If you're a subcontractor in the construction industry, it's important to keep an eye out for signs that your builder might be struggling financially. In this episode, I discuss the top 10 signs to watch out for, and what they could mean for your business. I also provide practical tips for assessing the situation and protecting yourself in case of a builder's insolvency.

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In this episode of Tricks of your Trade, I'm sharing my tips for prioritizing contract departures when negotiating with your builder. Instead of getting lost in legal jargon and clauses, I take a practical approach to help you identify what's really important for your project.

Here are the key takeaways:

Thanks for listening to the Tricks of your Trade podcast, and don't forget to tune in next time for more trade secrets!

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If your builder has just gone broke, you have a window of opportunity to negotiate a payment and some terms to complete the job with the principal. If you go into this negotiation the stress ball emotional wreck you understandably are, there’s a good chance you might agree to terms that don’t work for you. In this episode of the Tricks of Your Trade Podcast, I drill down on the four leverage indicators you need to consider before you go into this negotiation.

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If you are a subcontractor working for commercial builders, and you supply materials and equipment for your trade work, you need to be on the lookout for the Supplier Warranty Deed.

If your builder’s includes one of these deeds, you might find yourself the meat between the builder and your supplier when the builder asks you to convince the supplier to sign their big scary deed at the end of the job.

Tune into the episode for more details.

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Non-union subcontractors may be cheaper, but do they really provide the same quality and value as union subcontractors? Find out in this week’s podcast with special guest, Tim Dive!

"The best thing you can do in my book, the best thing any company can do is remain in control of your business as much as you can." - Tim Dive

In this podcast episode, Tim shares how unions gain access to workers and how companies can protect themselves from the unions. He also shares how unions can impose orders and control how the agreement works, and divisions that can be caused between workers and management.

In this episode, Tim and I chat about:

1. How unions are using the Fair Work Act to gain control of businesses and industries.
2. How to challenge unions when they come on-site without a permit.
3. What small businesses need to know about multi-enterprise bargaining and exclusions in the construction industry.

Learn more about Tim Dive at >>  www.workplaceas.com

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Today I'm interviewing Cian Brennan, CEO of Quantum Contracting Solutions. With a background working for tier 1 contractors, and qualifications in engineering and construction management Cian Brennan has witnessed first hand what goes on behind closed doors in the contractor's camp, and how they deal with subbie administration.

Cian Brennan's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLrQJhXFso-EeDnebvW_uXQ

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Welcome to our special guest Tim Dive from Workplace Advisory Specialists. In this episode we discuss the best type of Contract for an ABN worker, and the common ways subcontracting businesses come unstuck when hiring labour that doesn’t want to go on the payroll. If you would like to contact Tim for more information, Tim’s details are below: Tim Dive Director - Workplace Advisory Specialists [email protected] www.workplaceas.com Ph: 0415 710 174

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What to do if you're builder is directing you to build something you know doesn't comply with the National Construction Code.

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Changing pace on our podcast today, because recently I've had a front row seat to some very large protracted disputes, where the parties won't settle because one party is fighting for the principle of it.

In this episode I'm ripping the band aid off and getting real about why you're better off using commerical cost benefit principles to settle a dispute, rather than moral principles, or even the rights you have under the Contract. 

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In recent weeks we have seen trade credit insurers pull cover on particular builders with 30 days notice. Many subcontractors are now wondering whether their trade credit insurance policy is pointless? 

In this episode I drill down into all of the factors you should consider before you give up your policy. 

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