Billings Index Sees Record Drop in March

Source: American Institute of Architects  Reflecting the deteriorating conditions in the overall economy, demand for design services from architecture firms recorded a record fall, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects.  AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score of 33.3 for March reflects a decrease in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score below 50 […]

Phoenix Multifamily Remains Strong

By Roland Murphy for Arizona Builder’s Exchange “Phoenix is riding a wave of high performance” in the multifamily market, according YARDI Matrix’s Spring Analysis. Rents in Phoenix rose 5.1 percent year over year, significantly outpacing the national 2.7 percent rate. There are 9,000 units under construction, with another 16,000 in planning stages. Phoenix remains less […]