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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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Case Law Coffee Break - Autumn 2025: Insights from Recent Landmark Cases in UK Construction Law
In episode 110 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin brings you his Autumn ‘Case Law Coffee Break in which he reviews key UK construction law cases from April to September 2025. He covers crucial...
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Building Your Future: How to Leverage Government Housing Targets as a Subcontractor
In episode 109 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin breaks down the current landscape of England’s housing pipeline, examining government targets to deliver 1.5 million new homes and the latest...
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Did YOU See The Fine-print?: How Float and Delay Clauses Can Impact Your Bottom Line
In episode 108 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin covers the crucial topics of program float ownership and concurrent delay clauses in JCT subcontracts. He explains the risks subcontractors...
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JCT 24 Subcontracts: 10 Key Contractor Amendments That Could Hurt YOUR Bottom Line
In episode 107 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin reviews the key changes in JCT 2024 subcontracts, noting that while the update brings improvements like good faith duties and digital notices,...
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Growth Mini Series - 7 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Taking on Bigger Projects
In episode 106 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin concludes a mini-series on scaling subcontracting businesses by winning larger projects without overstretching. Aimed at construction business...
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Growth Mini Series - Ten Practical Considerations for Levelling Up Your Business
In episode 105 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin shares practical strategies for subcontractors tackling larger projects. He covers key areas such as workforce planning, hiring, supervision,...
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Growth Mini Series: Getting the Contract Right
In episode 104 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin celebrates two years of the podcast and continues his mini-series on business growth for subcontractors. He provides practical guidance on...
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