Own The Build
Construction is one of the most complex, fragmented and challenging industries to work in, but when you reflect on a finished project, there is always great satisfaction in the work done. Join Quantity Surveyor and Founder of C-Link (www.c-link.com), Paul Heming, each week as he interviews experts from across the construction industry to share tactics for project success and uncover technologies of the future that will take us forward. Own the Build is a show for Main Contractors, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers or anyone interested in learning more about the construction world.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 240
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The QS Career Isn’t Linear — And That’s a Good Thing (EP 233)
In episode 233, Paul welcomes Alice Graham, a chartered Quantity Surveyor turned Solution Specialist at Procore Technologies. Together, they unpack Alice’s career journey — from studying QS at Heriot…
Question Time Returns: The QS Career Clinic – From Roy Keane to Red Flags in Procurement (EP 232)
QS to Software Founder: Why Construction Needs to Work Smarter, Not Harder (EP 231)
In this special episode of Own the Build, Paul is a guest on Ross Griffin's Inventing Construction podcast.
The conversation dives deep into Paul’s journey from subcontractor QS to co-founder of C-Lin…
Can AI Empower the Subcontractor? (EP 230)
In the final part of the Contract Clarity Series, Paul is joined once again by the brilliantly practical contract expert Sarah Fox to explore the future of contracting in construction.
They dive into …
10 Commercial Mistakes I Made Early in My Career — And What I’d Do Differently (EP 228)
In this reflective episode of Own the Build, Paul is joined by Chris Barber to dive deep into the early mistakes they made as young Quantity Surveyors — and what they’ve learned from them since.
If yo…
Capping Your Risk – Why Every Contractor Needs to Limit Their Liability (EP 227)
When It’s Time to Walk Away: How to Terminate a Contract Without Blowing Everything Up (EP 226)
In the first instalment of our 4-part Contract Clarity Series with Sarah Fox — contract strategist, speaker, and author of Small Works Contracts in Just 500 Words — Paul dives into one of the trickie…
The Habit of Excellence – What Construction Can Learn from Army Leadership (EP 225)
In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Langley Sharp, former Head of the Centre for Army Leadership at Sandhurst, Commanding Officer of the Parachute Regiment, and now MD of Frontier Leadership.
With o…
Redefining the QS Role: Strategy, Influence, and Impact (EP 224)
In this episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber challenge the view of Quantity Surveyors as mere cost controllers — and makes the case for QSs to step up as strategic commercial advisors.
Through person…
Settlement Strategies: How to Resolve Construction Conflicts Before They Spiral (EP 223)
In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Stefan Panourgias, a seasoned commercial consultant and specialist in construction settlements. With a career spanning London, New York, Malaysia, and the Middle…
From Labourer to Leader: Why Every QS Should Spend More Time on Site (EP 222)
In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Stephen Harpur, Managing Director at Sharpur Consultancy – a Chartered Construction Manager with more than 25 years in the industry. Stephen’s journey is anythin…
From Oil to Off-Grid: How One Village Set a New Standard for UK Housing (EP 221)
In the studio today, Paul is joined by Emma Fletcher, Low Carbon Homes Director at Octopus Energy, Chair of the RICS Residential Professional Group Panel, and a lifelong innovator in residential deve…
Question Time #6: Your Construction and QS Challenges Answered (EP 220.1)
In our latest listener-driven Question Time episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber return to tackle your commercial, contractual, and career questions—this time covering subcontracting from both sides…
Estimators vs QSs: Can We Finally Work as One Team? (EP 220)
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THE MERGER SPECIAL: Built by QSs, Built by Estimators: Why C-Link and E1 Joined Forces
The Merger Special: Why C-Link and EstimateOne Joined Forces to Change Construction
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Breaking the ‘Cycle of Doom’: How Subcontractors Can Take Back Control of Their Business (EP 219)
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Psychic Entropy: The Silent Killer of Leadership Teams in Construction (EP 218)
Today, Paul’s guest is Dave Stitt, a Chartered Civil Engineer, Fellow of the CIOB, and one of the UK’s most respected leadership coaches in construction. With nearly five decades in the industry, Dav…
Mental Toughness = Commercial Power: Win the Hard Meetings (EP 217)
Today, Paul’s guest is Dan Bradley, Managing Director at BPM Project Management in New Zealand and Founding Director at ConTech Solutions, a business focused on streamlining construction through digi…
Question Time #5: Your Construction and QS Challenges Answered (EP 216.1)
In our latest listener-driven Question Time episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber dive into your pressing Quantity Surveying and construction challenges. From late payments to navigating design dispu…