--- title: Concord | News (3) description: Stay informed on the latest updates and news for Concord. (3) image: https://www.concordlp.com/hubfs/A%20green%20woodland%20close%20up%20of%20the%20ground%20with%20the%20Concord%20logo%20overlaying%20on%20top.jpg --- # News Search Filter Select a topic Show all articles 174 Amortization 179D 179D Information ABI ACEC AGC AIA Advocacy Architects Billings Index Concord Policy Primer Construction EBI Economic Data Engineers Extenders General Contractors Industry Trends Legislative Outlook Legislative Update OBBBA PWA R&D Safe Harbor Tax Incentives ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg?length=800&name=concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg) [ABI](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/abi) Oct 19, 2016 ## ABI Two-Month Decline May Signal Uncertainty in Economic Outlook The Architectural Billings Index has declined for a second straight month, dropping to 48.4 from August’s 49.7. ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg?length=800&name=concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg) [ABI](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/abi) Aug 17, 2016 ## ABI Remains on Upswing but Slows Down Slightly July’s Architectural Billings Index was 51.5, down slightly from 52.6 in June — the tenth of the past twelve months when it’s been in positive territory. Similarly, the new projects inquiry index was 57.5, down from 58.6 in June. ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg?length=800&name=concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg) [ACEC](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/acec) Aug 05, 2016 ## Engineering Executives Project Slower Growth The Engineering Business Index (EBI), compiled by the American Council of Engineering Companies to measure the confidence of engineering CEOs, dropped in the second quarter of 2016. ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg?length=800&name=concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg) [Construction](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/construction) Aug 01, 2016 ## Construction Spending Declines Construction spending in June was down for the third consecutive month, although the year-to-date total remains higher than the same six months in 2015, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg?length=800&name=concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg) [AIA](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/aia) Jul 26, 2016 ## AIA Sees Steady, but Moderating, Path Ahead for Construction Construction spending will continue to expand over the next year-and-a-half, but at a more “tempered” pace than before, according to the American Institute of Architects’ semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast. ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg?length=800&name=concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg) [ABI](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/abi) Jul 20, 2016 ## ABI Remains Strong The Architectural Billings Index had its fifth straight month of increases — although the score dropped from 52.6, down from 53.1 the previous month. ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-34-37-2736-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-48-56-2853-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-35-30-6865-PM.jpg?length=800&name=concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-34-37-2736-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-48-56-2853-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-35-30-6865-PM.jpg) [Construction](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/construction) Jul 08, 2016 ## Construction Employment Hits Doldrums Early Construction employment was unchanged in June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-34-37-2736-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-48-56-2853-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-35-30-6865-PM.jpg?length=800&name=concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-34-37-2736-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-48-56-2853-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-35-30-6865-PM.jpg) [Construction](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/construction) Jul 01, 2016 ## Construction Spending Slips but Remains Ahead of Last Year It’s glass-half-empty/glass-half-full time in the analysis of May construction spending conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg?length=800&name=concord-default-featured-image-Mar-19-2024-10-31-16-1584-AM-Mar-19-2024-11-45-37-5807-AM-Mar-19-2024-12-32-05-0430-PM.jpg) [ABI](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/abi) Jun 22, 2016 ## ABI Hits Highest Score in a Year In May the Architectural Billings Index hit 53.1, a considerable rise from April’s score of 50.6 — its highest level in the past 12 months.