ABI December 2024: Business conditions end the year on a weak note
January 22, 2025
More than one-quarter of firms report that significantly delayed projects are increasing
Business Intelligence
January 2024 Consensus Construction Forecast
January 11, 2024
After an unusually strong performance in 2023, the construction sector will see weaker conditions this year and next.
January 2023 AIA Consensus Construction Forecast
November 30, 2023
Despite inflation, rising interest rates, and weak consumer sentiment scores, the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast panel projects nonresidential spending to…
Business Intelligence
July 2024 Consensus Construction Forecast
July 15, 2024
Midyear update projects construction spending to gain momentum this year, but stall in 2025.
Business Intelligence
January 2025 Consensus Construction Forecast
January 17, 2025
After increasing in 2023 and 2024, construction spending for nonresidential buildings is projected to slow dramatically in 2025 and 2026.
Business Intelligence
Consensus Construction Forecast: July 2023
November 29, 2023
The Consensus Construction Forecast panel has optimistic predictions for nonresidential spending in late 2023 and beyond, and the news is generally positive…
Nonresidential Construction Spending to Face Prolonged Weakness Through 2027
January 20, 2026
Panelists in The American Institute of Architects’ latest Consensus Construction Forecast expect a modest 1.0 percent increase in overall building spending for…
Business Intelligence
January 2026 Consensus Construction Forecast
January 15, 2026
In 2026, nonresidential construction faces slowing growth, widening sector imbalances, and continued economic uncertainty.
Business Intelligence
Consensus Construction Forecast
January 16, 2026
See what’s ahead for the construction industry with this twice-a-year survey of the nation’s leading construction economists who forecast business conditions…
Business Intelligence
July 2025 Consensus Construction Forecast
July 22, 2025
Nonresidential building spending to remain sluggish through 2026, with no turnaround in sight.
AIA's advocacy efforts on the federal definition of "professionals"
AIA is working with partner organizations and legislators to make progress toward both including architects in the federal definition of “professionals” and...
Career and the profession
7 Questions with AIA’s new EVP/CEO
January 13, 2026
Read our interview with Carole Wedge, FAIA, to learn about her excitement for her new role, her favorite projects, and more.
Career and the profession
Architects across Canada & the United States to gather in June to empower profession
May 30, 2025
The first week of June 2025 unites the North American design community as AIA and RAIC host back-to-back national conferences in Boston and Montréal—celebrating…
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 Announces 2026 Board of Directors and Appointment of Public Directors
December 16, 2025
In addition to AIA members serving on the Board of Directors, AIA has appointed Victoria Salinas and Bob Jensen as the 2026 Public Directors.
Building renewal FAQs
Explore FAQs on the AIA Headquarters Building Renewal project. Learn about the transformation of the AIA headquarters, addressing critical questions regarding…
About AIA
Explore the mission and vision of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Learn about AIA's commitment to advancing architecture and shaping the profession…
Richard Branch Named New AIA Chief Economist
January 26, 2026
Branch will analyze U.S. economic trends and construction markets, assessing their impact on architectural practice.
