The NZ Building EconomistFeb 12Retentions, What are they good for?Are Retention's of use for guarding against insolvency, ensuring timely performance, or for ensuring quality work is delivered defect...
The NZ Building EconomistFeb 7, 2022The Birth of Retentions 1840The Rise of Industrialisation and Transportation The 19th century saw the age of trains rise to dominate commercial transportation. The...
The NZ Building EconomistNov 28, 2021The Principles of Valuation NZS3910:2013Here we explore [1] Valuing Variation, [2] Valuing Other Matters, and [3] the Principles of Valuation, to be applied to everything being...
The NZ Building EconomistSep 26, 2021Outlaw Cash RetentionsIt’s time to outlaw cash retentions, so we can find an honest way to deliver a quality product, without hurting anyone. Here we share two...
The NZ Building EconomistSep 5, 2021The Idiocy of Cash RetentionsRetention Regimes at what cost to our clients? Retentions are thought of as a safeguard against over-paying for work before it is...
The NZ Building EconomistAug 4, 2021Retention's Must DieIt's time to reconnect reward to performance A building contract is the Contractor agreeing to deliver a quality-built product on time,...