What is a key feature of the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 compared with earlier versions?

• A. Adds more stages and reduces emphasis on sustainability
• B. Eliminates client involvement entirely
• C. Eliminates client involvement entirely
• D. Implements new color-coding for drawings

Answer: (C)

The key idea being tested is how the 2020 update changes the way the project process is delivered, particularly by making collaboration and outcomes central throughout the lifecycle. The Plan of Work 2020 foregrounds the involvement of the client and other stakeholders from the very start and keeps them engaged through use and operation of the building. It reorganizes the work around lifecycle performance, with stages that start from strategic definition and finish with use, reflecting a more integrated, team-based approach that aligns with digital ways of working like BIM and a stronger focus on sustainability and building performance.

Because of that, the notion that client involvement is eliminated is not accurate. The 2020 framework actually emphasizes ongoing client and user involvement rather than removing it. The other options don’t capture the main shifts: there isn’t a defining change that adds stages while reducing sustainability, and the update isn’t centered on a new color-coding system for drawings.