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August’s Architecture Billings Index drops slightly, driven by declines in multifamily and institutional contracts

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The American Institute of Architects' latest Architecture Billings Index for August has recorded a slight decrease to a score of 48.1 (any The value of new design contracts also dropped for the first time since April. Firms specializing in commercial/industrial projects, however, reported increases for the third month in a row.

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Freelancing and Architecture: A Complicated Relationship

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For many salaried workers, freelancing and contracting may once have been a scary proposition, little more than placeholder labels as one moved between secure, salaried positions. Where do the architecture industry and its workers sit in this emerging landscape of the blended workforce?

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AECOM awarded FEMA contract to lead flood-risk response in 17 U.S. states

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AECOM has announced that its Compass Production and Technical Services Joint Venture (Compass PTS JV) has been awarded a contract from the U.S. The contract has a combined program ceiling of $300 million for a one-year base period with four, one-year option years.

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10 featured architecture and design job opportunities in Philadelphia

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KieranTimberlake seeks an Architect II and a Project Administrator Architect II details: "Experienced Architects seeking to join our team must have a strong background in full-service architectural practice including experience in Construction Contract Administration.

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April's Architecture Billings Index shows business conditions for firms remaining soft

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The new AIA /Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for April has reported a new score of 48.3, For the month, inquiries into new projects continued to increase slightly despite a decrease in the total value of newly signed design contracts. The demand for architecture services employment is now at its lowest level since December.

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March Architecture Billings Index declines significantly due to inflation and supply chain issues

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The AIA /Deltek’s latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for the month of March has posted a decline to a score of 43.6. ” The AIA says: "This shows that clients are interested in starting new projects but remain hesitant to sign a contract and officially commit to those projects.

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Featured architecture jobs this week at Payette, WAKE, DVDL, Nandinee Phookan, and Mey & Co

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Look below for Archinect's latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs. Successful applicants should have strong design and graphics skills, knowledge of space programming, contract documents, and contract administration, and possess excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

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