Commercial Building Products September 2015 - (Page 8)
DEPARTMENT
industry profile
Commercial Building
Size Growing
Cranes in the sky are a visual indicator of what the numbers tell us; commercial construction
is showing robust growth, as is the architectural community. Photo: Gary L. Parr
Since 2003:
14%
increase in number of
commercial buildings
21%
increase in floor space
Average size in 1960:
12,000 sq. ft.
Average size in 2000s:
19,000 sq. ft.
50%
of buildings constructed since
2000 built in the South
Economic Indicators Point Up
R
Source: Energy Information
Administration Commercial Buildings
Energy Consumption Survey
esults from a number of research efforts have
The only negative aspect of this recovery/growth is that
been made available in recent weeks. These re-
there remains a significant shortage of skilled workers,
sults create a very positive picture of commer-
and correcting that problem is a challenge that will not
cial construction and the world of architects. The best
be met anytime soon. Regardless, new and renovation
part is that the picture clearly shows that commercial
construction appears to be on strong footing with a very
construction has recovered from the recession and shows
promising outlook. CBP
-Gary L. Parr, Editorial Director
promise of very strong growth for the foreseeable future.
ABI Finds New Heights
AIA Consensus Shows Double-Digit Growth
ARCHITECTURAL
BILLINGS INDEX
60
50
40
2015 Commercial/Industrial:
12.3%
2016 Commercial/Industrial:
10.6%
T
he 2015 NCARB by the Numbers report from
the National Council of Registration Boards,
indicates significant growth in the number of new
architects in the past year and a very notable shift
to diversity, particularly in an increased number of
women in the field. Here are some of the standout
statistics from the report:
*
A record high 37,178 architects reporting
hours through Intern Development Program
(IDP) or testing for Architect Registration Examination (ARE).
*
107,581 licensed architects reported by U.S.
licensing boards, 3% increase since 2011.
*
Average age of new architects: 33.3 in 2014,
2.7 years younger than 2008.
*
Racial and ethnic minorities: 41% of aspiring
architect pool in 2014; 22% in 2007.
Industrial
30
2015
21.9%
20
2016
9.9%
Offices
10
0
NCARB Report Shows Growing,
Changing Architect Community
49.9
50.4
51.7
January
February
March
48.8
51.9
55.7
54.7
2015
14.7%
April
May
June
July
2016
11.7%
MONTHS (2015)
Retail
Above. After some struggles in the first third of 2015, AIA's Architectural Billings Index has shown
very strong growth in June and July. Note that any number higher than 50 shows growth in billings.
The June index of 55.7 was the highest number since before the recession.
2015
10.4%
2016
8.9%
*
Women: 38% of aspiring architects completing IDP in 2014; 25% in 2000.
Right. The June 2015 AIA Consensus Construction Forecast indicates that we will see double-digit
growth in 2015 and 2016 for commercial/industrial construction. Industrial will lead the way with
an average growth of 16%, followed by offices and hotels at 13%.
2015
13.3%
*
2016
12.4%
Women: 35% of candidates completing ARE
in 2014, nearly double that of 2000.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Commercial Building Products September 2015
Table of Contents I
Table of Contents I
Table of Contents II
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