Architecture Billings Index Downturn Moderates as Challenging Conditions Continue

Washington D.C. -- While architecture billings moderated in September, design activity shows signs of remaining sluggish at U.S. architecture firms, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score in September was 49.7, which improved from the August score of 47.2. However, any score below 50 indicates a decrease in billings. During September, both the new project inquiries and design contracts scores were positive, posting scores of 59.0 and 54.4 respectively.