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Another Recession Coming? Architecture Billing Index Down Sharply in May
Is there another recession coming? Will we see another dip in the economy? After three straight months of improving conditions, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell nearly three points. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. Does this mean the start of another recession? There are plenty of folks in the real estate world who are worried about another drag on the economy.
Next Year Looks Bad For Construction
According to the Kermit Baker, the chief economist for the American Institute of Architects, non-residential construction projects will probably not p…
Is Anybody Building Anything These Days?
Architecture design jobs are looked at as a good predictor of where the construction industry will be in the next year. While other segments of the economy might be showing signs of life, architecture billings are down, predicting a very slow next year in construction. However, some people are still getting jobs and working on construction projects. Economist Kermit Baker discusses what the architecture numbers mean, and what’s happening in the construction and architecture industries.
Use Your Contractor To Your Advantage
A general contractor can do a lot more than basic home repair and fix it projects. Use a contractor for home remodeling, rehab, or new construction. A contractor can recommend an architect and work with the architect you pick from the beginning. Have your general contractor help with zoning issues, and look at all the plans to see where you can save money. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more ideas on how to use your general contractor to the best advantage.
How Do You Find A Good Architect?
Finding a good architect doesn’t have to be hard. You can find a good architect on the Internet or by asking around your own neighborhood. Once you find some architects you like there are a couple things to consider before you hire. Architect Sarah Susanka offers advice.
Home Design Process Tips
Architect and author Sarah Susanka offers tips on home remodeling and the home design process. Susanka’s home design process tips can help you get what you want out of a remodeling project or new home design. The home design process tips involve communication with your architect.
Sarah Susanka: Sustainable Architecture
Architect Sarah Susanka describes sustainable architecture. To achieve sustainable architecture people should live their values including following their passions and choosing sustainability.
Sarah Susanka: Home And Garden
When you’re designing your home you should design the garden at the same time. Architect Sarah Susanka talks about the interplay between home and garden. Often people consider home and garden separately but they should be treated as one unit.
Green Home Design
Green home design used to be popular because of tax credits. Green home design includes energy efficiency and designing for your climate. Green home design is sustainable and can be a reflection of the self. Learn more about green home design from author and architect Sarah Susanka.
Inspiration For Not So Big House
Architect Sarah Susanka talks about her inspiration for the Not So Big House concept. Susanka says she gleaned inspiration from living in an affluent Los Angeles suburb as a child. She also finds inspiration in making space work in a Not So Big House. Learn about Sarah Susanka’s inspiration for the Not So Big House here.
