Smaller construction suppliers working on National Highways projects are being automatically opted-in to a scheme that protects payments.
The government body uses project bank accounts (PBAs) help to ensure contractors get paid faster, within 18 days on average, to improve cash flow.
The system also ensures all contractors get paid even if the lead contractor goes into liquidation.
All tier 1 contractors and tier 2 subcontractors will now automatically be signed up to the ring-fenced payment scheme.
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