Architecture Billings Remained Stalled in October
WASHINGTON – Nov. 18, 2020 – While architectural billings failed to show much progress during October, signs of improving business conditions at firms have emerged, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during October remained at about the same level as in September, posting an ABI score…
Davis & Floyd Launches D|F Studio Planscape™
Davis & Floyd, Inc., a civil engineering firm specializing in the Environmental, Government, Industrial, Private Development, Stormwater, Transportation, and Water Resources sectors, recently rebranded and enhanced its planning and landscape architecture services. Every great vision begins with a plan. Davis & Floyd created D|F Studio Planscape™ to provide master planning services. Davis & Floyd paints…
Architectural Billings Slowdown Moderated in September
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…
AIA Healthcare Design Awards Include Two Projects in the Carolinas
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is recognizing eight projects with its 2020 Healthcare Design Awards. This year’s best healing spaces include two projects located in the Carolinas. Award-Winners – South Carolina and North Carolina Hampton County Health Clinic, Varnville, South Carolina | Liollio Architecture – Built: Less than $25 million…
Architectural Billings in August Still Show Little Sign of Improvement
WASHINGTON – Sept. 23, 2020 – Business conditions remained stalled at architecture firms during August as demand for design services continued to decline, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during August remained at about the same level as in July and June, posting an Architecture Billings…
Historic Columbia Presents 2020 Preservation Awards
Columbia, S.C., September 10, 2020 – Historic Columbia is proud to announce the recipients of its 2020 Preservation Awards. Each year, these awards celebrate the accomplishments of local property owners; professionals in the fields of architecture, construction, and design; and leaders who champion preservation as an opportunity to support the Midlands’ economy and culture. “Over the last several years we have seen a boon in…
AIA to Launch New Program to Advance Leadership Pathways for Ethnically Diverse Women
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….
July Architectural Billings Remained Stalled
Architectural billings failed to show any progress during July, and business conditions continued to be soft at firms, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during July remained at about the same level as in June with both months posting an ABI score of 40.0 (any…
AIA Launches New Policy Platform 2020
Ahead of the upcoming conventions, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is launching its new Policy Platform 2020. The platform details AIA’s advocacy priorities that will advance the architecture profession and improve the built environment by addressing economic, climate and community needs in the U.S. “AIA supports strong and unequivocal policies that ensure that urgent…
Architecture Billings Remain in Negative Territory, Begin to Stabilize
Demand for design services from architecture firms began to stabilize in June, following their peak declines in April, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June was 40.0 compared to 32.0 in May. The May ABI score indicates that a significant share…
