Business Conditions at Architecture Firms Continues to Decline
May 21, 2025
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dropped to 43.2 in April, down from 44.1 in March. This decline reflects an accelerated decrease in billing activity. Billings have decreased in 28 out of the past 31 months, following their initial drop into negative territory after the post-pandemic boom. New project inquiries decreased for the third month in a row in April, and the value of new design contracts has declined at the majority of firms for 14 consecutive months.
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Exhibitor Registration Opens and Designer Hours Debut for LEDucation 2026
May 19, 2025
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is pleased to announce that exhibitor registration is now open for LEDucation 2026, the industry’s leading event dedicated to lighting innovation, design, and technology. The annual Trade Show and Conference, celebrating its 20th year, will take place April 14–15, 2026, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. LEDucation 2026 offers unparalleled exposure for lighting manufacturers. The event draws hundreds of professional designers, architects, engineers, specifiers, and lighting enthusiasts from across the globe.
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