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Who Should Carry the Risk? The Subcontract Debate Commercial Directors Must Have (EP 265)
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- Own The Build
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- May 4, 2026
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Summary
In this episode, Paul is joined by Ray Mellor-Pike, Managing Director at RMP Consulting, for a deep dive into one of construction’s most uncomfortable — and important — questions: Are we allocating risk in a way that actually works? Drawing on experience across PQS, main contracting and subcontracting, Ray brings a rare, balanced perspective on how contracts are written, negotiated and — often — misunderstood. The conversation focuses on the clauses that matter most: why limitatio...