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Abstract
Architects are being encouraged to support the introduction of a retentions deposit scheme aimed at putting an end to the practice of payments being withheld for an unreasonable length of time, and to eliminate altogether the risk of losing retentions through contractor bankruptcy. According to the government’s own figures, almost £8 billion of cash retentions have remained unpaid over the last three years. In 2015, it is estimated that £45m worth of cash retentions
were lost to supply team members because of upstream insolvencies.
were lost to supply team members because of upstream insolvencies.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 4 |
| No. | January 11, 2018 |
| Specialist publication | RIBA Members Newsletter & Website |
| Publisher | RIBA |
| Publication status | Published - 11 Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- Cash retentions
- sub-contracting
- architecture
- procurement
- competitions
- policy
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Why engaging with procurement is fundamental: unlocking capacity and talent to deliver better quality and sustainability
Menteth, W., 1 Sept 2019, Defining Contemporary Professionalism: For Architects in Practice and Education. Jones, A. & Hyde, R. (eds.). London: RIBA Publishing, p. 174-177 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Competition Culture in Europe: Voices
Menteth, W. (ed.), 26 May 2018, London: Project Compass CIC. 156 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Passing the buck: The new construction crisis: Huge problems with quality in UK construction is apparent. Action must follow.
Menteth, W., 19 Mar 2017, Project Compass.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Procurement: case studies
Menteth, W., Jan 2012, London: RIBA. 27 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Open Access
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Delivery is an essential part of Design
Walter Menteth (Speaker)
25 Apr 2017Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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An Essential Guide to Public Procurement: Better Prospects + More Opportunities.
Walter Menteth (Keynote speaker)
1 Feb 2017 → 29 Nov 2017Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Construction Industry Summit
Walter Menteth (Invited speaker)
20 Dec 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Collaboration and Partnering in Irish Construction Procurement
Walter Menteth (Presented paper)
15 Oct 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Press/Media
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RIBA procurement plans
Walter Menteth
25/09/13 → 14/11/13
9 Media contributions
Press/Media: Expert comment