Stopping Subcontractors Getting Screwed: A Straight-Talking Survival Guide for Beating Main Contractor Tactics on Every Job (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781291949346)

Stopping Subcontractors Getting Screwed: A Straight-Talking Survival Guide for Every Trade, On Every Job, In Every Country Across the world - from London to Los Angeles, Sydney to Johannesburg, Toronto to Dubai - subcontractors deal with the same hidden risks: unclear scopes, shifting programmes, late information, under-valued work, vanished variations, disputed delays, and final accounts that take forever. Stopping Subcontractors Getting Screwed is the first global, cross-trade guide designed to help subcontractors protect themselves on any project, under any contract, in any country. Written in practical, plain English, this book breaks down the everyday traps subcontractors face and shows you how to stay one step ahead. You'll learn how to document your work quickly and professionally, how to respond to programme changes, how to record delays, how to price variations, and how to submit payment applications that stand up to scrutiny. Whether you're an electrician, plumber, carpenter, steel fixer, tiler, dryliner, HVAC installer, roofer, joiner, decorator, landscaper, concrete specialist, or any other trade, the systems in this book will help you protect the value of your work. Inside, you'll find: - Universal subcontractor protection methods - Templates and scripts you can use instantly - A daily and weekly site documentation system - Tools for handling delays, rework, and scope changes - Step-by-step payment application guidance - Final account defence strategies - Retention and variation protection tools - Evidence habits that take seconds but save thousands Whether you run a small subcontractor business, supervise a team, or operate as a sole trader, this book gives you the confidence, clarity, and structure to avoid disputes and safeguard your margins. Practical. Global. Easy to use. Written for real construction life. This is the subcontractor survival guide the industry has needed for decades.

Author: Aiden P. Scott
ISBN-10: 1291949348
ISBN-13: 9781291949346
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 12/02/2025
Pages: 198
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.42d