Architecture & Engineering
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October 7, 2009
AIA billings index declines in August
August's architecture billings index dropped to its lowest level in four months, and the West scored the lowest of any region in the country, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Nationally, the rating was 41.7 percent, down from 43.1 in July. A score below 50 indicates a decline in demand for design services. The West's rating was 37.5. The Northeast's rating of 45.2 was the highest. One bright spot is inquiries about new projects, which was 55.2 nationally.
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