The Subcontractors Blueprint

The Subcontractors Blueprint

Hosted by: Jacob Austin

Welcome to "The Subcontractors Blueprint," the essential podcast for construction industry Subcontractors. Join host Jacob Austin, a seasoned Chartered Surveyor with a rich background in industry giants and the...

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Episodes

JCT Mini Series: Don’t Let Delays Derail Your Profits: Mastering Extensions of Time (EOT) and Claims

In episode 128 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin continues his JCT Subcontract mini-series offering practical guidance on managing JCT subcontracts, focusing on programs and extensions of time...
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JCT Mini-Series: Managing Your Payment Process Effectively as a Subcontractor

In episode 127 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin continues his JCT Subcontract mini-series guiding UK construction business owners through the updated JCT 2024 subcontract payment processes....
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JCT Mini-Series: Design Risk Management: Ensuring Your Contracts Work for You, Not Against You

In episode 126 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin continues his JCT Subcontract mini-series providing construction business leaders with a comprehensive overview of design liabilities under JCT...
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JCT Subcontracts: The Only Thing More Confusing Than Building Regulations?

In episode 125 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin introduces a mini-series on JCT subcontracts, tailored for UK construction subcontractors. He explains the structure and risks of JCT...
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Understanding NEC4: Key Insights on Title of Materials, Insurance, and Termination Procedures for Subcontractors

In episode 124 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin continues his NEC4 mini-series, focusing on clauses 70, 80, and 90. He provides clear, practical guidance on material ownership, insurance...
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Protect Your Profits: Effective Management of Compensation Events Under NEC Contracts

In episode 123 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin  provides construction business owners with practical guidance on managing compensation event clauses under NEC contracts. He explains the...
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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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