While the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipped slightly below 50 in November 2024, the score hovered near the threshold, reflecting an almost equal split between firms reporting increases and decreases in billings.
Global property consultant JLL is reporting artificial intelligence (AI) applications are expanding rapidly across industries, with the global data center sector playing a pivotal role in supporting AI adoption and advancement.
The U.S. economy is poised for above-average growth in 2025, fueled by robust consumer spending. However, persistent inflation could result in prolonged higher interest rates, according to CBRE's 2025 U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook.
Global property consultant CBRE reports that U.S. retailers are adopting strategies to make in-store returns more convenient, encouraging customers to return online purchases to physical locations instead of through the mail. This shift helps retailers reduce return-related costs and boosts in-store foot traffic, creating opportunities to drive additional sales.