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RIBA Economics Panel: Preparing for growth in 2025

With economic stability returning, and the Construction Industry set for growth in 2025, what should practices look out for in the coming year? Learn and explore with our panel of experts.

  • today 13 November 2024, 1pm to 2pm
  • place Online
  • receipt Free

How will the UK economy perform, and can we expect lower interest rates to return? Which work sectors are set for recovery? Will the private housing market bounce back, and will planning bottlenecks finally ease?

RIBA's Economics Panel has been monitoring the architects’ market for over a decade, bringing together experts to share their experience and understanding, helping members to navigate the sector’s ups and downs.

The panel of experts will delve into these crucial economic questions as practices plan for 2025.

The panel will be Chaired by Helen Castle, Director of Publishing & Learning Content, RIBA.

The event will feature presentations from:

  • Lai Wah Co, Deputy Agent, Bank of England
  • Adrian Malleson, Head of Research, RIBA

Together their presentations will explore current and future economic trends in the general economy, construction and architecture – including forecasts, sector performance, and potential growth areas.

Presentations will be followed by discussion among RIBA members and a representative from the Royal Town Planning Institute:

  • Will Mawson, Director, Mawson Kerr
  • Nicola Gillen, Managing Director, Total Workplace

Giving a first-hand view of the opportunities ahead and tips on how to make the most of them, as well as more detailed look at current planning challenges and their possible easing.

This RIBAJ webinar is sponsored by Milient