ABI Declines

The April Architectural Billings Index declined for the second month this year — although the general trend is positive, with increases in thirteen out of the last fifteen months.

Once again, weather may be the culprit.

Compiled by the American Institute of Architects, the ABI is a leading economic indicator for construction: It takes approximately nine months to a year between architecture billings and construction spending.

“The fundamentals in the design and construction industry remain very healthy,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker. “The fact that both inquires for new projects and new design contracts continued to accelerate at a healthy pace in April points to strong underlying demand for design activity. However, April would typically be a month where these projects would be in full swing, but a severe winter in many parts of the Northeast and Midwest has apparently delayed progress on projects.”

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