Don't hold back
Series: Building ; 266(8183) 4 May 2001, 52(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Argues for the abolition of the retention system to improve relationships, trust and profitability in the construction industry. Highlights how the retention system has become abused over the years, and had a negative impact on small and medium businesses at the end of the payment queue. Suggests that retentions do not fit in with aspects of "Rethinking construction", and that their abolition in the public sector will help to address the key issues of sustainability, health and safety, and improving performance.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63934 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 112623-1001 |
Argues for the abolition of the retention system to improve relationships, trust and profitability in the construction industry. Highlights how the retention system has become abused over the years, and had a negative impact on small and medium businesses at the end of the payment queue. Suggests that retentions do not fit in with aspects of "Rethinking construction", and that their abolition in the public sector will help to address the key issues of sustainability, health and safety, and improving performance.