Building the road to recovery
Prospects of a genuine upturn in Europe may still be remote, but architects around the world are feeling distinctly more confident than they were this time last year
Prepare for a challenging trip
Like seasoned backpackers, the practices that succeed in beating a path through the global market must be flexible, surefooted and keep an ear to the ground
Libya: calm after the storm
Western architects are beginning to return to work after the disruption caused by the recent civil war
India: compete to succeed
Work in India can be frustrating and fee levels are competitive, but construction is growing fast
Australia: adapt for opportunity
Despite a two-speed economy, opportunities are there for firms willing to adapt to local conditions
We’re all in this together
As projects become ever larger, it becomes increasingly important to choose team partners carefully
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