Architecture Billings Index remains dismal in September

Architecture firms continued to experience soft business conditions through September, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) release by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek.

The September ABI held stable at 45.7, down 2.5 points from July and tied with August for the third-lowest level seen so far this year (Figure 1). The Index has shown contracting business conditions for 20 consecutive months. Last September, the index was in contraction at 45.3, whereas two years prior it was in expansion at 51.4.

Brett Linton

Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

Brett Linton

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