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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 methods— 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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Don’t Get Stuck in Approval Limbo: Surviving the Building Safety Act
In episode 92Â of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin discusses the practical implications of the Building Safety Act for subcontractors involved in high-rise building projects in England. The...
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Adjudication Horrors
In episode 91Â of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin heads long into the critical topic of adjudication in the UK construction industry. Adjudication, introduced in the late 1990s, is a fast-track...
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Cybersecurity in Construction: Why Every Subcontractor Needs to Take Action Now
In episode 90Â of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin addresses the critical issue of supply chain cybersecurity in the construction industry. Jacob highlights the alarming rise in cyber attacks...
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Case Law Coffee Break - Spring 2025
In episode 89 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin introduces the "case law coffee break," a segment focusing on recent legal rulings affecting subcontractors in the construction industry. Jacob...
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The Best Practices for Mastering Contract Management in Construction
In episode 88 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin speaks about the critical importance of effective contract management in the construction industry. He explains how good contract management is...
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Don’t Let Retention Payments Drive You Up the Wall—Here’s How to Tackle Them!
In episode 87 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, we take a deep dive into the intricate subject of retentions! Jacob conducts a comprehensive discussion on the manifold challenges and exasperations retentions...
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Are YOU Ready for JCT 24 Contracts?
In episode 86 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin explores the key differences between the JCT 2024 and JCT 2016 contracts. He discusses updates in design liability, communication methods,...
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How the Building Safety Act is Reshaping the Construction Landscape for Subcontractors.
In episode 85 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin is talking about the Building Safety Act (BSA) of 2022, a pivotal reform in construction regulatory and building safety law following the...
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