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SectorCommercial/industrial firms bear the brunt of the billings decline

Graphs represent data from August 2018–August 2019 across the three sectors. 50 represents the diffusion center.A score of 50 equals no change from the previous month. Above 50 shows increase; Below 50 shows decrease. 3-month moving average.

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RegionalBillings drop sharply at Midwest firms and also decline at firms in Northeast and South

Graphs represent data from August 2018–August 2019 across the four regions. 50 represents the diffusion center. A score of 50 equals no change from the previous month. Above 50 shows increase; Below 50 shows decrease. 3-month moving average.

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NationalFirms report rare decline in both billings and in new project work in August

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Architecture Billings Index (ABI)August 2019

PracticeWhile few U.S. architecture firms currently work internationally, most either have in the past, have plans to pursue, or would consider pursuing international projects

units: attitudes toward working internationally; % of firms

13.2%Nothing current, but projectsover past 5 years

10.2%Have current projects

No projects within 5 years,but potential plans

34.7%No specific plans, but might

consider for right project

28.5%Probably or definitely wouldn’t consider any international projects

13.4%

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a diffusion index derived from the monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey, conducted by the AIA Economics & Market Research Group. The ABI serves as a leading economic indicator that leads nonresidential construction activity by approximately 9-12 months. The survey panel asks participants whether their billings increased, decreased, or stayed the same in the month that just ended. According to the proportion of respondents choosing each option, a score is generated, which represents an index value for each month. An index score of 50 represents no change in firm billings from the previous month, a score above 50 indicates an increase in firm billings from the previous month, and a score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings from the previous month.

*All graphs represent data from August 2018–August 2019.

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