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In this episode, Paul is joined by Sarah Fox, a construction contract expert and Director at 500 Words<\/a>, who deliver simple digital trust-enhancing contracts to put construction companies in control. <\/p>\n

In this episode, we discuss the sky-high inflation we\u2019re experiencing and how best to manage the rising cost of materials with a specific view on tendering lump sum contracts and claims.<\/p>\n

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