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035 _a(Sirsi) u116203
100 _aBarrry, S.
245 _aOur Victorian blight
260 _c2001
490 _aConstruction News
_v(6743) 22 November 2001, 12-13(2)
520 _aReports on the unpopularity of the retention system in the context of the Construction Liaison Group who are hoping to spark a DTI select committee probe this year. Argues that the system is out of date with the new world of partnering and supply chain integration. Considers alternatives such as firms in the steelwork sector now providing a performance bond or indemnity on steelwork contracts worth £100,000 or more. Also reports that many blue-chip clients including Slough Estates, Tesco and John Lewis have ditched the mechanism.
590 _aABS
650 _aRETENTIONS
650 _aSPECIALIST CONTRACTORS
650 _aCONSTRUCTION LIAISON GROUP
650 _aSUBCONTRACTOR
650 _aSTEELWORK
650 _aRETENTION PAYMENTS
650 _aFACILITIES MANAGEMENT
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690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
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