At the start of 2025, confidence was returning to the architect’s market in the UK: greater political certainty was ushering in lower interest rates, and the government was committing to house building and capital investment. In early April, President Trump’s announcement of import tariffs severely disrupted international markets. In response, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly marked down this year’s global growth projections, anticipating higher inflation with a risk of escalating market stress from US protectionism.
For over a decade, RIBA Economics Panel has been monitoring the architects’ market bringing together economic expertise and business experience to share insights to help practices navigate the sector’s ups and downs.
This spring’s webinar will explore the current context and how practices might tactically respond. Economic experts and practice leaders will provide insights into the anticipated impact on the supply of construction products and materials, business outlook, sector performance, and the exporting of services to international markets.
Expert Speakers
Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association (CPA) and Honorary Professor at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction
Adrian Malleson, Head of Research, RIBA
Architect panellists:
- Ananya Singhal, Managing Partner of Studio Saar, hyperlocal practise operating in Udaipur and Somerset
- Wai Tang, Founding Director of Quad Studio Hong Kong.
- Jo Baker, Managing Partner, Allies + Morrison, London-based practice working internationally.
The panel will be chaired by Helen Castle, Director of Publishing and Learning Content, RIBA.
This RIBAJ webinar is sponsored by Milient.
