Architects, Contractors Unite to Strengthen Collaboration and Improve Project Outcomes

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The Associated General Contractors of America and the American Institute of Architects released a new joint framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between architects and contractors to improve project outcomes across the construction industry. The report, Toward Collaboration’s Future: Strengthening the Architect-Contractor Relationship, outlines practical strategies to enhance communication, align incentives, manage risk and foster stronger team performance from project conception through completion. The framework is the result of a multi-year effort between AGC and AIA and reflects input from industry leaders across design and construction disciplines. It is designed for use by architects, contractors, owners and project teams of all […]

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Nonresidential Construction Spending Projected to Increase through 2023

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According to a new report from the American Institute of Architects, the nonresidential building sector is expected to see a healthy rebound through next year after failing to recover with the broader economy last year. The AIA’s Consensus Construction Forecast panel—comprising leading economic forecasters—expects spending on nonresidential building construction to increase by 5.4% in 2022, and accelerate to an additional 6.1% increase in 2023. With a 5% decline in construction spending on buildings last year, only retail and other commercial, industrial and healthcare facilities managed spending increases. This year, only the hotel, religious and public safety sectors are expected to […]

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