Nonresidential Construction Spending Expected to Moderate Through 2024
While spending on nonresidential construction picked up momentum toward the end of 2022, construction spending will moderate in 2023 and slow significantly in 2024, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Despite macroeconomic headwinds such as inflation, rising interest rates, and weak consumer sentiment scores, the AIA’s Consensus Construction Forecast panel—comprising leading…
Demand for Design Services Decreases Considerably
Demand for design services from architecture firms softened considerably in October, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for October was 47.7, the first decline in billings since January 2021 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). Inquiries into new projects…
AIA Firm Survey Examines Health, Profile and Evolving Structure of Architecture Firms
Since 2005 the share of design projects involving renovations, rehabilitations, additions, and historic preservation grew 14 percent, now accounting for 48 percent of billings at U.S. architecture firms, according to a new survey from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The 2022 AIA Firm Survey: The Business of Architecture, examines topics such as firm billings, staffing, and…
Equity in Architectural Education Guides Now Available
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have published a supplementary edition of the Guides for Equitable Practice, focusing on schools and institutions. Equity in Architectural Education provides actions and prompts intended to inspire discussions about creating welcoming environments to attract and retain those currently underrepresented in academia and in…
Architecture Billings Index Moderates But Remains Healthy
For the twentieth consecutive month architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in September, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The AIA Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for September was 51.7 down from a score of 53.3 in August, indicating essentially stable business conditions for architecture firms…
Meet the 2022 ASPIRE Design Award Winners
Firms and students from across the Carolinas were among the 25 winners of ASPIRE Design Awards announced during the Aspire Conference held in September in Asheville, NC. Click to view the winners and their entries. Created by the state AIA chapters of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Aspire is an unconventional architecture conference…
AIA Releases Latest 2030 Commitment Results
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) By the Numbers report for 2021 showcases the annual performance of the architecture and engineering firm signatories of the 2030 Commitment. The By the Numbers report can be explored on AIA’s website. With buildings contributing almost 40 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, architecture and design firms have the opportunity to transform their…
Architects Celebrate Climate Action and Community Investment in the Inflation Reduction Act
he American Institute of Architects (AIA) is applauding Congressional passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (H. R. 5376), which addresses the association’s policy priorities including provisions for building codes, climate tax incentives, and affordable housing. The Inflation Reduction Act includes about $370 billion in energy and climate-related spending, making it the largest federal investment to…
New Report Examines Resiliency, Sustainability in the Built Environment
A study published today by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in partnership with Owens Corning, is shedding light on resiliency and sustainability in the built environment. Resiliency in the Built Environment, assesses the current state and best practices for increasing resiliency and sustainability in design and construction. The report also provides actionable insights into…
Clemson University Program to Help Preserve African American History through New Grants
Clemson University’s Master of Science in Historic Preservation program is the recipient of two grants that will support local community organizations working to preserve African American history in South Carolina. “In both cases, we’re leveraging our expertise to help communities to protect their own heritage,” said Jon Marcoux, associate professor and director of Clemson’s graduate…
