20th consecutive month of architectural billings decline in September, ABI score at 45.7.

The American Institute of Architects and Deltek report that architectural billings declined for the 20th consecutive month in September, with an ABI score of 45.7. This reflects client caution regarding new projects, despite a slight increase in inquiries. The value of signed contracts decreased for the sixth month but has stabilized. Average firm backlogs remain at 6.4 months, above pre-pandemic levels, with the West region seeing the lowest scores.