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Architects warn delays and tender prices could hit cash-flow

By and 2020-03-16T07:00:00

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Practices stress-test remote working procedures as directors at larger firms ’tear hair out’

Big delays to projects, supply chain issues and rising tender prices are among architects’ fears as they prepare their businesses for what could be months of disruption caused by coronavirus.

Clients reluctant to sign contracts and contractors pricing greater risk into tenders are some of the predicted consequences of the current uncertainty surrounding the spread of the disease.

A source at one major UK practice said the directors were “pulling their hair out”.

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