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Growth Mini Series: Six Key Signs You're Ready to Take On Bigger Projects as a Subcontractor
In episode 103 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin breaks guides UK subcontractors through the essentials of scaling up to larger projects. He outlines six key indicators of readiness, including...
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Dealing with Defects
This week's episode of The Subcontractors Blueprint - number 103 is a revisit of episode 25 in which Jacob Austin explores construction defects and their effects on subcontractors. He clarifies the difference between...
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The Ripple Effect of Quality: How Your Work Impacts Reputation and Repeat Business
In episode 102 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin breaks highlights the vital role of quality workmanship in UK construction. He explains how high standards drive profitability, legal...
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Protect Your Profits: The Ultimate Guide to Subcontractor Insurance
In episode 101 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin breaks down the four essential insurance policies every UK subcontractor needs: Employersâ Liability, Public Liability, Professional Indemnity,...
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NEC4 Change Process: Donât Let Time Bars Trip You Up
In episode 100 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin explores the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontractâs change management processes. Focusing on the early warning and compensation event...
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Essential NEC4 Program Management Tips for Subcontractors
In episode 99 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin explores effective program management within the NEC4 contract framework, tailored for construction subcontractors. He highlights how...
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How Can Subcontractors Master the Final Account Process for Maximum Profitability?
In episode 98 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin is talking all things final accounts. He outlines how to properly prepare and present the final accountâincluding variations, provisional sums,...
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Donât Let Your Budget Go to Waste: How to Avoid Cost Overruns and Keep Your Sanity!
In episode 97 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin highlights the importance of cost reporting and monitoring for subcontractors. He explains how tracking project expenses against budgets is...
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Building Bridges not Barriers
In episode 96 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin discusses the common issue of disputes between subcontractors and main contractors in construction projects. He explores the root...
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Navigating the Legal Minefield: Essential Insights for Subcontractors
In episode 95 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin discusses crucial legal principles affecting subcontractors, focusing on the prevention principle and other common law doctrines in UK...
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Building the Future: Six Game-Changing Techniques You Need to Know About
In episode 94 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin dives into six game-changing construction methodsâ 3D volumetric modular, mass-timber frames, robotic rebar & 3D-printed concrete,...
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Protecting Your Bottom Line: How to Identify and Challenge Unfair Contract Clauses
In episode 93 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin addresses the critical issue of unfair contract terms in the construction industry. He provides practical advice and cautionary tales to help...
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