Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Architectural Activities industry designs buildings, structures and landscapes to meet the clients' requirements while applying specialist knowledge of design principles, construction procedures, zoning regulations, building codes and building materials. Architects are generally involved in the construction project from start to finish, and must take into account the total project costs and the effects the building or structure will have on the local community and environment.
The industry is expected to generate revenue totalling £4.48 billion in 2011-12, unchanged from the previous year. This includes value added of £2.58 billion or 0.2% of the national GDP... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
There is a heavy concentration of architectural firms in London and the South East region, which reflects the preference of firms to locate near the major public and private sector clients. London is a global commercial and financial hub and soon to be host to the 2012 Olympic Games, and therefore demand is high for architectural input on large, complex and often sophisticated public buildings like offices, hotels, theatres and galleries. In addition, there is a relationship between land value and architectural input into construction, and both London and the South East have extremely high land values and hence greater demand for buildings of architectural merit... purchase to read more