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While the Architectural Billings Index had ups and downs this year, it was positive in 8 of 12 months and ended the year on an upswing: the December score was 50.9, up from 49.3 the previous month.

The Architectural Billings Index dropped into negative territory in November, dropping to 49.3 from the October mark of 53.1.

Although the October Architectural Billings Index is down slightly, at 53.1 compared to September’s 53.7, it remains in positive territory and suggests that construction remains on firm footing.

The Architectural Billings Index rose in September, after dipping in August, and has now been positive six of the last nine months.

After several strong months, the Architectural Billings Index slipped slightly in August — it read 49.1, down from a mark of 54.7 in July.

The Architectural Billings Index showed another positive month in July, and also showed stronger growth in the long-struggling Northeast region.

In June the Architectural Billings Index hit its highest mark since July 2007, driven largely by demand for institutional projects such as new education and healthcare facilities, public safety and government buildings.

The Architectural Billings Index increased in May, bouncing back from a decrease in April.

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.