Architects See Glimmers of Hope for New Construction

2012-02-22T17:30:00-05:00

For three straight months now, the Architecture Billings Index — a measure from the American Institute of Architects — has shown slight increases in work levels at architectural firms, with the latest figures showing a score in January of 50.9, compared with 51.0 in December. ... the index tends to provide a decent lens into the mood of the real estate world, and an increase may lay the groundwork for new construction projects months down the road.

Construction Rises as Architect Billings Show U.S. Nonresidential Rebound

2012-01-30T12:23:00-05:00

Private nonresidential construction may pick up this year, as demand grows for new U.S. projects. The Architecture Billings Index held at 52 last month, a sign of expansion, according to the American Institute of Architects. The commercial and industrial component -- a proxy for private building activity -- climbed to 54.1 in December, the highest in 10 months, the Washington-based association said Jan. 18.

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Architects See Glimmers of Hope for New Construction

Construction Rises as Architect Billings Show U.S. Nonresidential Rebound