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JUNE 1, 2011

The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index showed a sharp decline in billings for the month of April. While this could mean another recession in the architecture industry, it will hopefully prove to be just a minor hiccup along the path of continued growth. in April, a substantial decrease from 50.5

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JUNE 19, 2012

Business Conditions at Architecture Firms Soften in April. The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index fell in April, the first time in six months. The architecture and engineering sector as a whole added 7,000 jobs last month, while the construction sector remained essentially flat. Scarlett Consulting.

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MARCH 13, 2012

The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index increased for the third month in a row in January. This trend is very similar to that of a year ago, when billings moved up in the fourth quarter of 2010 and remained positive through the first quarter of 2011. Architectural Record. The ABI stands at 52.2

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AUGUST 9, 2011

The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index slipped once again in June, marking the third straight month of decline in billings. While weakness in the economy has led to a decline in design projects, architecture firms also blame the larger number of stalled projects for the anemic rates of design activity.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index increased for the second month in a row in December, marking the first two-month gain since February and March of 2011. in 2011 over 2010 levels, the strongest rate of increase since 1999. Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog.

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JANUARY 20, 2012

the leading source of management training and consulting for the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry, is pleased to announce that David Whitemyer, AIA has joined its growing newsletter team. A native of the Midwest, David holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Iowa State University. Architectural Record.

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APRIL 6, 2012

Another Month of Revenue Growth at Architecture Firms. The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index increased again in February, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. While improvement has been modest each month, it is a welcome sign that 2012 has seen only growth so far for the architecture industry.

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JULY 27, 2012

After a slight decrease in April, the American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index fell sharply in May. It marked the biggest drop seen in the architecture industry in almost a year. Trends in business conditions at architecture firms are reflecting a slowdown in the broader economy. Architectural Record.

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

A sluggish economy, a soft job market, a large inventory of foreclosed homes, the threat of additional foreclosures, and difficulty in obtaining financing for both potential homebuyers and for builders continue to act as a drag on the housing market. Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. ► 2010. (19).

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

at the end of December, and the rate as a percent of openings plus employment during month, increased from November and from December 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Wednesday. in December 2010 to 1.3% Architectural Record. The seasonally adjusted number of job openings in the U.S. “In the U.S.

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JULY 20, 2011

The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index indicated weak business conditions for the month of May. The Architecture Billings Index registered a score of 47.2 between May of 2010 and May of 2011, and metal prices – steel, copper, and aluminum – have all increased at a double-digit pace.

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MAY 11, 2012

The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index showed modest growth again in March, the fifth consecutive month of gains. Architecture firms have reported growth in the value of new design/design-build contracts for the last three months. Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog.

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JUNE 8, 2011

Employment in the industry has shown little movement on net since early 2010, after having fallen sharply during the 2007-09 period.” To be precise, construction employment in May totaled 5,529,000, up by 2,000 from April and exactly equal to the May 2010 total but down by 2.2 lower than in April 2010. from April 2010.

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AUGUST 25, 2011

Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Acce. ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Building Design & Construction. Architect magazine. GreenSource.

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APRIL 30, 2012

order to accelerate payments and facilitate client financing. Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. Another Month of Revenue Growth at Architecture Fi. ► 2010. (19). ► 2010. (19). The project schedule defines when the firm is using cash and when. payments should be received.

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MAY 7, 2012

Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. 5 Fundamental Finance Tasks for PMs. ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Building Design & Construction. Architect magazine. GreenSource. HubTrotter.

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APRIL 23, 2012

According to a 2011 survey by Knowledge Architecture, of 266 A/E firms profiled – of varying size – approximately 57% are actively using social media. Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. Another Month of Revenue Growth at Architecture Fi. ► 2010. (19). ► 2010. (19).

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

It is no secret that ownership succession is a growing challenge for many architecture and engineering firms and this is one of the most significant drivers of elevated merger and acquisition activity in 2011 and going into 2012. Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. ► 2010. (19). AECBytes.com.

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JUNE 19, 2012

Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. Business Conditions at Architecture Firms Soften i. ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Building Design & Construction. Architect magazine. GreenSource.

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MAY 21, 2012

work and the firm’s finances in great enough detail that they can. Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. 5 Fundamental Finance Tasks for PMs. ► 2010. (19). Negotiate Good Fees: Just as your PMs should take on developing. The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index reported another decline in the month of October. The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) serves as the leading economic indicator of construction activity, and reflects the approximate 9-12 month lag time between architecture billings, and actual construction spending.

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APRIL 7, 2021

Education • BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University • MDes, Real Estate Development and Finance, Harvard University. Education • BS, Architecture, Lawrence Technological University. Extracurricular • Architectural consultant, True North Development. Alex Akel, 29. President, Owner. Akel Homes.

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JULY 18, 2011

Eight A/E/C industry leaders are recognized for providing exemplary service to their clients PSMJ Resources, Inc, the premier management consulting firm for the architecture/ engineering/construction (A/E/C) industry, recently announced the winners of its 2nd Annual Premier Award for Client Satisfaction. Architectural Record.

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AUGUST 18, 2011

The operation and maintenance cost over the project life cycle for succeeding years should comprise of relevant land rent, Labor and material for maintenance and repairs, cyclic renovations, Insurance and taxes, Financing costs, Utilities, Operating staff, Owners other expenses. ► 2010. (47). Global Associates. at 4:21 PM.

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AUGUST 3, 2011

Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Acce. ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Building Design & Construction. Architect magazine. GreenSource.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012

The transaction creates a full-service architectural and engineering firm that will serve southern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa. Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com.

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Currently nearly 300 companies are part of Wisconsin Wind Works Directory, with 40 companies joining in 2010 alone. Beginning in spring 2010, Wisconsin Wind Works transitioned into a formal trade council, known as the Wisconsin Wind Works Alliance. Areas with an annual average of 6.5 GDP (All Industry 2011): $254.8 Promega Corp.

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MAY 14, 2012

Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. 5 Fundamental Finance Tasks for PMs. ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Building Design & Construction. Architect magazine. GreenSource. HubTrotter.

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OCTOBER 6, 2011

the premier management consulting firm for the A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction) industries, distributed its annual PSMJ Circle of Excellence and Premier Award for Client Satisfaction Awards for 2011. Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. After Upturn, Architecture Billings Fall Again.

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APRIL 4, 2012

out of 5) · They had positive staff growth (between 1% - 19% from 2010 to 2011) · They had solid profitability (between 10% - 31% of their revenue) The winners were: · Cobb Engineering Company ( www.cobbengr.com ) – a transportation engineering, land developer, and surveyor headquartered in Oklahoma, City, OK. ·

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Building Design & Construction. Architect magazine. Environmental Design & Construction. GreenSource. Business Presentations.

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JANUARY 19, 2012

PSMJ Announces Dates for the A/E/C Industry Summit, the Premier Event in 2012 for the Architecture and Engineering Industry. Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. Architecture Firms Rebound in November. ► 2010. (19). ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. AECBytes.com.

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. After Upturn, Architecture Billings Fall Again. Architecture Firm Billings Rebound Modestly in Aug. ► 2010. (19). ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011

in October 2010. below the September 2010 mark, the Census Bureau reported on Tuesday. from September 2010 to September 2011, BLS reported on October 28. between June 2010 and June 2011. Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. ► 2010. (19). from the revised August total but 1.3%

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JUNE 25, 2012

Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. Business Conditions at Architecture Firms Soften i. ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Building Design & Construction. Architect magazine. GreenSource.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. After Upturn, Architecture Billings Fall Again. Architecture Firm Billings Rebound Modestly in Aug. ► 2010. (19). ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com.

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

Architectural Record. Corporate Finance Associates blog. After Upturn, Architecture Billings Fall Again. Architecture Firm Billings Rebound Modestly in Aug. ► 2010. (19). ► 2010. (19). The Marketing and Business Blog. Scarlett Consulting. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com.

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