Introducing The Australian Architectural Billings Index; a quarterly industry report conducted by Office D.SHARP to assess current business conditions in the Australian architecture industry.

Inspired by the American Institute of Architects ’Work-on-the-Boards survey, which has been conducted monthly since 1995, the AABI provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian architectural business landscape.

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169 practices have contributed their sales and financial data for the three months ending June 30, 2024. Each practice has been asked whether conditions improved, worsened or stayed the same compared to the previous quarter.

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Download the full report for April to June 2024 HERE.

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The next survey will be conducted October 1st. If you are the owner of a registered architecture practice and are interested in participating in the next survey, please get in touch at info@officedavesharp.com.

- Despite growth in billings, practices reported a widespread contraction in their new project pipeline (both volume and quality) compared to previous quarter.

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- Victoria and South Australia faced toughest business conditions.

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- Conditions were strong in Queensland, and extremely strong in Western Australia.

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- Widespread optimism for improvement in current quarter.

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- 11-25 person practices experienced above average business conditions.

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- Large practices faced a tough quarter, but are most optimistic about conditions and hiring this quarter.

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- Conditions similar across project sectors.

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- Construction cost, pipeline and regulatory delays the biggest challenges facing architects.

Founded in 2016 by architectural marketing specialist Dave Sharp, Office D.SHARP is a strategic marketing and brand management consultancy tailored to meet the particular needs of architects.

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Embracing a considered approach, we work closely and exclusively with architectural practices to elevate the quality and clarity of their brand and communications, while reflecting on the meaning and direction of their practice.

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Based in Perth, Dave works collaboratively with architects in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.