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Act now to protect UK architecture from Brexit, RIBA warns government

By 2020-02-03T07:00:00

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The RIBA has called on government to act swiftly to sign a trade deal that protects UK architecture in the face of Brexit.

The organisation said that, given that one in five Arb-registered architects is from Europe and that 60% of construction products are sourced from EU countries, the future trade agreement between the EU and UK will significantly impact the success of the UK’s architecture sector. 

The RIBA has asked government to reach a new agreement for the mutual recognition of professional qualifications, allowing EU architects to train and practice in the UK and vice versa.

 

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