In 2026, nonresidential construction faces slowing growth, widening sector imbalances, and continued economic uncertainty.
Business Intelligence
July 2025 Consensus Construction Forecast
July 22, 2025
Nonresidential building spending to remain sluggish through 2026, with no turnaround in sight.
Resources for navigating economic uncertainty
April 29, 2025
AIA and its 200 chapters are here to support you during the current economic uncertainties with curated tools, resources, and connections designed to help you…
Business Intelligence
AIA Compensation & Benefits Report
September 22, 2025
The AIA Compensation & Benefits Report 2025 is the definitive guide to architecture salaries and compensation trends. AIA members save 40%!
Materials
AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers
October 30, 2025
Access the latest AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers report, tracking the progress that signatory firms are making in specifying healthier materials across…
Business Intelligence
AIA Small Firm Compensation & Benefits Report
February 10, 2026
Get the latest data on trends in pay practices, employee demographics, and benefits at small architecture firms with the AIA Small Firm Compensation & Benefits…
Best Practices
AIA Best Practices
February 18, 2026
Explore experience-based insights and expert advice across a range of business acumen and firm management topics in architecture and design.
Business Intelligence
How to get funding & resources for equitable communities
November 29, 2023
Funding and resources are two of the biggest challenges architects face when building equitable communities. Explore information on impact investing and funding…
Best Practices
Return on investment in equitable communities
December 2, 2023
Explore resources and talking points on the financial opportunities and benefits of investing in equitable communities to help support architects and the…
Sustainability
Design for Adaptability, Deconstruction, & Reuse
December 4, 2023
Good architecture accommodates change, withstands wear and tear, and serves as a flexible community asset in times of crisis. This guide explores how to design…
Climate action
Climate Action Playbook
November 29, 2023
The Climate Action Playbook is a resource for building an architectural practice that embraces climate change mitigation and adaptation. Accelerate your firm's…
Best Practices
Navigating External Forces in AEC
April 7, 2025
Identify, evaluate, and manage potential risks effectively.
Home Design Trends Survey (HDTS)
March 16, 2026
Architecture professionals rely on the Home Design Trends Survey to educate homeowners about the latest home, kitchen, bath, and property design, construction…
Climate action
Key regional climate issues: A Guide for architects to drive change
December 1, 2023
A guide for architects to drive change: This resource leverages the Fourth National Climate Assessment to identify key climate issues as well as resources for…
Best Practices
Harassment Prevention Resources
November 28, 2023
Explore resources to identify, respond, and prevent all forms of harassment in the workplace.
Design specialty
America ByDesign Season 5
November 18, 2025
Join us as we explore the architectural marvels that define who we are and inspire the future—one design at a time.
Business Intelligence
Guides for Equitable Practice
November 30, 2023
The Guides for Equitable Practice use real-world-derived best practices, relevant research, and other tools to help foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive…
Design specialty
America ByDesign Season 6
May 1, 2026
Join us as we explore the architectural marvels that define who we are and inspire the future—one design at a time.
Building science and technology
Definitions for Building Performance
December 1, 2021
Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.
Business Intelligence
ABI December 2025: Architecture firm billings remain soft to end the year
January 21, 2026
Most firms have seen some stalled, delayed, or canceled projects over the last six months.