March 13, 2009
  Falling Material Prices Make a Builder’s Market—Minus Credit
Severe reductions in demand caused by the current economic crash have begun reversing the steep increases in material prices experienced in the last several years. Though this has dropped overall building price tags significantly, tight credit markets and hesitancy to make capital expenditures have stymied clients’ and owners’ efforts to capitalize on these lower rates.

kiplinger connection
Credit Crisis • World Economy • Stimulus
Credit Crisis: Feds are offering banks a sweet deal on toxic assets.
World Economy: The former Soviet bloc poses many problems.
Stimulus: As much as is going to infrastructure, it’s not enough.

Candidate Issue Statements
The eight 2009 candidates for AIA national office offer their statements of position and professional background. Plus, there are links to video of each candidate’s speech at this year’s Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference.

 

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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.