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035 _a(Sirsi) u143906
041 0 _aeng
100 1 _aGiles, Matthew
245 0 0 _aTargeting the construction industry
260 _c2008
490 _aProperty Forecast
_v11(5) May 2008, 4-5(2)
520 _aReports on the progress and impact to date of the Office of Fair Trading's statement of objections against 112 construction companies for anti-competitive practices. 37 firms have applied for leniency in exchange for full and frank cooperation into the allegations of cover pricing and bid rigging arrangements. Cautions that the levying of excessive fines as punishment may contribute to bankruptcy in the sector. This in turn may reduce the amount of competition available.
590 _aKA
651 4 _aUnited Kingdom
_y
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION MARKET
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999 _c80308
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