ConstructionCast - Retentions and The National Site Standard

Retention payments are for the chop - or are they? Bill Barton of law firm, Brodies joins Stuart and Renee Preston to discuss what the implications of the Commercial Payments Bill might be when it becomes law, and the likely alternatives if and when retentions are outlawed. Is it likely to lead to more disputes and are the beneficiaries more likely to be lawyers than people involved in construction?  The team also discuss the National Site Standard, an initiative being backed by many public sector contracting authorities and championed by multi award-winning Renee Preston of Gallaway Construction. Her goal being to level the playing field for everyone on construction sites. From PPE to welfare facilities, the standard seeks to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.  For more on Bill Barton see: https://brodies.com/people/bill-barton/ For more about Renee Preston: https://www.gallaway.co.uk/about-us and more on the National Site Standard: https://www.nationalsitestandard.org/