The RIBA has responded to the Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy.
RIBA CEO, Alan Vallance, said:
“The recovery from COVID-19 will clearly not happen overnight. It will take time for architects to adapt to new ways of working and during this time the Government must continue to protect jobs and businesses.
Until the Government publishes specific guidance on how to safely re-open and operate workplaces, businesses cannot make tangible plans or provide their employees with the reassurance they need.
The Government must also help the sector build resilience against future challenges and invest in public sector projects the country desperately needs. It’s time to harness the expertise of architects who have the skills and expertise to re-mobilise communities and enable safe returns to work and school.”
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Notes to editors:
1. Press contact: Abigail.Chiswell-White@riba.org or +44 (0) 20 7307 3811.
2. Visit the RIBA’s COVID-19 hub for regularly updated guidance.
3. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a global professional membership body that serves its members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Follow @RIBA on Twitter for regular updates.
