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Architectural Billings Slowdown Moderated in September

by AIA on October 23, 2020

WASHINGTON – Oct. 21, 2020 –A slight improvement in business conditions has led to fewer architecture firms reporting declining billings, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s ABI score for September was 47.0 compared to 40.0 in August (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). Last…

Topics: Architecture
AIA, American Institute of Architects, Architectural Billings Index

AIA to Launch New Program to Advance Leadership Pathways for Ethnically Diverse Women

by AIA on September 4, 2020

WASHINGTON –Sept. 3, 2020  – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is launching a new program to promote ethnically diverse women into leadership positions within the AIA. “We are fully committed to addressing racial inequality within our profession and recognize that it must begin within our own organization,” said AIA 2020 President Jane Frederick, FAIA….

Topics: Architecture
AIA, American Institute of Architects, Diversity

Nonresidential building spending to decline through 2021

by AIA on July 21, 2020

WASHINGTON – July 21, 2020 – As a result of the partially shutdown economy, businesses and organizations will continue to be hesitant to invest in modernized or new facilities, according to a mid-year update to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast. The trend ends an almost decade-long expansion in construction spending. The AIA…

Topics: Business
AIA, American Institute of Architects, Nonresidential construction spending

National AIA Economist Shares Design & Construction Look-Ahead with Carolinas Audience

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on October 19, 2017

Kermit Baker, PH.D., chief economist for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for more than 20 years, kicked-off the morning session at Clemson University’s Second Annual Symposium for the construction industry with the morning’s keynote session, titled “Construction Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities.” Dr. Baker provided a comprehensive overview of the economic issues and trends impacting the architecture, engineering and…

Topics: Business, Clemson CSM
American Institute of Architects, Clemson CSM Construction Symposium, Construction Economic, Economy

Renowned AIA Economist to Share Insights on Design and Construction Outlook in the Carolinas

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on August 29, 2017

Kermit Baker, PH.D., chief economist for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for more than 20 years, will kick-off the morning session at Clemson University’s Second Annual Symposium for the construction industry with the morning’s keynote session, titled “Construction Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities.” Dr. Baker will provide a comprehensive overview of the economic issues and trends…

Topics: Featured
American Institute of Architects, Clemson CSM Construction Symposium, Construction Economic, Economy

AIA South Atlantic Region Recognizes 19 Projects for Design Excellence

by AIASAR on October 26, 2016

The American Institute of Architects, South Atlantic Region (AIASAR) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 South Atlantic Region Design Awards. Over 150 people celebrated the work of firms from Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina on Saturday evening, October 1, 2016 at the SCAD Museum of Art in downtown Savannah, GA. A…

Topics: Architecture
AIASAR, American Institute of Architects, Design Awards, South Atlantic Region

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