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‘DELIVERING FAIR PAYMENT THROUGH PROJECT BANK ACCOUNTS’ CONFERENCE ON 28 APRIL IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

23 April 2008

A landmark half-day conference on Project Bank Accounts at 2:00pm until 5:00pm on 28 April in the Grand Committee Room at the House of Commons.

The Office of Government Commerce "Guide to Best Fair Payment Practices" took effect from 1 January 2008. It recommended that public sector clients should progressively specify the use of Project Bank Accounts to improve payment practices for the whole supply chain. This would reduce the risks and prices by providing real surety of cash flow for all parties.

• Key industry speakers will discuss how fair payments will significantly improve the culture and practice within the Construction Industry for the better

• How Project Bank Accounts operate and how best to secure the benefits and savings they can bring

• First hand knowledge of the products and support available to simplify the adoption and use of Project Bank Accounts

Speakers:

Claire Curtis Thomas MP
Archie Robertson, Chief Executive, Highways Agency
Peter Cunningham, Construction Clients Group, Constructing Excellence
Susan Davis, Director, Bank of Scotland
Peter Day, Director, Barclays Bank
Brian Kilgallon, Partner, Rider Levett Bucknall
Martin Davis, Strategic Forum Integration Champion


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