Tag: contractor payment issues

Wise Up Wednesday – Another £100 million Lost! So Let’s Review The Basics About Getting Paid – Part One

“Subcontractors fear bad debts owed to the supply chain following the collapse of a major main contractor could top £100m” is one of just many daunting headlines over recent months! That’s a …

Wise Up Wednesday – How Should Contracts Be Set Up And What To Watch Out For! Part 2

This second and final part of a recent ‘Wise up Wednesday’ explains some of the onerous terms I have come across in practice. Part one is here. Onerous Amendments Unfortunately, many Contractors …

Wise Up Wednesday – How Should Contracts Be Set Up And What To Watch Out For! Part 1.

The Standard JCT Building Sub-Contracts all follow the principle of having separate Articles of Agreement and Terms and Conditions documents. Over time the forms have been revised such as in 2011 to …

It’s Wise Up Wednesday! Are You Sick Of Trying To Collect Retention?

Streetwise Wise Up Wednesday Guides give you a quick burst of stuff that will help you in your business life. Sometimes quirky, sometimes hard hitting, but always guaranteed to make you think and …

It’s Wise Up Wednesday: A Veritable Cornucopia For Subcontractors!

This week’s Wise Up Wednesday is as the subject line suggests about a Veritable Cornucopia for Subcontractors, Trade Contractors and Specialist Contractors. A cornucopia, also called the horn of plenty, was a …

It’s Wise Up Wednesday #2: Are Kier Really Going To Charge Subbies To Work For Them?

I have never sent two Wise Up Wednesdays on the same day, but when I read in Construction Enquirer that Kier intend to charge subbies to work for them i just had …

It’s Wise Up Wednesday: It’s Not The Fact He’s Gone; It’s What He Said On The Way Out!

When Richard Harrington the Construction Minister resigned on Monday night, his parting shot could have serious implications for your business. Harrington said that “the government’s approach to Brexit is playing roulette with …

It’s Wise Up Wednesday: What A Shambles!

No I’m not talking about Brexit, although of course that is a complete shambles. I’m talking about the Construction Industry! Carillion, Lakehouse, Forrest, Dawnus and now Interserve! Whose next I wonder? And …

It’s Wise Up Wednesday: Get Your Contract Checked For Free With “Checkit”!

Our “Wise Up Wednesdays” are based on a lifetime in construction, and the 28 years spent resolving disputes and problems exclusively for Specialist Contractors, from a few £thousand pounds to literally tens …

Wise Up Wednesday February 2019 Compilation Issue

Every Wednesday, Barry Ashmore, managing director of StreetwiseSubbie.com,  sends his ‘Wise up Wednesday’ e-mail to around 10,000 Specialist Contractors. Full of important information to help Subbies to keep on top of Contractual, …

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