Latest report: Summer 2025
The signals for future demand for architects鈥� services are mixed in the short term, but longer-term forecasts suggest sustained growth to come.
The UK economy is currently contracting, inflation is higher than target, and construction output dipped slightly in May. Global trade instability remains a concern.
On the upside, inflation is forecast to fall, and the UK economy to grow. Industry forecasts suggest accelerating growth in project starts, with strong growth from 2026 onwards.
The RIBA Future Trends survey shows rising optimism and increasing recruitment intentions.
About the RIBA economic reports
This economic report brings together information from a range of primary sources. It aims to help practices place their work within the wider economic context.
The RIBA economic report provides summarised information about the current and future:
- UK economy
- construction output
- architectural workload.
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