#Retention Release

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News & Awards 11 May 2026 · 8 min read

UK Construction Retention Ban 2026: What to Do Now

The UK Government has proposed a ban on construction retention payments. Here is what subcontractors should track, negotiate, and protect now.

Luke Sanders

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Guides & Insights 16 April 2026 · 2 min read

Practical Completion and Defects Liability: When Is Retention Released?

Retention is often treated as "we will get it later". That is not a strategy.

Luke Sanders