Using reliable outsource services for competitive advantage

As early as 2019, architects were included on the Shortage Occupation List (RIBA, 2019). Skills shortages across the UK continue to expand due to national circumstances such as economic uncertainty, geopolitical conflicts, persistent effects of Brexit, and the impact of COVID-19 (Edge Foundation, 2024).

With the country finally recovering from the effects of the pandemic, new building and infrastructure projects are coming about. These skill shortages present considerable challenges to UK’s infrastructure projects (Business Matters, 2024).

A good strategy for architectural practices to help address the demand-supply gap within the construction industry is to outsource architectural services. Outsourcing companies like KPO Architecture offer services like 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, Building Information Modeling deliver a range of design initiatives. Melanie Bidewell, Marketing & PR Manager at Indicator says ‘Bringing Oak Creative on board has helped us to streamline our brand identity and our creative output, enabling our brand to be consistent at all touchpoints, which is a huge challenge across our vast product range. Oak have approached our creative needs with discipline and professionalism, we’re very pleased with the outputs.’

On creative partnerships, Oak Creative Marketing Manager Jessica Bank says ‘At the start of a creative partnership, we map out the marketing goals and assets needed. Indicator needed assistance with delivering their complex and vast range of marketing assets. We are proud to be their trusted partner and are really enjoying working with them.’ oakcreative.co.uk indicator-flm.co.uk

Indicator is exhibiting at Accountex in May. As the largest accounting trade show in the UK, preparation for the show has been supported by Oak Creative, including an all-new design for the stand.