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Government must lead by example as major client, says RIBA

By 2020-03-20T07:00:00

RIBA, 66 Portland Place

Source: Philip Vile

Chief executive sets out priority areas in letter to chancellor

RIBA’s chief executive has written to the chancellor telling the government to lead by example as a major construction client.

In a letter to Rishi Sunak this week, Alan Vallance, said the government must commit to both faster payment terms and direct payments to subcontractors.

The plea was one of a string of demands that focused on three main areas: cash flow, planning and keeping sites open.

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