Despite the positive billings, a softening in growth was seen across several regions and sectors, as well as in project inquiries and design contracts.

“Given the concerns over the ongoing tariff situation, it is not surprising to see a bit of a slowdown in progress on current projects,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. “Growing anxiety over unstable business conditions and the partial shutdown of the government may lead to further softening in the coming months.”

Key ABI highlights for December include:

  • Regional averages: Midwest (56.3), Northeast (51.6), South (49.4), West (49.2)
  • Sector index breakdown: institutional (53.1), commercial/industrial (51.2), mixed practice (50.2), multi-family residential (49.8)
  • Project inquiries index: 55.6
  • Design contracts index: 52.1

Regional and sector categories above are calculated as a three-month moving average, whereas the national index, design contracts, and inquiries are monthly numbers

More information on AIA’s ABI is available  online.

ABOUT AIA

Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. 

AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.

 

Contact: 

Matt Tinder
(202) 626 7462 
Email Contact

Featured Video
Jobs
Senior Principal Software Engineer for Autodesk at San Francisco, California
Principal Engineer for Autodesk at San Francisco, California
Machine Learning Engineer 3D Geometry/ Multi-Modal for Autodesk at San Francisco, California
Mechanical Test Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure for Google at Mountain View, California
Business Development Manager for Berntsen International, Inc. at Madison, Wisconsin
Equipment Engineer, Raxium for Google at Fremont, California
Upcoming Events
Digital Twins 2024 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in, MD. National Harbor MD - Dec 9 - 11, 2024
Commercial UAV Expo 2025 at Amsterdam Netherlands - Apr 8 - 10, 2025
Commercial UAV Expo 2025 at RAI Amsterdam Amsterdam Netherlands - Apr 8 - 11, 2025
BI2025 - 13th Annual Building Innovation Conference at Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner McLean VA - May 19 - 21, 2025



© 2024 Internet Business Systems, Inc.
670 Aberdeen Way, Milpitas, CA 95035
+1 (408) 882-6554 — Contact Us, or visit our other sites:
TechJobsCafe - Technical Jobs and Resumes EDACafe - Electronic Design Automation GISCafe - Geographical Information Services  MCADCafe - Mechanical Design and Engineering ShareCG - Share Computer Graphic (CG) Animation, 3D Art and 3D Models
  Privacy PolicyAdvertise