Architecture Firm Billings at Two-Year High

According to AIA.org, “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 indexes are developed from the monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey panel where […]

Multifamily Development Market Gaining Momentum

A couple days ago, we did a brief blog post on the retail market heating up.  Today, let’s talk about multifamily.  The multifamily market, specifically new development, has shown signs of growth in 2012.  After the financial crisis, since 2009 the multifamily rental market has experienced an uptick in renter demand and a dip in […]