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title: Increased Productivity Drives ABI Higher - Concord LP | Concord Energy Strategies
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# Increased Productivity Drives ABI Higher

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An increased productivity at design forms has driven the Architectural Billings Index higher.

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.

For more, [visit the following link](http://www.aia.org/press/AIAB100453).

***As construction spending grows, so do opportunities to incorporate energy-efficient designs in your projects — and to earn the Section 179D deduction (up to $1.80 per square foot). As the country’s leading specialist in this deduction, Concord has the experience, knowledge and capacity to handle any project, at every step of the way. Contact us at 888-897-5445 or [via the following link](mailto:dennis@concordlp.com), and find out what Concord can do.***

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