WASHINGTON, D.C. – Buoyed by increasing levels of demand across all project types, the Architecture Billings Index was positive in June for the fifth consecutive month. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the June ABI score was 52.6, down from the mark of 53.1 in the previous month. This score still reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 58.6, down from a reading of … Read more