Incentives, special offers, promotions - or bribes

Article Abstract:

Builders merchants should persuade materials buyers to place orders by reducing prices, rather than tempting them with dubious, personal incentives, such as free holiday vouchers, sometimes sponsored by the manufacturers. Such merchants usually cover themselves by disclaimers in the offer term's small print, absolving them of responsibility for telling the Inland Revenue, and by implication, gaining the approval of the purchasing company.

Ethical aspects, Incentives (Business)

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Red tape costs lives

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the government's policies on and attitudes to improving safety on construction sites are discussed. The degree of regulation and inspection applied to construction employers is criticised and ideas on making sites safer are presented.

United Kingdom, Safety and security measures, Workplace accidents, Prevention, Social policy

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Rethinking partnering

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the need for the construction industry to follow the recommendations made by John Egan's "Rethinking Construction" report. The establishment of working partnerships based on mutual trust is discussed.

Joint ventures

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