The Architecture Billings Index from the American Institute of Architects rose above 50 in October for the first time in 20 months, indicating an increase in billings. “Billings finally stabilized this month, and firms are feeling more optimistic about revenue projections for 2025,” said Kermit Baker, chief economist at the AIA.

RKTB Architects, an East Coast firm with a national message about addressing the 6-million-unit housing shortfall, has recently been honored with a Leadership in Housing Award from the New York chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

The American Institute of Architects published its latest consensus forecast for 2024 and 2025. Learn more about what the AIA and other forecasting resources are projecting for the construction market in the coming years.

The AIA 2024 Board of Directors issued a statement on Monday, Aug. 26, that addressed recent allegations of AIA misspending and retaliation.

Nichiha USA is elevating its continuing education unit offerings with a new course endorsed by the American Institute of Architects.

The EIMA Promotion Working Group announced the launch of an AIA course titled “Performance and Design Benefits of Today’s High-Performance Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems with Drainage.”

Emerging as a pillar of his local and professional communities, architect Joshua Zinder, AIA, LEED AP, frequently lends his talents for design innovation, leadership and mentorship — however he can do the greatest amount of good.

We rarely think about how design impacts our own homes, but architect Peter Bafitis has been thinking constantly about exactly that, for decades now. Quietly and diligently applying his expertise in his role as managing principal of RKTB Architects, Bafitis has improved the lives of thousands by influencing the creation, renovation and affordability of housing.

Laminators Incorporated now offers a new AIA-approved course titled “Evolution of Insulated Glazing Panels.” The course offers one LU/HSW CEU credit through the American Institute of Architects.

The latest Consensus Construction Forecast indicates clear opportunities for growth in a number of segments. But compared to the second half of 2023, the early look in 2024 is more modest.