Join AIA's Chief Economist for a quarterly conversation about the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The ABI is a leading monthly economic indicator that uses proprietary AIA data to predict nonresidential construction activity 9–12 months ahead. Get ahead of emerging challenges and opportunities and inform your strategic planning with key insights into the industry’s latest economic data and trends. 

Tune in each quarter to stay up-to-date with the latest economic conditions and what they mean for architectural practice. All sessions are held from 2-3pm ET and will be recorded.

Live Session Schedule
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Friday, May 22, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Course EID: AIAU26-ECON-B
Course Status: Published
Product SKU: AIAU26-ECON-B
Course Type: Bundle
Knowledge Level: Introductory
CPE Credit: 4
Credits: LU
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Learning Objective 1:

Develop a better understanding of forces shaping our economy.

Learning Objective 2:

Describe the latest economic conditions and what they mean for architectural practice.

Learning Objective 3:

Discuss what the ABI can tell architecture firms about business conditions over the coming year and make decisions.

Learning Objective 4:

Examine strategic issues impacting the architectural and construction industry.

This free series is brought to you through a partnership with Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope. By registering for this series, you grant AIA permission to share your name and email address with Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope. 

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Language: EN
Session Code: 1
Completion Mark: 100
Topics: Practice Management
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