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    AIA Architectural Billings Index Rises Again in September

    Written by Brett Linton


    Demand for design services from architecture firms in the U.S. improved for the eighth consecutive month, according to the latest report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index rose from 55.6 in August to 56.6 in September. The ABI has expanded each month since January.

    The index for new project inquiries fell by 2.9 points to 61.8, while the new design contracts index slipped 1.9 points to 54.7.

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