Architecture Billings Remain Sluggish Through June
July 22, 2026

The AIA/Deltek ABI score was 47.3 for June. Although the score improved by nearly three points from May, it remained in negative territory, indicating most firms reported a decline in billings. Inquiries increased in June after a slight decline in May and the value of newly signed design contracts was just below 50, meaning it was essentially flat, with nearly equal shares of firms reporting decreases and increases. Backlogs also declined slightly in the second quarter, falling to an average of 6.3 months from 6.6 months in the first quarter. Read more

ArchLIGHT Summit Announces 2026 Partners and Sponsors
July 21, 2026

Hosted by Dallas Market Center, ArchLIGHT Summit, the leading lighting event for commercial and architectural lighting brands, industry educators, and the professionals shaping today’s built spaces, returns September 15–16, 2026, with a lineup of association, agency, and sponsor partners bringing new hospitality events, receptions, and programming to the show. Read more