It is still too early to assess accurately the impact of the ongoing measures on the architectural profession and market. However, several organisations report already that architects in their country are encountering problems of non or late payment. There are growing concerns about cash flow pressures on architectural offices in the short/medium term if too many projects are slowed down, stalled or cancelled, and also about possible legal disputes regarding the potential application of “force majeure” clauses in construction contracts and professional services contracts.
Read the results of the first survey here (March-April 2020). Read the results of the second survey here (May 2020).