Kellie Harpley . Articles Graduates hard-placed to find a job This year's architecture graduates face a tough time finding employment, with most practices reducing or maintaining staffing levels rather than taking on newcomers. Economic downturn an opportunity for reform The economic slowdown was the perfect opportunity for government administrators to refine the states' planning codes and procedures. Case building Could the economic downturn make architects more vulnerable to legal action? Kellie Harpley investigates. Ambitious project for Abu Dhabi International architecture and engineering firm GHD will feature significantly in the Saadiyat Island development, touted as one of the most ambitious projects in the history of Persian Gulf state Abu Dhabi. Financial crisis could spark training drain Spending on employee training could see cuts in light of the current economic crunch, however, cuts to staffing numbers could be of greater concern to the architecture profession.
