Passing the buck: The new construction crisis: Huge problems with quality in UK construction is apparent. Action must follow.

Walter Menteth

Passing the buck: The new construction crisis: Huge problems with quality in UK construction is apparent. Action must follow.

Walter Menteth

Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

Abstract

Over recent months significant construction issues have been reported that highlight major deficiencies in UK procurement culture. The common thread between each one of these is poor scrutiny, lack of oversight and co-ordination, where responsibilities and the supervision for implementing qualitative judgements had become confused, or worse disdained or ignored. The quality of the construction works has ultimately suffered with disastrous consequences, none of which should have happened.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Project Compass
Publisher	Project Compass CIC
Publication status	Published - 19 Mar 2017

Keywords

procurement
quality
construction
Lakanal House
Orchard Village
Solomon's Passage
Supervision
scrutiny
oversight

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2 Book
2 Article
1 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
1 Paper
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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

Open Access
Competition Culture in Europe: Voices
Menteth, W. (Editor), 26 May 2018, London: Project Compass CIC. 156 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book

Open Access
File
Government consults on cash retentions in the construction industry
Menteth, W. & Morris, N., 11 Jan 2018, RIBA Members Newsletter & Website, January 11, 2018 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

Open Access
Collaboration and partnering in Irish construction procurement: challenges and opportunities
Menteth, W., 15 Oct 2016. 18 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

Open Access
Flying by the seat of their pants: there have been significant recent revelations about the Thames Garden Bridge in London and the Garden Bridge Trusts structure and funding
Menteth, W., 13 Sept 2016, Project Compass.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

Open Access

4 Invited talk
1 Participation in conference
1 Membership of council

Public Procurement
Menteth, W. (Keynote speaker)
14 Sept 2017
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk

File
Delivery is an essential part of Design
Menteth, W. (Speaker)
25 Apr 2017
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk

File
An Essential Guide to Public Procurement: Better Prospects + More Opportunities.
Menteth, W. (Keynote speaker)
1 Feb 2017 → 29 Nov 2017
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk

File
Construction Industry Summit
Menteth, W. (Invited speaker)
20 Dec 2016
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Public Procurement
Menteth, W. (Speaker)
15 Sept 2016
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk

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