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Displayed below are the CPD Foundation events for 8th Feb 2010.

Date: 8-Feb-2010

Time: 18:15-19:15
Topic: Construction Insolvency: An Analysis of Risk through the Supply Chain
Speakers: Michael Edginton, Richard Winson
Venue: University College London
The Cruciform Building
Gower Street
London
(ENTRANCE ON GOWER ST)
WC1E 6AE
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Synopsis:
  • What is insolvency - processes and their differences; statistics; publication of notices; and current view of market
  • Why are contracting businesses vulnerable - fragility of supply chain and allocation of risk
  • Impact of insolvency through the supply chain - what happens and the transfer of risk to the counterparties
  • Financial instruments to mitigate risk of insolvency - operation of performance bonds, retentions, payment terms
  • Novation process for completion contracts - how a novation operates and the benefits and pitfalls
  • Interactive time-line analysis of payment cycle  - payment flow through the supply chain and the impact of contractors' cash management techniques

Speakers: Richard Winson MSc (London) MRICS MCIArb and Michael Edginton MRICS are Directors of Acasta Consulting Ltd

All Levels: Of interest to anyone involved in the construction industry, but in particular: Employers & Building Promoters, Architects & Contract Administrators, Quantity & Building Surveyors, Funders and Insolvency Practitioners

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