# Ep. 57 - Why Contractors Can’t Afford to Skip the Contract: Bid Reviews, Clauses, and Hidden Risk

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Podcast: [Construction Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-conversations-6912327)
Published: 2026-08-11T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://constructionconversations.podbean.com/e/when-contracts-bite-hidden-clauses-that-hurt-subs/
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Duration seconds: 3655

## Resource

In this episode, Justin Ullman and Andrew Rener discuss how AI and data analytics are transforming construction risk management, contract review, and project execution. They explore the future of Rhino Docs, knowledge graphs, and how technology can augment human expertise in the industry. Today's Guests: Andrew Rener: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-rener-phd-pe-dbia-f-asce-956821a/ Justin Ullman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinullman/ Episode Sponsors: Check Out Trunk Tools: https://trunktools.com/

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