September 2011

Construction Trends: Demand For Architects Jumps After Months of Decline

September 29, 2011

In a surprising turn upward, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading indicator of nonresidential construction, rose sharply into growth mode in August following four months of decline in demand for architecture services. The August index rebounded to 51.4 following a very weak score of 45.1 in July, according to the American Institute of Architects [...]

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Gas and energy sectors fuel optimism for industrial construction in Poland – September 2011

September 29, 2011

The industrial construction sector in Polandis seen by construction companies as one that raises the most promising prospects for the construction industry in terms of maintaining sizeable order portfolios after most large road construction contracts come to the conclusion. Observers’ attention is focused on large energy projects, though gas investments are becoming increasingly popular, with [...]

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