Despite persistent softness, fewer firms report declining billings
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score rose in May to 47.2 from 43.2 in April—still below the threshold of 50 that signals growth, but a notable improvement after months of steep drops.
May’s AIA Architecture Billings Index shows signs of stabilization, but contract hesitancy and sluggish activity continue to weigh on the profession—especially in commercial and industrial sectors.