In this episode, titled Subcontracting Simplified, Paul and Sarah Fox go deep into what’s really broken in subcontracting — and what can be done to fix it. From clause-dumping and risk overload to overlooked meeting minutes and unreadable contracts, this is a frank conversation about the challenges subcontractors face and the behaviours that hold the industry back.

We discuss:

• ❌ Why many subcontractors are set up to fail before they’re even on site
• 🧾 The madness of passing down entire main contracts (and what should actually flow)
• 🤝 The power of better communication and properly structured pre-let minutes
• 💡 Sarah’s three-part strategy to improve subcontracting: Simplify, Optimise, Digitise
• 🧠 How smarter procurement leads to stronger relationships, better pricing, and successful delivery

🔗 Sarah also shares real-world stories and offers tangible advice for both main contractors and subcontractors who want to build better, fairer, and more effective projects.

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