Architecture firm billing activity is contracting once again after two months of a slowing decline, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects.

A slight improvement in business conditions has led to fewer architecture firms reporting declining billings, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects.

National nonresidential construction spending fell 0.1% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

National nonresidential construction spending fell 1.2% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Clients showed reluctance to sign contracts for new design projects during July.

National nonresidential construction spending declined 0.2% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data.

As a result of the partially shutdown economy, businesses and organizations will continue to be hesitant to invest in modernized or new facilities, according to a mid-year update to the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast.

Fewer architecture firms report declining billings this month.

The report focuses on a number of key regions around the world monitoring the effects of COVID-19 and predicting the trends set to shape 2020.

Building Enclosure had the opportunity to speak with John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr., NELSON Worldwide's CEO, on the impact and outlook of COVID-19 on the AEC industry