Architectural service revenues in the United States are forecasted to rise 2.1% annually in nominal terms through 2023, according to Architectural Services: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Demand for services from domestic establishments is closely tied to US construction expenditures, which are forecast to rise 4.3% through 2023. Providers of architectural…
US Architectural Service Revenues to Increase 2.1% Annually in Nominal Terms to 2023
Moseley Architects Announces the Promotion of 18 Individuals
President Stewart D. Roberson congratulated 10 new associates, six new senior associates, and two new vice presidents. “Moseley Architects proudly points to our highly professional team as our greatest asset,” Roberson said. “Over the course of our 50 successful years, our team has established a very strong reputation with our expansive client base.” “Across our firm, there are scores…
AIA ASPIRE Conference to Feature Sarah Susanka
Acclaimed speaker and sought-after media resource Sarah Susanka will be the AIA Southeast Region ASPIRE Conference on Monday April, 15, evening keynote speaker. Susanka is known for her book and presentations about The Not So Big Life, where she uses the same set of ideas to demonstrate that we can feel “at home” in our…
Architecture Billings Moderate in February Following Robust New Year
Architecture firm billings growth softened in February but remained positive, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for February was 50.3, down from 55.3 in January. Indicators of work in the pipeline, including inquiries into new projects and the value of new design contracts…
New Report Details AIA Learning by Design Programs in K-8 Classrooms
A new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) details how educational architecture programs are reaching underrepresented students in K-8 classrooms. AIA’s K-8 Learning by Design Chapter Grants—funded by Armstrong World Industries Foundation — seeks to introduce the architecture profession among underrepresented students in K-8 classrooms. From 2017-2018, the programs funded architectural educational programs in…
Nonresidential Building Spending to Grow Through 2019, but Cautious Outlook for 2020
Nonresidential construction spending on buildings is projected to grow by 4.4 percent through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Healthy gains in the industrial and institutional building sectors have bolstered growth projections for 2019; however, the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel—consisting of leading economic forecasters—is suggesting that…
Landmark Study Provides Roadmap to Enhancing Architect-Manufacturer Relationship
Architects seek strategic partnerships with manufacturers to fully realize their designs and serve their clients’ needs. A new study published today by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) sheds new light on the critical relationships building product manufacturers and architects share in creating better outcomes for building owners and occupants. “The architect’s role in specifying…
School Safety Commission Report Supports AIA Member Design Recommendations
Report recommends establishing a federal clearinghouse for best practices to include school designs. The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) 2019 President William Bates, FAIA, issued the following statement regarding findings from the Federal Commission on School Safety’s new report: “While the AIA can only evaluate design-related aspects of the commission’s report, the Institute believes its…
Run of Positive Billings Continues at Architecture Firms
November marked the fourteenth consecutive month of increasing demand for architectural firm services. Architecture firm billings growth expanded in November by a healthy margin, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for November was 54.7 compared to 50.4 in October. With the strongest…
New Toolkit Helps Architects Achieve High-performance Buildings
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE®) is releasing a new tool that can help architecture firms design high-performance building. The AIA COTE® Top Ten Toolkit presents curated, concise and effective strategies for achieving sustainable designs and provides criteria for evaluating a project after it is built. Applying the kit’s resources…
