Press Release 4th September 2012

ARCHI-WHAT?The majority of British adults do not know what an architect does, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by a star of the BBC series The Apprentice, Gabrielle Omar and www.inbuilding.org. 15% did not know that architects design buildings. 22% did not know that they prepare detailed construction drawings for building projects. 48% didn't know that architects prepare specifications to be used for building projects. Even more surprisingly, 69% didn't realise architects negotiate planning permission with the local authorities. 72% didn't know they apply for planning permission