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Show Me the Money: Cash Flow Survival Guide for Subcontractors in Construction
In episode 28 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin shares his expertise on cash flow management for construction industry subcontractors. He underscores the significance of cash flow for operational...
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The Most Essential Guide to Provisional Sums for Subcontractors
In episode 27 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin educates us on Provisional Sums. He clarifies ways in which undesigned works are included in a subcontract such as Prime Cost Sums, Provisional...
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Navigating Unquantifiable Risks in Construction: Insights and Strategies for Subcontractors
In episode 26 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin is talking Unquantifiable Risks - a baffling practice within the construction industry practiced by clients and contractors alike, where they seek to...
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Understanding and Managing Latent and Patent Defects in Construction: Implications for Subcontractors
In episode 25 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin explores construction defects and their effects on subcontractors. He clarifies the difference between patent defects, which are obvious and...
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Unraveling the Complexities of Design Liability: Insights from a Construction Industry Expert
In episode 24 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin is discussing Design Liabilities and Design & Build Subcontracts. Jacob starts by discussing the issue with Fitness for Purpose criteria within...
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Are Actual Cost Contracts Hindering Efficiency in Construction Projects?
In episode 23 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin is discussing target cost and cost plus contracting. He criticises cost plus contracts, citing lack of incentives for contractors to save money,...
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What is the JCT Subcontract?
In episode 22 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin discusses how JCT subcontracts in the construction industry are formed. He emphasises the importance of understanding the terms and conditions of...
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Risk management in construction: From uncertainty to opportunity
In episode 21 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin is talking to you all about Risk and Risk Management. This is a topic in Construction that is not talked about enough, and for Subcontractors is a...
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#20 Completion or Not Completion?
In episode 20 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin is talking all things Completion.
This is yet another topic which is simple on the face of it, but the construction industry has its unique way of...
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#19 Value Engineering
In episode 19 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin discusses the topic of Value Engineering and Whole Life Costing. He starts by defining these two phrases which are widely used in the industry. He...
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Valuing Changes
In episode 18 of the Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin delves into the topic of valuing change. He starts by discussing the different terminology used for changes in various contracts, highlighting the...
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Retrofitting
In episode 17 of the Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin explores the topic of retrofitting. He explains that retrofitting involves introducing new materials, products, and technologies into existing...
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