december 1, 2006
  AIA Component Leaders Upbeat on Business Environment
Most regions rate architectural conditions strong, with high demand for mid-level architect positions
2006 is winding down as a good year for architecture firms throughout the country, reports AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA, in his analysis of the AIA 2006 Component Survey of Business Conditions. In the fourth quarter of the year, component leaders and executives from all the AIA regions comment on conditions in their area in an effort to identify those regions with the strongest business conditions, as well as areas where architecture staff positions are in greatest need. In general, business conditions are very healthy, with leaders in almost every AIA region indicating that they are at least solid, and many rating them as very strong.

kiplinger connection
The Economy • Human Resources• The World
Property Trends: Commercial property still offering hot opportunity
Business Costs: Metals prices are falling
Business Tech: Digital mapping coming into its own

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS: CORRECTION
HOK’s Role in Creating the Indianapolis International Airport
Our story on the construction of Indianapolis’ greenfield international airport in the November 17 issue failed to give proper credit to HOK for their major role in programming and design of the project. We apologize and attempt to set the record straight.

 

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This is the place for our monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey report, quarterly Housing Trends survey report, and biannual Consensus Forecast, all by AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. You’ll also find tips for managing the business side of your practice, as well as the weekly Kiplinger Connection.