Architects & the Economy—What Architecture Firm Billings and Other Indicators Tell Us

For 30 years, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has been tracking firm billings and providing insights into the future of the nonresidential construction marketplace. This session will shed light on this iconic business indicator and demonstrate how you can use it in your practice. This session will also reveal and discuss the most important economic, industry, and business indicators that you should follow, why, and how they all work together. Our panelists provide practical industry expertise so you leave the session being able to unlock the power of data for business success.



Learning Objectives

  1. Learn how to apply the ABI for your own business tracking.
  2. Discuss key economic and architectural firm business trends.
  3. Find out how to benchmark your firm's practices.
  4. Discover how the ABI can help you make better business decisions.