Business conditions at architecture firms have showed no signs of decline for the third consecutive month, indicating growth in design work ahead.

Slowed but continued increase in architecture billings indicate firms are recovering from adverse economic conditions. 

While the ABI's pace of decline eased slightly this month, a slowdown in activity is still expected after last quarter's negative numbers.

Both the billing index and design contracts continued to slide, while inquiries into new projects rose modestly in November, indicating firms seeing less current and new work but remaining positive.