Steady architecture billings signal improving conditions
The November ABI decreased month over month but was still the third-highest reading of the past two years.
The November ABI decreased month over month but was still the third-highest reading of the past two years.
Architecture firms reported stable billings in October, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) released by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek. This follows 20 months of contracting business conditions.
Slowing growth in data center planning and nonresidential projects caused the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) to pull back in October.
Construction spending in the US picked up in September and maintained a notable year-over-year (y/y) rise.
Architecture firms continued to experience soft business conditions through September, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) release by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek.
The construction sector added 25,000 jobs in September, driven by labor shortages and improved wages, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Slowing growth in data center planning caused the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) to pull back in September. The decline followed five months of growth after the index hit a two-year low in March.
Construction spending in the US declined for a third month in August but showed an increase year over year (y/y). The US Census Bureau estimated construction spending to be $2.131 trillion in August on a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR). While this was 0.1% below July’s revised spending rate, it was 4.1% higher than spending […]
The August Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continued to indicate weak business conditions amongst architecture firms through August, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek.
Commercial planning momentum continues to drive the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) higher, pushing August up to a 21-month high.
Construction spending in the US in July was slightly lower than June. Despite the decline, it increased notably year on year (y/y).
The latest figures show a 17% surge over year-ago levels and the best mark since December 2022.
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) ticked up in June following May’s four-year low, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek. While the index improved this month, it continues to indicate weak business conditions among architecture firms.
Commercial planning, specifically data center demand, drove the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) higher in June. The DMI registered 198.6 last month, 10.4% above May’s revised reading of 179.9, Dodge Construction Network (DCN) reported on Tuesday. This is also a 7% boost over year-ago levels. The DMI tracks the value of nonresidential construction projects entering the […]
The Index continues to indicate weak business conditions amongst architecture firms.
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Interest rate stability and growing owner and developer confidence helped push the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) higher in May.
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek indicated architecture firm billings remained soft through April
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A surge in data center project planning pushed the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), a leading indicator for the nonresidential construction sector, higher in April.