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    Architects
    Apr 24, 2013

    Architectural Billings Index Shows Continued Increase

    Despite a slight decline from the previous month’s levels, March billings by architects continued to increase in all regions and across all sectors, according to the Architectural Billings Index.

    Architects
    Mar 20, 2013

    Architectural Billings Index Keeps on Rising

    Prospects for the construction sector continue to improve, according to the Architectural Billings Index.

    Architects
    Feb 20, 2013

    Architectural Billings Index Shows Fifth Straight Increase

    Architectural billings are surging strongly, according to the Architectural Billings Index — making the strongest gains since November 2007.

    Architects
    Feb 02, 2013

    Architectural Billings Index Shows Fifth Straight Increase

    Architectural billings are surging strongly, according to the Architectural Billings Index — making the strongest gains since November 2007.

    AIA
    Jan 29, 2013

    AIA forecast predicts construction spending growth in 2014

    Spending on construction and design will increase by 5.8% in 2014 and by 8% in 2015, according to the Consensus Construction Forecast.

    Architects
    Jan 23, 2013

    Architectural Billings Index Shows Fifth Straight Increase

    Architectural billings in December, 2012 increased for the fifth consecutive month — although they grew by less than they did in November, according to the Architectural Billings Index.

    Advocacy
    Sep 28, 2012

    Energy Efficiency Firms Praise Bi-Partisan Bill Promoting Energy Efficiency

    The Commercial Building Modernization Act (S.3591), has been introduced to the Senate to reform, extend, and simplify the Section 179D federal tax deduction, with bipartisan support. The Section 179D federal tax deduction is currently available as a deduction of up to $1.80/ft.2 for new buildings and/or retrofits that achieve significant energy and power cost savings.

    Construction
    Jan 23, 2012

    Construction Firms Plan Fewer Layoffs in 2012

    Fewer construction firms plan to make layoffs in 2012 than in recent years, according to survey results included in the Associated General Contractors of America’s 2012 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook.

    AGC
    Jan 19, 2012

    AGC Urges Congress to Pass Infrastructure Bills

    Five years after states started shedding construction jobs in advance of the recession, construction employment is down in every state — in some cases, by more than 50 percent, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).