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Architecture Billings Index:  2025

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Construction Starts Improved 13% in May
Construction Starts Improved 13% in May

$700+ million projects get rolling in Florida, Kentucky and Washington

$700+ million projects get rolling in Florida, Kentucky and Washington

Architecture Billings Show Ongoing Decline
Architecture Billings Show Ongoing Decline

Soft market continues for architecture firms as clients hesitate to commit

Soft market continues for architecture firms as clients hesitate to commit

How to Start Up a Lighting Controls System Effectively
How to Start Up a Lighting Controls System Effectively

Follow these essential steps to ensure optimal lighting system performance

Follow these essential steps to ensure optimal lighting system performance

Commercial & Institutional Projects Regain Their Footing
Commercial & Institutional Projects Regain Their Footing

Large $350+ million projects get rolling in Missouri, Virginia and California

Large $350+ million projects get rolling in Missouri, Virginia and California

NEMA Confidence Index Climbs to 57.7 Amid Renewed Stability
NEMA Confidence Index Climbs to 57.7 Amid Renewed Stability

After two months of pessimism, manufacturer sentiment rebounds sharply

After two months of pessimism, manufacturer sentiment rebounds sharply

Architecture Billings Fall Sharply Again
Architecture Billings Fall Sharply Again

Design activity drops for 28th time in 31 months

Design activity drops for 28th time in 31 months

NEMA Outlook Caught Between Pessimism and Cautious Hope
NEMA Outlook Caught Between Pessimism and Cautious Hope

Mixed outlook reveals industry divided on recovery prospects

Mixed outlook reveals industry divided on recovery prospects

Architecture Billings Downward Trajectory Continues
Architecture Billings Downward Trajectory Continues

Northeast U.S. and the multifamily sector post the sharpest drops

Northeast U.S. and the multifamily sector post the sharpest drops

No, LEDs Are Not Exempt From China Tariffs
No, LEDs Are Not Exempt From China Tariffs

Consumer electronics exemptions exclude lighting components, but some controls parts get relief

Consumer electronics exemptions exclude lighting components, but some controls parts get relief

Commercial and Institutional Planning Down in March
Commercial and Institutional Planning Down in March

$300+ million projects get rolling in Alabama, California and Texas

$300+ million projects get rolling in Alabama, California and Texas

NEMA Confidence Index Plummets On Tariff Concerns
NEMA Confidence Index Plummets On Tariff Concerns

Fear hanging over the industry isn’t just about prices. It's about what comes next.

Fear hanging over the industry isn’t just about prices. It's about what comes next.

Whiplash: China Tariffs to 125% While Others Paused
Whiplash: China Tariffs to 125% While Others Paused

Tariffs imposed, then quickly paused: mirroring last month’s abrupt reversal

Tariffs imposed, then quickly paused: mirroring last month’s abrupt reversal

Lighting Industry Rattled as U.S.-China Tariffs Hit 104%
Lighting Industry Rattled as U.S.-China Tariffs Hit 104%

For many lighting companies, there are no easy answers, only more expensive ones.

For many lighting companies, there are no easy answers, only more expensive ones.

Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report
Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report

Backlog grows, but shipping delays and hesitancy cloud outlook

Backlog grows, but shipping delays and hesitancy cloud outlook

Declining Billings Persist for Most Architecture Firms
Declining Billings Persist for Most Architecture Firms

Economic uncertainty dampens architecture demand, impacting future growth

Economic uncertainty dampens architecture demand, impacting future growth

NEMA Survey Shows Confidence Wanes as Tariff Concerns Rise
NEMA Survey Shows Confidence Wanes as Tariff Concerns Rise

Strong market, shaky confidence — business is steady, but nerves are not.

Strong market, shaky confidence — business is steady, but nerves are not.

Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: February 2025
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: February 2025

Large distributor chains see flat-ish 2024 revenues. Plus, keen industry insights into tariff uncertainty.

Large distributor chains see flat-ish 2024 revenues. Plus, keen industry insights into tariff uncertainty.

Economic Uncertainty Weighs on Architecture Billings
Economic Uncertainty Weighs on Architecture Billings

Inflation and high interest rates slow new design contracts and project starts

Inflation and high interest rates slow new design contracts and project starts

Commercial & Institutional Planning Climb as 2025 Begins
Commercial & Institutional Planning Climb as 2025 Begins

$400+ million projects get rolling in Ohio, Virginia and Colorado

$400+ million projects get rolling in Ohio, Virginia and Colorado

Commercial Lighting Rebate Trends for 2025
Commercial Lighting Rebate Trends for 2025

Are commercial lighting rebates disappearing? Not quite.

Are commercial lighting rebates disappearing? Not quite.

Industry Confidence Grows, But Tariff Uncertainty Looms
Industry Confidence Grows, But Tariff Uncertainty Looms

NEMA survey panelists report strong orders but brace for tariff-driven disruptions

NEMA survey panelists report strong orders but brace for tariff-driven disruptions

Not a Bluff: Trump Tariffs Hit Lighting Supply Chains
Not a Bluff: Trump Tariffs Hit Lighting Supply Chains

Lighting companies face cost hikes and urgent pricing adjustments amid trade policy shifts

Lighting companies face cost hikes and urgent pricing adjustments amid trade policy shifts

Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: January 2025
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: January 2025

Electrical reps announce new leadership. Plus, amid mixed markets, contractor confidence remains high.

Electrical reps announce new leadership. Plus, amid mixed markets, contractor confidence remains high.

Architecture Billings Decline to Conclude 2024
Architecture Billings Decline to Conclude 2024

Inquiries see modest growth while design contracts decline further

Inquiries see modest growth while design contracts decline further

Commercial Planning Surges 14.2% in December
Commercial Planning Surges 14.2% in December

Two $1B+ mega projects get rolling in Virginia, with big plans in Ohio and Illinois, too

Two $1B+ mega projects get rolling in Virginia, with big plans in Ohio and Illinois, too

Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report
Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report

Survey respondents faced flat Q4 but hopes rise for 2025

Survey respondents faced flat Q4 but hopes rise for 2025

Construction Starts Climb 5% Year-to-Date in 2024
Construction Starts Climb 5% Year-to-Date in 2024

$750+ million projects get rolling in New York, Mississippi and North Carolina

$750+ million projects get rolling in New York, Mississippi and North Carolina

Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: December 2024
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: December 2024

Distributor expansions and executive moves shape recent happenings in the electrical sector

Distributor expansions and executive moves shape recent happenings in the electrical sector

Architecture Billings Remain Flat, Inquiries Provide Hope
Architecture Billings Remain Flat, Inquiries Provide Hope

2025 Outlook: Profitability and fee negotiations are key priorities for many firms

2025 Outlook: Profitability and fee negotiations are key priorities for many firms

Mixed Views Shape Post-Election Industry Confidence
Mixed Views Shape Post-Election Industry Confidence

Most NEMA panelists forecast improved conditions in the coming six months

Most NEMA panelists forecast improved conditions in the coming six months

Electric Utilities Sued Over Lighting and Wildlife Issues
Electric Utilities Sued Over Lighting and Wildlife Issues

Activist groups claim streetlighting violates endangered species protections

Activist groups claim streetlighting violates endangered species protections

Mega-Projects Propel Nonresidential Starts by 14%
Mega-Projects Propel Nonresidential Starts by 14%

Michigan and Florida lead with billion-dollar developments breaking ground

Michigan and Florida lead with billion-dollar developments breaking ground

Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: November 2024
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: November 2024

Acquisitions and expansions shape recent electrical distribution developments

Acquisitions and expansions shape recent electrical distribution developments

Architecture Firms See Hope for Revenue Growth in 2025
Architecture Firms See Hope for Revenue Growth in 2025

After 20 months of decline, October architecture billings show a balanced score

After 20 months of decline, October architecture billings show a balanced score

NEMA Survey Shows Cautious Optimism Amid Steady Conditions
NEMA Survey Shows Cautious Optimism Amid Steady Conditions

Stakeholders report stable orders with supply chain challenges lingering

Stakeholders report stable orders with supply chain challenges lingering

Construction Planning Momentum Retreats 5% in October
Construction Planning Momentum Retreats 5% in October

Large 300+ million projects get rolling in Texas and Illinois

Large 300+ million projects get rolling in Texas and Illinois

Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: October 2024
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: October 2024

Expansions, key appointments, and legal challenges shape recent distribution developments

Expansions, key appointments, and legal challenges shape recent distribution developments

Architecture Firms Report Ongoing Billing Declines
Architecture Firms Report Ongoing Billing Declines

Western U.S. firms and multifamily sector show the most softness in the most recent survey

Western U.S. firms and multifamily sector show the most softness in the most recent survey

Construction Starts Fall 6% Amid Rate Concerns
Construction Starts Fall 6% Amid Rate Concerns

$600+ million projects get rolling in California, Wyoming and Wisconsin

$600+ million projects get rolling in California, Wyoming and Wisconsin

NEMA Confidence Survey Holds Strong Amid Economic Uncertainty
NEMA Confidence Survey Holds Strong Amid Economic Uncertainty

Industry leaders remain optimistic despite looming election and interest rate concerns

Industry leaders remain optimistic despite looming election and interest rate concerns

PE Firm Buys Texas-Based Manufacturer Techlight
PE Firm Buys Texas-Based Manufacturer Techlight

Outdoor lighting manufacturer enters new phase with private equity backing

Outdoor lighting manufacturer enters new phase with private equity backing

Commercial Planning Drops 7.8% as Data Center Surge Slows
Commercial Planning Drops 7.8% as Data Center Surge Slows

Large $300+ million projects get rolling in Minnesota, Iowa and New Mexico

Large $300+ million projects get rolling in Minnesota, Iowa and New Mexico

Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report
Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report

Slight growth possible from year-end projects, but market slowdown fears persist.

Slight growth possible from year-end projects, but market slowdown fears persist.

Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: September 2024
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: September 2024

Regional distributor acquisitions continue while large chains expand their geographical footprints

Regional distributor acquisitions continue while large chains expand their geographical footprints

Ongoing Decline in Billings Persists at Architecture Firms Nationwide
Ongoing Decline in Billings Persists at Architecture Firms Nationwide

Billings in the multifamily sector fall for 24 consecutive months, remaining sluggish

Billings in the multifamily sector fall for 24 consecutive months, remaining sluggish