Tag: Nonresidential

Architecture firms reported weaker business conditions in September, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) release from the American Institute of Architects and Deltek. The share of firms reporting declining billings was the largest since May. The September ABI fell two and a half points from August to a four-month low of 44.7. The ABI has been in contraction for all but two months since August 2022, indicating continually weakening business conditions following the post-pandemic rally. The ABI is a typical leading indicator of nonresidential construction activity, leading construction spending by approximately 9–12 months.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) edged down in August from a downwardly revised July reading.

Data center construction is supporting US nonresidential construction activity and steel demand, according to Eric Gaus of Dodge Construction Network.

Architecture firms reported a modest decline in billings in July, with business conditions remaining soft, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) release. The report indicates that the broader economy remained mixed and architecture services employment declined for the fourth consecutive month.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) rose in July, up from an upwardly revised June reading.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) said architecture billings showed signs of cooling in May, with the headline index reading notably below 50.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) grew in May, up from a downwardly revised April reading. Gains were again driven by data centers, though healthcare, retail, and office grew vs. April.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) increased in March, but only from a downwardly revised February reading, and data centers were the only area to show positive growth.

A precipitous decline in nonbuilding starts led to an overall slowdown in total construction starts from January to February, even as the nonresidential and residential sectors showed marked improvement.

Construction spending edged down slightly in January, slipping for the first time in three months.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) said architecture billings showed signs of stabilizing in February, with the headline index reading coming in just below 50.

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) tumbled in January, as business softened further at architectural firms across the US.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) fell 6.2% in January to 272.7, retreating from December’s downwardly revised reading of 291.0, according to the latest data released by Dodge Construction Network.

Architecture firms across the US continued to face weak business conditions through the end of 2025, as economic conditions added to the uncertainty, said AIA.

Architecture firms across the United States continued to grapple with weak billings in November, amid uncertain economic conditions, according to the AIA.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) decreased 1% from October to November. However, it's up 36% year-to-date from the average reading over the same period in 2024, according to the latest data released by Dodge Construction Network. 

Architecture firms reported a modest improvement in billings in October, though business conditions remained soft, according to the latest ABI report.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) fell more than 7% in October, sliding for the first time in six months. Still, the index is up 35% year-to-date, according to the latest data released by Dodge Construction Network.

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.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) rose more than 3% in September, up for a fifth straight month. The index is now up 33% year-to-date, according to the latest data released by Dodge Construction Network.

Architecture firms reported a modest improvement in billings through August, yet business conditions remained soft, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) release from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek.

US nonresidential building starts fell 5.4% in August, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $431 billion, according to the latest data released by Dodge Construction Network. 

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) rose 7.5% in August after jumping nearly 21% the month prior. The index is now up 30% year-to-date, according to the latest data released by Dodge Construction Network. 

Construction spending edged down slightly in July for a third straight month.

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading indicator for non-residential construction activity, declined for an eighth straight month in June.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) increased again in June, setting a record reading. The surprise result follows three months of little to no growth, according to the latest data released by Dodge Construction Network. Both institutional and commercial projects accelerated in June, further improving the nonresidential construction market. The May DMI rose to 225.1, a […]

Architecture firms reported a modest improvement in billings through May, yet business conditions remained soft, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) release from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek.

Following three months of little to no growth, the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) increased in May, according to the latest data released by Dodge Construction Network

The index has fluctuated since reaching a record high in January to kickstart the year.

Architecture firms said billings continued to decline in March, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) released by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek.