Architects’ expectations for future workloads have turned positive for the first time in three months, according to the latest RIBA Future Trends survey. February’s Workload Index rose (+5), reflecting increased confidence in the residential and commercial sectors and an improving outlook across most UK regions.

The latest survey indicates that 29% of architectural practices expect workloads to grow over the next three months, while 24% anticipate a decline. Forty-seven per cent expect no change. The difference between those expecting more work and those expecting less increased by seven points from (-2) in January to (+5) in February.

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