Architects call for stimulus as COVID places projects on ice
Australian architects say a significant number of construction projects have been placed on hold due to the coronavirus crisis, with stalled developments illustrating a need for immediate economic stimulus for the sector.
Major projects have been placed on hold en masse due to COVID-related uncertainty. Photo: Shutterstock
Australian architects say a significant number of construction projects have been placed on hold due to the coronavirus crisis, with stalled developments illustrating a need for immediate economic stimulus for the sector.
A survey by the Australian Institute of Architects showed nearly two thirds of respondents had projects stalled as a result of COVID-19, with the biggest impacts felt on projects valued between $1 million and $5 million.
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