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035 _a(Sirsi) u112623
100 _aKlein, R
245 _aDon't hold back
260 _c2001
490 _aBuilding
_v266(8183) 4 May 2001, 52(1)
520 _aArgues 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.
590 _aABS
650 _aRETENTIONS
650 _aPROFITABILITY
650 _aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
650 _aCONTRACTING
650 _aPUBLIC SECTOR
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
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