ABI Shows Architecture Firms Continue to Face Soft Business Conditions
September 28, 2026

In August, architecture firms continued to face soft business conditions, posting an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score of 47.2. Although the share of firms reporting declining billings eased slightly from July, the overall trend remained downward. Inquiries into new projects showed only modest growth this month, while the value of newly signed design contracts continued to decline. Read more

ArchLIGHT Summit Wraps Sixth Edition With Popular Sessions and a Cross-Disciplinary Crowd
September 25, 2026

ArchLIGHT Summit, the fast-growing event for top commercial and architectural lighting brands, industry educators, and professionals, wrapped its sixth annual edition September 15-16 at Dallas Market Center with a deep slate of accredited education, the debut of a new immersive installation, and a show floor of more than 90 exhibiting brands. Read more