Members of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) have agreed to help tackle the problems Brexit poses for the built environment professions.

At a group meeting last week, the organisation discussed opportunities and challenges created by the UK's decision to leave the European Union.

The CIC agreed to provide policy input and support to the working groups established by Sir John Armitt with support from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).


In addition, it will support initiatives being developed by the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE).

Members also agreed to collect and disseminate data/information of value to the built environment professions and to share information.

CIC Chief Executive, Graham Watts, said: "In the five weeks since the referendum, the leading professional bodies have been pro-active in providing policy leads and briefings on the likely impact of Brexit.

"CIC can add value to that activity by supporting emerging consensus policy lines; acting as the hub for sharing information; and using the extensive network of the professional bodies to gather data and information."

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