Archinect

MAY 23, 2024

For many salaried workers, freelancing and contracting may once have been a scary proposition, little more than placeholder labels as one moved between secure, salaried positions. Where do the architecture industry and its workers sit in this emerging landscape of the blended workforce?

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Archinect

APRIL 24, 2024

” The AIA says: "This shows that clients are interested in starting new projects but remain hesitant to sign a contract and officially commit to those projects. However, most firms report that they still have strong project backlogs of 6.6 The new figures indicate a reversal of February’s “most modest easing.”

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Archinect

APRIL 19, 2023

New data from the American Institute of Architects' latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) shows an increase for the month of March, ending a five-month streak of declines in spite of a slight decrease in the overall number of new contracts during the same 30-day period. As mentioned, the value of new design contracts declined to 48.9

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Archinect

JUNE 21, 2023

The index score in May was the highest it has been since September 2022, while inquiries into new projects and design contracts reached their highest levels since February. while new design contracts entered positive territory with a score of 52.3, up from 48.5 in April (a score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

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Archinect

MAY 24, 2023

Firms did report, however, that new project inquiries increased to a score of 53.9, though most practices continued to report a decline in the value of new design contracts to a score of 49.8. The billings score for April dropped to 48.5, down from the March total of 50.4 (any any score above 50 indicates an increase).

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2022

architecture industry. While new project inquiries and design contracts also dipped a bit compared to the previous month, they remained in growth territory and reported scores of 58.2 The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for June reached a score of 53.2, softening only slightly from May's score of 53.5 respectively.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The data contained in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) shows a "considerable" decrease in the demand for design services across the industry in a sign that points to the arrival of a long-dreaded turndown for firms heading into the new year. The ABI score for October was 47.7,

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Contract Architecture Commercial Industrial 246

Archinect

JULY 19, 2022

From Archinect's bustling community of job seekers , firms , and schools , we have selected five featured architectural employers with recently-listed jobs in Brooklyn/New York City , Phoenix , Toronto , Kansas City , and East Hampton. Meinel Optical Sciences Research Lab, University of Arizona by Richärd Kennedy Architects.

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Archinect

JANUARY 26, 2023

although new design contracts remained in negative territory with a score of 49.4. Inquiries into new projects continued to post a positive score of 52.3, December ABI Highlights Regional averages: South (48.8); Midwest (49.4); West (45.5); Northeast (46.5). “With ABI scores for the entire fourth.

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Archinect

AUGUST 24, 2022

Demand for design services at architecture firms across the U.S. While this reading is slightly below June’s score of 53.2 , it still indicates stable business conditions for architecture firms, as any score above 50 suggests an increase in billings from the prior month. last month. respectively.

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Archinect

APRIL 20, 2022

The March scores for both new project inquiries and design contracts also expanded to 63.9 However, since project backlogs at architecture firms have reached seven months, a new all-time high, it appears that firms are having a difficult time keeping up with this uptick in demand for desig. respectively.

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Dwell

AUGUST 2, 2024

Coming off of a few failed attempts at other firms, the group is making industry history. In 2021, a small but significant wave of architecture firms coalesced under Architectural Workers United , represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW). That’s not the case in many practices.

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SW Oregon Architect

OCTOBER 16, 2022

For the 41st consecutive year, the Construction Specifications Institute–Willamette Valley Chapter (CSI-WVC) is pleased to offer a series of classes on Construction Contract Documents in addition to another set covering Construction Contract Administration.

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Archinect

JANUARY 19, 2022

Wrapping up a tumultuous business year 2021, the American Institute of Architects reports that architecture firms ended the year on a "high note with strong business conditions." Sector index breakdown: mixed practice (60.6); multi-family residential (49.2); commercial/industrial (49.2); institutional (47.6) Design contracts index: 55.8

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2022

The Architecture Billings Index for May, which uses feedback from architecture firms, finished at a score of 53.5. New project inquiries and design contracts indexes also expanded, posting scores of 63.9 New project inquiries and design contracts indexes also expanded, posting scores of 63.9 respectively, up from 62.3

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Archinect

MAY 26, 2022

The development team includes contracting firm Mega Development, non-profit industrial developer Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center, and The Bridge, a non-profit organization that provides rehabilitative services throughout New York City. Total construction costs for the complex are estimated at $118 million.

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Architizer

JANUARY 26, 2022

Lior Schnabel is a Co-Managing Partner at Precise , a company that provides financial management and control services for architectural and engineering firms across the USA and Europe. The Architectural/Engineering (A/E) industry is highly competitive. ” This saying holds true for the design industry. Industry Pricing.

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SW Oregon Architect

OCTOBER 17, 2021

For the 40th consecutive year, the Construction Specifications Institute–Willamette Valley Chapter (CSI-WVC) is pleased to offer a series of classes on Construction Contract Documents in addition to another set covering Construction Contract Administration.

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Deezen

JULY 26, 2024

The union at New York studio Bernheimer Architecture has ratified a collective bargaining agreement, making it the first at a private sector architecture firm in the US. Today the union at Bernheimer Architecture unanimously ratified the first ever collective bargaining agreement at a private sector architecture firm," said AWU.

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 5, 2022

Construction is a project-based industry and each project has its own set of responsibilities. Conflicts can often become synonymous with the construction industry. Causes of Conflicts in the Construction Industry. The construction industry witnesses the most complicated projects. Source: idesa.net. Contractual Problems.

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Architizer

APRIL 21, 2023

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Hong Kong based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

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Archmark

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Prior to the Coronavirus crisis, many architects we talked with would tell us that they never get new business from their websites and that their firm's success is based on their reputation and working relationships. What purpose is your architecture website serving your firm? If not, then your website is not doing its job.

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Archmark

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Prior to the Coronavirus crisis, many architects we talked with would tell us that they never get new business from their websites and that their firm's success is based on their reputation and working relationships. What purpose is your architecture website serving your firm? Ask how long they've worked in the industry.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2024

Advanced Construction Technology isn’t Just for Large EPCs 1 kcichowicz Wed, 08/07/2024 - 15:10 Digitalization Puts Small Contractors at a Competitive Advantage, Too The wave of digitization washing over global industries is now advancing — albeit slowly — over the construction industry, too. More than half of U.S.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 15, 2024

Choosing an asphalt firm isn’t mere­ convenience; it critically impacts durability, safe­ty, and financials. The­se aren’t formalities but proof that the­y follow industry rules. Some firms have­ lots of asphalt experience­. So, ge­t detailed estimate­s from reputable firms and ask the right que­ries.

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Architecture Here and There

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Bernheimer Architecture, a small design firm of 22 employees headquartered in New York City, has become the first in the industry to form a union. The firm’s management said it recognized the union voluntarily. Bernheimer is a modernist firm specializing in affordable and residential housing projects.

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BD+C

JUNE 21, 2017

Design services at architecture firms continue to project a healthy disposition on the construction industry as the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded the fourth consecutive month of growth.

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BD+C

MAY 16, 2017

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its April jobs report, revealing that employment in the construction industry increased by 5,000 jobs (seasonally adjusted). While the economy added 211,000 jobs, total specialty trade employment contracted nominally, shedding 1,500 positions in April.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In one of the most crowded, competitive industries imaginable, how can even the most skilled architects hope to have their projects seen, their story told, or their voice heard? She is widely published, wrote a monthly column for Contract magazine for over three years, and is now a frequent contributor to Architect Magazine.

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BD+C

MARCH 7, 2019

LLC, a firm that provides design, general contracting and construction management services for commercial, industrial, and professional projects, lead the way for Phase 1 of construction of Tudor Way Business Park in Magnolia, Texas. Tacker Bros. Tacker Bros.,

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Five notable firms have joined a construction industry group aiming to use artificial intelligence to predict hazards and conditions that lead to safety incidents at construction sites. That group was launched earlier this year to share and analyze safety data.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. We must protect ourselves, our firms and our families from the risk of legal action. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Issues related to the unsustainable nature of the industry and the need for more holistic approaches to design have long been on the radar of Foster + Partners, informing their work for over five decades. It is rare for a firm of this scale to dedicate so much of their practice to reaching ambitious environmental goals.”

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Architizer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Makers of innovative products for architecture and interiors are invited to join us for a global celebration of design — and gain major industry recognition from top architecture and design firms! The A+Product Awards is the pinnacle of recognition for building products, materials, lighting and furniture worldwide.

Building 91

Building Manufacturing Contract Firms 91

Deezen

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. He had been nudged towards this product by the cladding sub-contractor and a salesperson for Arconic , the firm that sold it.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Lior Schnabel is a Managing Partner at Precise , a company that provides financial management and control services for architectural and engineering firms across the USA and Europe. A common complaint among A/E firm managers is, “If I’ve got such great projects, how come I’m not making enough money?” Recognize changes, orders, etc.

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BD+C

JUNE 21, 2017

Design services at architecture firms continue to project a healthy disposition on the construction industry as the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded the fourth consecutive month of growth.

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