Manage contracts like the boss you are!

We understand that being a subcontractor in today's world involves some unavoidable risks...

But what if I told you some risks have work arounds, and some will sink your business.

Would you want to know the difference?

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? 

“I can't have my builders think I’m being contractual." 

"He won’t give me the next job". 

"I can't ruin my relationships, I need the work.”

Mate, I hear you. 

BUT WHO IS REALLY BEING CONTRACTUAL?

If your Builder's contract includes ridiculously high liquidated damages, termination for convenience, and a dozen other unfair loopholes, isn't the contractual guy the Builder?

There are no two ways about it – if you are signing contracts without negotiating achievable terms, you are playing blind man’s bluff on the freeway.

I promise you, it is possible for you to read contracts just like you read drawings.

Let me show you how.

GET THE SUBBIES' TOOLBOX NOW

 

WHAT IS IN THE SUBBIES' TOOLBOX?

 

SUBCONTRACT REVIEW TOOLBOX

NEGOTIATE YOUR BUILDER'S CONTRACT LIKE THE BOSS YOU ARE!

  • Understand the type and nature of the contract
  • Use the Subcontract Review Checklist so you don't miss a step
  • Use the Heirarchy of Contract Risk Controls to triage which battles to pick
  • Understand what  special aspects of your business will need extra management, and cater for those considerations in the contract terms
  • Audit the scope of work, and drawing register
  • Read the General Conditions as easily as you read drawings
  • Develop your "Not Negotiables" list, and commit to upholding them
  • Negotiate amendments with confidence, and know exactly what to say to your builder to get them across the line
  • Understand whether you need to use the PPSR
  • Understand how to properly sign the contract, and how to make sure you get a properly signed copy back

SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT TOOLBOX

MANAGE RISK, GET WHAT YOU WANT OUT OF THE TRANSACTION

  • Develop a strategy to help you best implement the Subbies' Toolbox in your business
  • Nail your quotes and tenders
  • Turn the tables with your own post tender review meeting checklist
  • Make sure you're properly insured for the work you're about to sign up to
  • Understanding offer and acceptance, and avoid accidentally being stitched up on terms
  • Prepare and draft a Notice under the Subcontract
  • Know how to approach a dispute, give a Notice of Dispute, and properly record the outcome
  • Manage variations, and know what to do if your variation is rejected
  • Manage delays, and know what to do if your EOT is rejected
  • Properly manage practical completion to protect from LDs and get your retention released
  • Properly record evidence of the quality of your work to avoid short payment for defects, and rework for damage by others 

SECURITY OF PAYMENT TOOLBOX

PROTECT YOUR PAYMENT - MAXIMISE CASH FLOW

  • Implement an Accounts Receivable Escalation Procedure
  • Know what laws exist, choose the right debt recovery method for your situation
  • Work to correct payment periods so that you can claim as much as possible
  • Prepare a compliant payment claim
  • Properly serve your builder a copy of your Payment Claim
  • Know what to say when the builder gives you a dodgy reason for not paying you
  • Properly track and claim retention
  • Understand how to read the builder's Payment Schedule
  • Take the right steps at all the right times if you are short paid
  • Properly calculate your due date for payment
  • Claim interest on overdue payments
  • Know how and when to lawfully suspend work
  • Know your deadline to apply for Adjudication

ONGOING SUPPORT

For $997/month (incl GST) get instant access to all three toolboxes above, as well as ongoing member support as follows:

  • 2 x group Q&A sessions per week
  • Monthly masterclass 
  • Monthly member's only industry intelligence update
  • Track your team's implementation and outcomes using our current matters tracking board
  • Membership includes 5 users (additional users available for a small setup fee)
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING...

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE?

Every time the builder costs you time and money he is stealing your cash.

Every time the builder short pays you, he is crippling your cashflow.

How much can you afford to lose before you are working to cut even?

Most Subbies lose thousands every year jumping through hoops for builders without being sure if they were even obliged to under their subcontract in the first place.

Would you spend this much  to avoid paying that much  again this year?

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