RIBA’s July Workload Index has found that confidence is increasing amongst architecture practices due to a rise in expected workload
The index now stands at +4, a five-point improvement from June’s -1, the first above zero after three consecutive negative months, reflecting rising confidence among architects.
This month’s report also includes detailed findings on project delays caused by passing HRB Gateways, Local Authorities processing planning applications, and the requirements of Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality.
Larger architecture practices remain the most confident
Confidence has improved across practice sizes. While smaller architecture practices remain pessimistic, their outlook is improving and has risen to -5.
Large and medium-sized practices remain strongly optimistic about future workloads at +49, with the outlook especially positive among the largest practices.
Outlook by region
The regional view has mostly improved, with many areas reporting either a positive or neutral outlook. Wales and the West (+32), London (+6) and the Midlands and East Anglia (+10) have all seen significant uplifts in their outlook.
The North of England (-13) and the South (0) have both recorded a fall in confidence.
Outlook by sector
Of the four monitored sectors, the public sector outlook has improved to +3. The commercial sector (-4) and community sector (-4) have both moved back into negative territory. Private housing is again the weakest performing sector; however, at –6, it has shown an uptick from –16 last month.
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