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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 âECSâ. 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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The Subcontractor's Essential Guide To The Golden Thread
In episode 116 of The Subcontractors Blueprint podcast, host Jacob Austin explains the importance of the "golden thread"âa comprehensive digital record of building information now required under the Building Safety...
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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 âCase 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 Englandâs 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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