The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for July 2026 was 46.6, slightly down from June’s score of 47.3. The persistent downturn in business conditions now extends to nearly three and a half years, as many firms continue to struggle to grow their billings. The ABI is a leading monthly economic indicator based on billings… Continue reading Commercial and industrial architecture…
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All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) has appointed Joe Paparella as president, succeeding Greg Lusty, who accepted the role of president of Kingspan Roofing & Waterproofing North America within the Kingspan Group. “Joe has demonstrated the leadership, vision, and commitment needed to lead AWIP into its next chapter,” said Lusty. “I have complete confidence in the… Continue reading Joe Paparella…
In this episode of Editor’s Corner, Anthony Capkun of Metal Construction News speaks with Julia Guerra of FlyGuys about how contractors and construction professionals can use drone technology and reality data capture to make better-informed decisions throughout a project. Drawing on her background in architecture, construction, and drone operations, Julia explains how technologies such as……
Metal Construction News is excited to announce that entries are now being accepted for the 40th Project Excellence Awards! The annual awards program celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence in metal construction across industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential projects. Award categories include: Metal Building Systems (additions or retrofits) Metal Roofing (new…
Nonresidential construction spending rose 0.1% nationally in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annual rate, nonresidential spending totaled $1.277 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in 8 of 16 nonresidential subcategories. Both public and private nonresidential spending were… Continue…