- 01 Opening Credits
- 02 What Others Have Said
- 03 Thank You
- 04 Introduction
- 05 Chapter 1: The Rigged Game
- 06 Chapter 2: The Bidding Trap
- 07 Chapter 3: Premium Pricing
- 08 Chapter 4: Effective Negotiation
- 09 Chapter 5: The Kickoff Meeting
- 10 Chapter 6: Changes and Delays
- 11 Chapter 7: Dispute De-escalation
- 12 Chapter 8: Framework Agreements
- 13 Chapter 9: The Roadmap
- 14 What's Next
- 15 Bonus: Commercial Principles
- 16 Ending Credits
THE SUBCONTRACTOR’S EDGE: AUDIOBOOK
The Subcontractor’s Edge is not a manual on site-work or perfecting a trade; it is a tactical blueprint for the money-making side of construction. In an industry where 67% of companies fail within ten years, many subcontractors find themselves "trapped" by razor-thin margins, hostile contracts, and a constant cycle of low-bid chasing.
About the Author
Cian Brennan, descending from a family industry legacy that began in 1947. After working on massive high-stakes projects globally, including Iraq and Western Australia, he realized the industry was structurally rigged to exploit subcontractors by shifting 100% of the risk onto their shoulders.
Determined to change the industry for the better, he founded Quantum Contracts to provide subcontractors with the same level of contractual expertise used by the world's largest firms. By 2023, Brennan and his team had reviewed and managed over 6,000 contracts worth more than $20 billion, helping hundreds of contractors protect their livelihoods and thrive.
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