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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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Payment Notices and the Construction Act
In this episode of the Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, Jacob Austin discusses payments under the Construction Act, with a focus on payment notices. He explains that the Construction Act enforces rules on all...
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The Tender Process Demystified: How to Secure Lucrative Subcontracts
In this episode of The Subcontractors Blueprint, Jacob Austin discusses the tender process and submitting quotations. He acknowledges that while two-stage tenders are not commonly used in subcontractor procurement,...
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Unraveling the Complexity of Relevant Events and Relevant Matters
Jacob tackles the topic of relevant events and relevant matters in construction contracts. Building on the previous episode's discussion on submitting an extension of time request, Jacob explains the distinction...
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Dealing with Delays as a Subcontractor
Jacob discusses the topic of delays in construction projects. He emphasises the importance of issuing notices to alert others of potential delays and suggests having a conversation with the relevant parties before...
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Maximizing Profitability through Acceleration
Get ready to dive into the fascinating topic of acceleration, as Jacob takes us on a journey through its complexities. This is when subcontractors are asked to speed up their work due to project delays or scope...
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