Construction professionals today must consider a wide array of variables when selecting the optimal building envelope product.
Tag: AIA
Business conditions at architecture firms deteriorated in September, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 44.8 for the month is the lowest score reported since...
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) eased modestly in August, with a score of 48.1, marking the eleventh consecutive month of essentially flat billings at architecture firms. Any score below 50 indicates decreasing business...
The Power of Questions
(09/14/2023)
"As a trade show exhibitor I learned far more from the architect attendees than they learned from me."
Architecture billings stabilize in July
(08/31/2023)
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) results for July signals mostly stable business conditions. The ABI score was 50, indicating that billings at architecture firms remained flat for July. “This...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a comprehensive report on architecture firm compensation and benefits trends. The 2023 edition of the AIA Compensation & Benefits Report provides a comprehensive look into how firms...
This Month’s Features
Forecasting the Future of Color
While megatrends in coatings and paints do not change overnight, their subtle evolutions reveal where innovation is headed.
Adhesive Innovation
No longer substitutes for sealants or screws, advanced PSA tapes have emerged as high-performance bonding systems that enhance structural integrity and design flexibility.
Key Design Factors When Employing IMPs
Facing profile choices for IMPs include flat, minor ribs, v-grooves, deeper ribs, and striated profiles.
Sealants for Metal Building Systems
Sealants may seem minor, but they are crucial for metal buildings, ensuring moisture protection and thermal integrity for lasting performance.