Construction Secrets

Explore the ins and outs of Construction Contract Administration with our expert guidance! We give actionable strategies for successful contract management so that you can take your business to the new heights. Ready to take your contract admin skills to the next level? Hit play and let's dive in!

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Our “Quantum Contract Advantage Service” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. Here's How: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/becomealegacysubcontractor⁠

Important! Before you sign your next contract, read this report on Why Subcontractors Are Going Out Of Business. Download it now - it’s Free: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/LegacyFreeReport⁠

If you want to find out more, book a 30-minute, no-obligation call with one of our contract experts: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/bookinthecall⁠. Jump on a free strategy session to see how we can help you!

Timestamps:

(1:34) - Most contract administrators don't understand each of the terms of the contract

(3:28) - What we want to have is an additional pricing schedule that you're going to have just for changes and just for delays

(4:51) - The biggest problem in construction is doing work for free

(5:52) - The GROW Process

(6:27) - How do you be contractual without being aggressive?

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.

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This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in November 2022.

Looking to learn the art of contract exits? This podcast episode has got you covered! We talk about the strategic approaches to finding your way out of hostile construction contracts. Listen up!

Our “Quantum Contract Advantage Service” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. Here's How: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/becomealegacysubcontractor⁠

Important! Before you sign your next contract, read this report on Why Subcontractors Are Going Out Of Business. Download it now - it’s Free: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/LegacyFreeReport⁠

If you want to find out more, book a 30-minute, no-obligation call with one of our contract experts: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/bookinthecall⁠. Jump on a free strategy session to see how we can help you!

Timestamps:

(2:51) - How terminations can impact you and practical steps that you can take to ensure you've got a way out and to limit your downside

(4:03) - Termination by frustration is when you cannot finish the contract

(5:41) - What happens is the tier one, in order to remove some of the risk from himself, will push the risk down onto the tier twos

(10:58) - Cash flow is really negotiation

(12:24) - We need to negotiate what happens if you get terminated

(15:44) - The biggest advice that we can give you is the squeaky wheel gets the oil

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.

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Warning: your construction company is only at all times one big mistake away from going bust. Learn about the factors that could potentially end your company and the proactive measures to avoid them. Make sure you're in business for the long run – listen now!

Our “Quantum Contract Advantage Service” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. Here's How: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/becomealegacysubcontractor⁠

Important! Before you sign your next contract, read this report on Why Subcontractors Are Going Out Of Business. Download it now - it’s Free: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/LegacyFreeReport⁠

If you want to find out more, book a 30-minute, no-obligation call with one of our contract experts: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/bookinthecall⁠. Jump on a free strategy session to see how we can help you!

Timestamps:

(1:44) - What is the problem in construction and why do so many construction companies end up going out of business?

(3:16) - Most people lost a lot of money if they were locked into contracts

(4:20) - How do we make sure that one false step isn't going to put us out of business?

(5:41) - If you're not playing the contracts game, you're going to lose

(6:28) - Construction is a game about longevity

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.

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Navigate the roadmap to launching your construction company with confidence in this latest episode. Gain valuable insights and strategies to overcome the challenges and pitfalls of starting a new business. Hit play now and start building your dream construction company today!

For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel using this link: https://quantumcs.co/CSYouTube

Our “Quantum Contract Advantage Service” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. Here's How: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/becomealegacysubcontractor⁠

Important! Before you sign your next contract, read this report on Why Subcontractors Are Going Out Of Business. Download it now - it’s Free: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/LegacyFreeReport⁠

If you want to find out more, book a 30-minute, no-obligation call with one of our contract experts: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/bookinthecall⁠. Jump on a free strategy session to see how we can help you!

Timestamps:

(1:55) - How are you going to set up the business?

(3:40) - Years ago when I was in the Middle East, I worked for a company called Maersk Oil

(6:38) - Get away from bidding, you'll make a lot more money

(7:20) - What you want to be emphasizing all of the time is not price

(9:05) - The post-award phase is where a lot of the money is made

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.

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This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in November 2022.

If not stated, then it’s unlimited! In this episode, discover the power of mastering the limitation of liability in construction contracts. Learn how to navigate this crucial aspect to protect your business and minimize risks effectively. Listen up!

Our “Quantum Contract Advantage Service” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. Here's How: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/becomealegacysubcontractor⁠

Important! Before you sign your next contract, read this report on Why Subcontractors Are Going Out Of Business. Download it now - it’s Free: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/LegacyFreeReport⁠

If you want to find out more, book a 30-minute, no-obligation call with one of our contract experts: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/bookinthecall⁠. Jump on a free strategy session to see how we can help you!

Timestamps:

(1:21) - How can you take that term in the contract to reduce your risk so that you can stay in business over the long term?

(3:54) - We need to understand a concept called loss or damages

(5:36) - It's more important to just understand that loss of damages is basically you've done something you've caused pain to your client

(6:26) - Limit the things that you're responsible for if things go wrong

(8:33) - They can't come after you for everything, but with no limit, they have scope to do that

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.

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Weather economic storms and overcome industry hurdles! Drive profitability and shield your construction business against potential pitfalls. How? Listen up!🔊

Our “Quantum Contract Advantage Service” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. Here's How: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/becomealegacysubcontractor⁠

Important! Before you sign your next contract, read this report on Why Subcontractors Are Going Out Of Business. Download it now - it’s Free: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/LegacyFreeReport⁠

If you want to find out more, book a 30-minute, no-obligation call with one of our contract experts: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/bookinthecall⁠. Jump on a free strategy session to see how we can help you!

Timestamps:

(1:33) - The average margin is 5 to 15% and that typically in other industries would be considered a pretty low margin for a business to stay alive

(2:22) - If cash is king, then cash flow is the empire that sustains its realm essentially

(3:32) - If you've got low margins, one of the things that we see is that your relationship game is very poor

(6:03) - The best business models that you can have, or the ultimate best business model is insurance companies

(7:48) - When you do negotiate, it makes a massive difference to your risk profile

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.

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Contract Experts: The New Titans of Construction Contracts. Get a fresh perspective on how they are revolutionizing the game. It's time to take your business to the next level with their groundbreaking insights. Are you prepared to transform your approach? Tune in now.

For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel using this link: https://quantumcs.co/CSYouTube

Our “Quantum Contract Advantage Service” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. Here's How: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/becomealegacysubcontractor⁠

Important! Before you sign your next contract, read this report on Why Subcontractors Are Going Out Of Business. Download it now - it’s Free: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/LegacyFreeReport⁠

If you want to find out more, book a 30-minute, no-obligation call with one of our contract experts: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/bookinthecall⁠. Jump on a free strategy session to see how we can help you!

Timestamps:

(1:30) - 5 to 15% of margin is won or lost on every project via the contracts

(2:26) - A lot of people think that risk is part of construction

(3:22) - Most lawyers don't actually understand what's happening on a construction site

(4:20) - The contract administrators can just take care of the paperwork and the contract strategy to make sure that you're getting paid

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.

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This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in November 2022.

Level up your negotiation game in construction contracts. Hit Play for negotiation tips that can determine the success of your projects!

Our “Quantum Contract Advantage Service” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. Here's How: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/becomealegacysubcontractor⁠

Important! Before you sign your next contract, read this report on Why Subcontractors Are Going Out Of Business. Download it now - it’s Free: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/LegacyFreeReport⁠

If you want to find out more, book a 30-minute, no-obligation call with one of our contract experts: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/bookinthecall⁠. Jump on a free strategy session to see how we can help you!

Timestamps:

(1:27) - There are really three different times when you get a contract to be signed or to negotiate

(2:57) - The tool really for negotiating is called a commercial departure or a commercial clarification document

(6:41) - They go to you with their harshest contract

(9:55) - Those terms and conditions that they ask you to sign may have things that you have not priced in

(11:09) - When you're tendering, make sure that you do all of your commercial negotiation at the front end

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.

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Want to learn the insider secrets that top construction contractors live by? Join us as we uncover viral contractor tweets that are changing the game. Listen now!🔊

Our “Quantum Contract Advantage Service” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. Here's How: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/becomealegacysubcontractor⁠

Important! Before you sign your next contract, read this report on Why Subcontractors Are Going Out Of Business. Download it now - it’s Free: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/LegacyFreeReport⁠

If you want to find out more, book a 30-minute, no-obligation call with one of our contract experts: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/bookinthecall⁠. Jump on a free strategy session to see how we can help you!

Timestamps:

(2:12) - In real construction businesses, you don't have venture capital money and you need to rely on actual cash flow. Volume is vanity and profit is sanity

(3:02) - The smaller the ego, the bigger the bank account

(5:30) - In the last quarter, 40% of construction companies have negative cash flow

(7:53) - New leaders want to know the tricks and tactics to implement. A leader wants to know strategy and advanced leaders want to know concepts

(9:14) - Hire well and manage little and so how do you do that in your business?

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.

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Searching for the ultimate guide to profitability in construction? Look no further! Tune in as we share the insights that will simplify your journey. Don’t miss out!

For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel using this link: https://quantumcs.co/CSYouTube

Our “Quantum Contract Advantage Service” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. Here's How: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/becomealegacysubcontractor⁠

Important! Before you sign your next contract, read this report on Why Subcontractors Are Going Out Of Business. Download it now - it’s Free: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/LegacyFreeReport⁠

If you want to find out more, book a 30-minute, no-obligation call with one of our contract experts: ⁠https://quantumcs.co/bookinthecall⁠. Jump on a free strategy session to see how we can help you!

Timestamps:

(2:17) - From a subcontracting point of view, what are you optimizing for?

(3:15) - How do you stay in business for a long period of time?

(4:42) - How do you limit the downside?

(5:26) - The best games in life can't be won, only played

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.

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