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A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Payments and Protecting Cash Flow Under NEC Subcontract Agreements
In episode 122 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin  guides construction business owners through the payment mechanisms of NEC subcontract agreements, focusing on the 50 series clauses. He...
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Float Your Way to Success: Mastering TRAs and Scheduling in NEC Contracts
In episode 121 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin continues the NEC contracts mini-series, providing construction business owners with practical guidance on managing NEC subcontracts. This week...
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NEC4 Programme Pitfalls: Understand the Requirements & Ensure Your Program is Accepted
In episode 120 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin continues the NEC contracts mini-series, providing construction business owners with a comprehensive guide to program clauses under NEC4...
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NEC4: Subcontractor Obligations And Quality Management In Depth Under the NEC4 ECS
In episode 119 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin continues the NEC contracts mini-series, focusing on key obligations for subcontractors. He explains the importance of acting in a spirit of...
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Understanding NEC4: A Comprehensive Breakdown of the Engineering and Construction Subcontract "ECS"
In episode 118 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin launches a mini-series on the NEC4 suite of contracts, focusing on the engineering and construction subcontract “ECS”. He explains the...
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Are You Fully Aware of Your Rights Under the Construction Act?
In episode 117 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin provides UK construction business owners with a clear, practical overview of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act and the...
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The Subcontractor's Essential Guide To The Golden Thread
In episode 116 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin explains the importance of the "golden thread"—a comprehensive digital record of building information now required under the Building Safety...
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How Can a Quantity Surveyor Transform Your Subcontracting Business Beyond Pricing?
In episode 115 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin explores the vital role of a Quantity Surveyor (QS) for construction subcontractors. He explains how a QS goes far beyond pricing jobs, acting...
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The Cash Flow Playbook: Strategies for Subcontractors to Thrive in a Volatile Market
In episode 114 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin offers practical guidance on cash flow management tailored for construction subcontractors. He covers essential topics such as cash flow...
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Say Goodbye to Late Payments: The Game-Changing Procurement Act 2023
In episode 113 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin explains critical updates affecting subcontractors, taken from the recently adopted Procurement Act 2023. He details the new legal requirement...
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Key Risks and Strategies with the JCT 2024 Target Cost Subcontract
In episode 112 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin  provides construction business owners with practical guidance on navigating the JCT 2025 Target Cost Subcontract (TCC). He explains the key...
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Unlocking Profit: Mastering the JCT Target Cost Subcontract
In episode 111 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin reviews the new JCT Target Cost Subcontract 2024. He explains the fundamentals of target cost contracts, focusing on open book accounting, pain...
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