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Architects’ views on future workloads have improved significantly since the lock-down low in April, but the profession remains pessimistic.

The built environment has a key role in supporting an environmentally friendly recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Senior Policy and Public Affairs Adviser Phoebe MacDonald outlines how the RIBA are lobbying UK government on this and what we are calling for.

Architects discuss the areas in which work remains busy

This feature will discuss strategies used by resilient practices to safeguard liquidity and profitability. Drawing on original research with 17 practices from across the UK, this part of the Recovery Roadmap sets out strategies for building liquidity and safeguarding profitability.

As the UK heads into the post-pandemic economic recession, understanding which sectors face a prolonged downturn – and which are likely to experience a speedy recovery – will be critical for practices looking to structure their portfolios to reduce their exposure to risks. This Recovery Roadmap feature explores how diversifying client sectors, and services, helps resilient practices ride out recessions and make the most of the upside of economic cycles.

The judging panel – made up of six design leaders and radical thinkers – have selected a shortlist of 12 proposals.

The RIBA has responded to today’s Government announcement on the UK points-based immigration system, for when EU freedom of movement ends.

Innovate UK announce two coronavirus recovery competitions for businesses: the Sustainable Innovation Fund Round 1 (temporary framework) and the Sustainable Innovation Fund: SBRI phase 1

An update from our Policy and Public Affairs team on our latest lobbying activity.

Guidance for employees and practices when redundancies are considered