Architects expecting strong start to new year but cost worries remain

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Overall confidence stayed in black throughtout last year

Architects are predicting a strong start to the year despite projects continuing to be dogged by delays and shortages which are pushing up prices.

Material cost inflation, twinned with availability of products and labour, is causing project delays and making tendering increasingly difficult, the RIBA said in its latest Future Trends report.

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