Midwest and Northeast see Growth

The monthly ABI index scores are centered around 50, with scores above 50 indicating an aggregate increase in billings, and scores below 50 indicating a decline. The regional and sector data are formulated using a three-month moving average. Courtesy of AIA

While the overall Architecture Billings Index declined this month, architecture firms located in the Northeast and Midwest reported growth in firm billings for the third month in a row in October. Business continues to improve in these two regions of the country, with both reporting their highest scores in nearly three years - 54.5 in the Northeast and 51.8 in the Midwest.

A firm in the Midwest, commercial/industrial specialization said that opportunities for new projects vary widely each month. There's no signs of steady positive movement in signed proposals; many clients looking but not signing.

A firm in the West, institutional specialization said they're busy until February. After that, most committed work is in construction administration.

- Courtesy of AIA