HOUSTON (Houston Chronicle) – The Architecture Building Index remained negative in December as developers continued to struggle to attain financing.  The national index, an economic indicator of construction activity, rose slightly from 42.8 in November to 43.4 in December.  The index reflects the approximate nine- to 12-month time between architecture billings and construction spending.  Any score above 50 signifies an increase in billings.

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