Architecture Billings Index (ABI) Shows Improvement
Apr 28, 2009 5:05 PM
The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, D.C., recently reported the March Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rating was up eight points from the 35.3 mark in February. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine- to 12-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The March rating was 43.7, marking the first time since September 2008 that the index was above 40. However, the score still indicates an overall decline in demand for design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry score was 56.6.
“This news should be viewed with cautious optimism,” says AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. “The fact that inquiries for new projects increased is encouraging, but it will likely be a few months before we see an improvement in overall billings. Architects continue to report a diversity of business conditions, but the majority is still seeing weak activity levels.”
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