The Subbies' Toolbox Podcast
autor: Michelle Cirson
Nejnovější epizoda
Episode 21 - will there be a BAN on retentions?
Episode 21 - will there be a BAN on retentions?
O tomto podcastu
The Subbies Toolbox Podcast is for Australian commercial subcontractors who want to understand the real rules of construction and stop being worn down by outdated systems and one-sided contracts.
Hosted by Michelle Cirson, a construction lawyer, adjudicator and former builder contracts administrator, this podcast calls out industry norms that no longer make sense and explains how subcontractors can navigate them with clarity and confidence. Michelle explores topics like contract risk, power imbalances, commercial leverage and smarter ways to work within the system while pushing for better outcomes across the industry.
Season 2 marks the evolution of the podcast from Tricks of Your Trade into The Subbies Toolbox, with a sharper focus on education, systems, and advocacy that help subcontractors stay out of disputes and in control of their businesses.
New episodes are released weekly.
www.subbiestoolbox.com.au
Epizody
Nejnovějších 20 z 86 epizod
- Episode 21 - will there be a BAN on retentions? · 41 min · Řada 2Could banning cash retentions actually create a bigger problem for subcontractors? In this episode of The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle Cirson takes a look at the push to…
- Episode 20 - Maximum Due Dates for Subbie Invoices · 19 min · Řada 2In this episode of The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle Cirson looks at the maximum payment due dates that apply to subcontractors around Australia, and the rules many subbies…
- Episode 19 - Your Builder Is Being Paid to Pay You in Arrears · 19 min · Řada 2What if paying a fee to get your progress claim sooner is actually helping your builder pay you later? In this episode of The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle Cirson takes a…
- Episode 18 - What Is In An Accounts Receivable Escalation Procedure (AREP) · 28 min · Řada 2Getting paid isn’t just about sending an invoice and chasing it when it’s overdue. In this episode of The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle Cirson breaks down what should…
- Episode 17 - The Cost of Fighting for Principles in Construction · 25 min · Řada 2What happens when proving you're right ends up costing more than the dispute itself? In this episode of The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle Cirson explores the real cost of…
- Episode 16 - Trusting the Builder's Staffer with Your Money · 27 min · Řada 2This week on The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle shares the story behind a social media post that sparked plenty of debate across the construction industry. Drawing on her…
- Episode 15 - Don't Use a Debt Collector Until You've Listened to This · 18 min · Řada 2This week on The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, I'm talking about a topic that catches a lot of Aussie Subbies out when cashflow gets tight: debt collectors. When a builder isn't…
- Episode 14 - How Builders DEED Away Their Debt · 24 min · Řada 2This week on The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, I'm unpacking one of the most frustrating situations subcontractors face in commercial construction. What happens when a builder tells…
- Episode 13 - How to Get Paid Deposits Without Giving Bank Guarantees · 16 min · Řada 2This week on The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle breaks down how subcontractors are successfully getting paid deposits for offsite goods without handing over bank guarantees…
- Episode 12 - Clauses to Watch in Schedule of Rates Contracts · 17 min · Řada 2This week on The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle Cirson breaks down one of the most misunderstood contract models in Commercial Construction — schedule of rates contracts. At…
- Episode 11 - Contract Works Insurance Explained for Aussie Subbies · 27 min · Řada 2This week on The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, I’m unpacking one of the most misunderstood insurance clauses in commercial construction contracts: Contract Works Insurance. If your…
- Episode 10 - How Builders Use Subbie Payment Schedules to Cook Their Books at EOFY · 22 min · Řada 2This week on The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle pulls back the curtain on the EOFY payment schedule tactics builders use to make their financial position look healthier than…
- Episode 9 - Protect Your Cashflow With Purchase Order Terms · 19 min · Řada 2This week on The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, I’m talking about something a lot of subcontractors overlook until it goes horribly wrong: purchase order terms and conditions. If…
- Episode 8 - Your EOFY Contract Review Runway · 19 min · Řada 2As we roll toward the end of financial year, builders across Australia are pushing hard to lock subcontractors into contracts before June 30. And if you’re an Aussie subbie in…
- Episode 7 - How to Get Your Departure Schedule Approved Faster (Recast) · 11 min · Řada 2In this episode, Michelle shares three practical ways to shorten your departure schedule and make it easier for builders to actually engage with your proposed changes. If you’ve…
- Episode 6 - Material Price Increases v Fixed Price Contracts · 28 min · Řada 2Ep#6 – Material Price Increases v Fixed Price Contracts Material price increases are back in the construction industry and subcontractors everywhere are starting to feel that…
- Episode 4 - The Shift Towards AI in Contract Review · 20 min · Řada 2AI is starting to show up everywhere in construction, including contract reviews. For subcontractors working in commercial construction, that can sound like a huge time saver…
- Episode 5 - The Hidden Impact of Fair Contract Laws on Subcontractors · 20 min · Řada 2This week on The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, we’re talking about unfair contract terms laws and whether the changes brought in during 2023 have actually made things better for…
- Episode 3 - The Power of ITPs in Subcontracting · 18 min · Řada 2In this episode, Michelle explains why Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) are one of the most overlooked tools subcontractors have to protect themselves on commercial construction…
- Episode 2 - Mastering Risk Management for Subcontractors · 18 min · Řada 2In this episode of The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle breaks down one of the most overlooked risk areas for commercial subcontractors: purchase order terms and conditions…
