Principal's Report

April 2008

Hint at NonRes Market Decline as ABI Drops Nearly Five Points

After a three-month stretch showing an increase in demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index, a leading indicator of construction activity, dropped sharply in January—from 55 in December to 50.7. Any score above 50 indicates a surge in billings; any score below 50 marks a decline.

April 2008 - Table of Contents

DPR April 2008 (full DPF issue)

INCREASING MARGINS: Buying a Used Company

PRINCIPALS� SATISFACTION SURVEY PART III: Most Principals Rate Their Preparation �Adequate,� Over 75% Expand Net Worth

THE EDITOR SUGGESTS: Vive la Diff�rence! Or Not?

Contract Retainages Burden Smaller A/E Firms

Increase Fees, Maximize Profits 10 Ways

Hint at NonRes Market Decline as ABI Drops Nearly Five Points

When Hiring, Speed Is of the Essence

The 1% Solution Program Passes 300 Firm Mark

Getting Stuck, Getting Unstuck

What Language Is Spoken Here?

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