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    October 23, 2025

    AIA: Architecture firms see conditions worsening

    Written by David Schollaert

    Architecture firms reported a cut in billings through September as business conditions waned, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) release from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek.

    September’s ABI fell almost four points from August to 43.3, the lowest reading since April (see Figure 1). The ABI has been in contraction for all but two months since October 2022, indicating consistently weakening business conditions since the post-pandemic rally.

    David Schollaert

    David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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