‘Confidence is growing’: Architects expect workloads to improve

Shortages of construction materials continue to disrupt project delivery, as does a growing lack of on-site fitters and skilled tradespeople.

"A lack of European candidates is exacerbating the recruitment challenge," says the Royal Institute of British Architects, as the private housing design sector remains busy.

"Shortages of materials, tradespeople, contractors and architects – for those seeking to recruit – are putting significant pressures and delays to the delivery of projects," says the RIBA.