Billings at Architecture Firms Remain in Decline, AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reports
July 23, 2025
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in June with a score of 46.8, down from 47.2 in May as more firms reported a…
Architecture firm billings continue to tighten into 2025
February 19, 2025
Architecture firms reported another decline in billings in January as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) was 45.6. Any score below 50.0 indicates…
AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reports Sluggish Conditions to Start 2024
February 21, 2024
In January, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reported a score of 46.2, signaling continued softness in architecture firm billings as business conditions…
2025 Ends with Continued Weak Business Conditions for Architecture Firms, AIA/Deltek ABI Finds
January 21, 2026
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index®(ABI) closed out 2025 in negative territory with a December score of 48.5, up from 45.3 in November.
AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reflects Another Decline in April
May 22, 2024
Architecture firm billings remained soft in April, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 48.3 for the month. The score rose from 43.6 in…
Architecture business conditions decline in May, AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reports
June 26, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score declined to 42.4 in May, as more firms reported a decrease in billings than the month prior. The ABI…
Soft Business Conditions Persist at Architecture Firms, AIA/Deltek ABI Finds
August 21, 2024
The ABI score is a leading economic indicator of construction activity, providing an approximately nine-to-twelve-month glimpse into the future of…
New research shows architects eager for greater influence in building product innovation
February 25, 2026
Innovation & Collaboration in the Architect’s Journey to Specification, provides comprehensive analysis of three key areas: how architects engage with…
The American Institute of Architects Engages Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search
March 26, 2025
AIA has officially launched a search for its next EVP/Chief Executive Officer. The search will be conducted by a dedicated search committee, chaired by AIA’s…
March brought continued challenges for architecture firms, as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded a score of 44.1, indicating that many…
Billings at Architecture Firms Remain in Decline, AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reports
July 24, 2024
Business conditions remained soft at architecture firms in June with the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reporting a score of 46.4. The ABI score…
The American Institute of Architects Applauds Re-Introduction of Democracy in Design Act in U.S. Senate
September 18, 2025
The legislation emphasizes the importance of empowering communities nationwide to have a say in shaping federal architecture that embodies the nation’s rich…
Architecture Firm Billings Soften Further in March According to AIA/Deltek ABI
April 24, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reported a score of 43.6 for the month of March, indicating business conditions continue to soften for…
AIA/Deltek ABI Reports Moderation in the Slowdown in Business Conditions at Architecture Firms in February
March 20, 2024
Architecture firm billings continued to decline in February, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 49.5 for the month. However, February…
Architecture firm billings continue to contract heading into 2026
February 18, 2026
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) dropped to 43.8 in January, down from 47.1 in December, signaling a greater number of firms experienced a…
Business Conditions Remain Soft at Architecture Firms According to AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index
December 20, 2023
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for the fourth consecutive month. The score of 45.3 increased by one point from October…
2023 Ends with Continued Weak Business Conditions for Architecture Firms, AIA/Deltek ABI Finds
January 24, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for December, indicating soft business conditions to close out 2023. The score of 45.4…
AIA Announces $4 Million Matching Grant to the Architects Foundation to Renew and Preserve The Octagon
October 28, 2025
AIA and its philanthropic partner, the Architects Foundation, announced a $4 million matching grant to renew and preserve The Octagon, the 225-year-old National…
AIA applauds President Biden
November 28, 2023
AIA applauds the bipartisan infrastructure bill and encourages Congress to continue to make meaningful investments in Build Back Better.
AIA study examines impact of student debt on profession
December 6, 2022
An AIA study shows underrepresented architect demographic groups are disproportionally impacted by student loan debt.
