R&D in Architecture

Tying in with the construction industry, the architectural sector can never afford to rest on its laurels, making R&D work a necessity despite its costs. Some welcome relief can come from available R&D tax relief as architects look to balance their budgets with the need to create visionary plans for sustainable long-term projects.

What counts as R&D tax relief in the architecture sector?

Architecture SMEs who delve into scientific research are likely to be able to claim. Projects eligible for R&D tax relief might include:

• Research into acoustics within buildings
• Developing or improving software to help design or improve buildings
• Working alongside the construction industry to source sustainable materials

How much R&D relief does the average architecture SME claim?

HMRC does not record stats for architecture SMEs specifically, but the average 2020/21 claim for construction SMEs was £46,347, while the Professional, Scientific & Technical category (which includes claims relating to building acoustics) claimed an even higher average of £69,304.

Let Available Grants manage your R&D tax relief claim

At Available Grants, we work alongside companies in the architectural sector to determine whether they are eligible to claim R&D tax relief. We operate on a no-win-no-fee basis, so reach out to us today to explore tax credits with our R&D tax specialists.