After nine months, the RIBA Workload Index has returned to positive territory, indicating that architects anticipate improving workloads.
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In April, the RIBA Future Trends Workload Index stood at +2, a two-point improvement on March's zero balance. A positive balance indicates an overall expectation among architects that workloads will increase in the coming three months.
About RIBA Future Trends
Launched as part of a suite of economy-focused initiatives, the survey is completed monthly by a sample representing a cross-section of members. The survey focuses on areas in which members may face potential difficulties, including workload, staff levels, and work in specific sectors.
Monthly results are independently analyzed to identify the employment and business trends affecting the profession and to help identify implications for the profession and inform further RIBA activities.
The Future Trends survey was devised by the RIBA Research and Development and Practice departments and launched in January 2009. It is run in collaboration with The Fees Bureau, which conducts the surveys and analyzes the data.
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