Architects are reporting workloads and staffing have recovered to near pre-pandemic levels, the latest RIBA Future Trends survey found.

Workloads are at 90% of what they were a year ago and rising, while staffing levels have rallied to 97%. Reports of personal underemployment are decreasing.

The figures come from the RIBA’s unexpectedly upbeat October survey, although the research was done before the second lockdown and furlough extension were announced. November’s survey is expected to record a slight drop in confidence, although news of a potential vaccine may temper that.

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