Architects report glimmers of hope as phones start ringing

RIBA index

But fifth of practices ‘underemployed’ in December

Architects are reporting glimmers of hope as years of Brexit uncertainty are replaced by some clarity around Britain’s impending departure from the EU.

Some practices are starting to notice an increase in inquiries, according to the latest Future Trends report from the RIBA.

But any signs of hope remain muted, with more than a fifth of practices saying they were personally under-employed in the last month, due to a lack of work.

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