50 years of Whitney M. Young Jr.’s historic 1968 AIA speech
November 28, 2023
Join AIA in commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Whitney Young Jr.’s historic keynote speech at the 1968 AIA National Convention and recognizing the…
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 ABI Reports Moderation in the Slowdown in Business Conditions at Architecture Firms in February
March 18, 2026
Architecture firm billings showed signs of stabilization in February after months of decline, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score of 49…
AIA/Deltek ABI: Billing activity at Architecture Firms moderates
May 20, 2026
The ABI fell from 49.8 in March, when billings were essentially flat, to 48.3 in April, signaling that more firms reported declining billings than rising…
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Business Intelligence
AI in practice: Strategic insights from The Architect’s Journey to Specification
February 10, 2025
Author: Deltek
Explore how architects are not just adopting AI but strategically shaping its role to enhance design while preserving human creativity.
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…
Building science and technology
A materials summer: What’s new and what’s coming for the A&D Materials Pledge
July 15, 2024
Architects and designers are increasingly understanding the vital role materials have in both human and planetary health.
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…
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With 250+ premium, on-demand architecture and design courses from industry-leading experts, AIAU is where you can master new skills, meet your CE requirements…
AIA Announces Strategic Sponsorship with Trimble
March 12, 2026
AIA is excited to announce a sponsorship agreement with Trimble, a leader in construction technology, including 3D visualization and modeling solutions, and…
Shape the Future of Architecture: Participate in Architecture Week 2026, April 12-18
April 8, 2026
Through Architecture Week, AIA is able to equip educators and architects with tools and resources to ignite young minds and spark a passion for architecture.
