Architecture Billings Index Reverses in November Alisa Zevin December 18, 2024 No Comments Index slips below 50 last month, after previous growth; architecture project inquiries are up, but the design contracts measure fell.Read More
Forecasts Economists See Positive Momentum and Possible Hurdles for Construction in 2025 James Leggate November 14, 2024 No Comments Some of the market conditions that have troubled contractors over the past few years seem to be resolving, but new problems could arise.Read More
Forecast AIA: Manufacturing Leads Construction Spending at Midyear, But Overall Slowdown Expected in 2025 Alisa Zevin July 17, 2024 No Comments Commercial spending continues will continue to lag, according to the AIA mid-year forecast.Read More
Economics Architectural Firms See Glimmers of Business Hope in AIA Billings Index Tom Ichniowski March 21, 2024 No Comments Billings for architectural firms continued downward in February, according to the latest American Institute of Architects/Deltek monthly index.Read More
Associations Kimberly Dowdell Elected First Black Female AIA President Nadine M. Post June 27, 2022 No Comments Kimberly Dowdell's election as the AIA's first Black female president makes history at 165-year-old organization.Read More
Executive News Lakisha Woods to Take the Helm at the American Institute of Architects Nadine M. Post November 19, 2021 No Comments Former NIBS president and CEO will succeed Robert Ivy on Jan. 31.Read More
Association Leaders Majority Vote Fails to Recommend Rehiring Ousted AIA Chicago Executive AIA members met to discuss controversy over Zurich Esposito's dismissal last month Jeff Yoders September 27, 2020 No Comments 4,000-Member architects association chapter holds meeting to discuss controversy over the dismissal of its 14-year leader. A vote to recommend rehire failed with 149 yes votes, 104 no votes and 57 abstentions.Read More
Associations AIA Chicago Members, Board Boost Battle Over Ousted Leader Supporters of former EVP Zurich Esposito seek more board transparency Jeff Yoders September 21, 2020 One Comment Petitioners seeking rehire of veteran chief Zurich Esposito set Sept. 25 chapter vote on the issue, but board claims outcome will be advisory only.Read More
Association Managers AIA Chicago Abruptly Announces Departure of Longtime Executive Director Jeff Yoders August 28, 2020 No Comments Chapter members organize to reinstate Zurich Esposito, the highest staff officer.Read More
Architect Billings Hit Record Low in April, Says AIA Alisa Zevin May 21, 2020 No Comments Economic impacts of COVID-19 have caused industry-wide decline. Read More