Worries over materials shortages take gloss off improving confidence for architects

By Elizabeth Hopkirk2021-07-16T05:00:00

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Practices say isssue now delaying jobs, as optimism among firms in capital tops pre-pandemic level for first time

Two-thirds of architects are now saying that problems getting hold of materials are causing delays on site with a quarter adding that jobs are being put on hold because of the issue.

The news, detailed in the latest Future Trends survey from the RIBA, is more confirmation that the crisis is causing all parts of the industry major headaches in the run-up to the peak summer months which are traditionally the busiest for sites as they take advantage of better weather and longer days.

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