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
- 241
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 61 - What can construction learn from other industries
In this episode, Paul is joined by Dr Oliver Jones, Research Director at Ryder Architecture, an award-winning international practice. Oliver’s day job is to develop the growing research power at Ryde…
Episode 60 - BIM there, done that.
In this episode, Paul is joined by Ronan Collins, Director of Digital Delivery at The Red Sea Development Company, a company responsible for the delivery of the world's most ambitious & regenerative …
Episode 59 - A construction lawyers guide to proving delays
In this episode, Paul is joined by Michael Downes, a Solicitor/Construction Expert at Gordons LLP, a law firm from Yorkshire. In this conversation, Paul and Micheal discuss how you can prove a delay …
Episode 58 - Strategic construction procurement – what is it?
In this episode, Paul is joined by Precious Zumbika-Lwanga, a Quantity Surveyor and the Founder at Carus Advisory Services. In this conversation, Paul and Precious discuss strategic sourcing in const…
Episode 57 - Return of the swamp thing
In this episode, Paul is joined by Piragash Sivanesan, Founder and MD of Totum Finance, an FCA regulated brokerage and debt advisor. In this conversation, Paul and Piragash discuss development financ…
Episode 56 - The professional relationship between Architects and QS
In this episode, Paul is joined by RICS Young Surveyor of the Year 2021, Javaad Khalil, who is the Founder and Managing Director of Consult North. In this conversation, Paul and Javaad debate why the…
Episode 55 - How can main contractors improve their businesses
In this episode, Paul is joined by Terry O’Mahoney, who is the Founder of the Construction Leaders Club. Terry is a construction leadership coach. In this conversation, he explores the different busi…
Episode 54 - Growing a pipeline of site deals
In this episode, Paul is joined by Jack Jiggens, who is both a developer and an investor at award-winning property developer XP Property. Paul and Jack talk about the art of sales and focus on Jack’s…
Episode 53 - How to manage a design team
In this episode, Paul is joined by Martin Prince-Parrott, who is an award-winning Architect and Development Director for SUB\URBAN WORKSHOP. Paul and Martin lean into Martin’s experience managing de…
Episode 52 - Creating a legacy of healthy buildings
In this episode, Paul is joined by Ben Channon, Director at Ekkist, a design business focused on creating better buildings. Ben is an Architect, author and WELL Mind Advisory member, and in this fasc…
Episode 51 - The spiralling cost of construction
In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Alex Hurn, Managing Director of Sillence Hurn, who are Building Consultants and Chartered Surveyors for both commercial and residential clients. This epis…
Episode 50 - Helen Chorley on investor relations as a developer
In this milestone episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Helen Chorley. She is a serial property investor and presenter of the Sky TV show Property Elevator. This episode discusses Helen’s experiences …
Episode 49 - Do construction folk make good developers?
In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Jay Munoz, a Chartered Civil Engineer and a Best Selling Author and a Property Developer at Assets for Life. This episode discusses Jay’s experiences tran…
Episode 48 - The construction knowledge gap
In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Gregor Harvie, Co-Founder of Designing Buildings, a business whose mission is to put all construction industry knowledge in one place and make it availabl…
Episode 47 - The tech is there, why no takeup
In this special episode, Paul and Liam are not joined by any guests. Instead, they talk about the adoption of technology in construction, how it differs from other sectors and what we can learn from …
Episode 46 - Managing the party wall process
In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Carl O’Boyle, Managing Director of Tayross Associates, for a frank discussion about party wall surveying. This episode discusses Carl’s experience as a pa…
Episode 45 - The decline of the high street
In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Andrew McDonald, Co-Founder of Credo Living and Tandem Real Estate. In this episode, we discuss Andrew’s experience as a Commercial agent and how he uses …
Episode 44 - Can construction contracts be 500 words long?
In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Sarah Fox, a construction contract expert and Director at 500 Words who deliver simple digital trust-enhancing contracts to put construction companies in …
Episode 43 - Data-driven sustainability
In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Brittany Harris, the CEO and Co-Founder at Qflow, a digital platform enabling construction teams to collect real-time materials and waste data at the sour…
Episode 42 - What working at a big developer teaches you about being a small developer?
In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Ben Richards, Director of Aura Homes, an SME Property Developer and an Award-Winning Architectural design company. This episode discusses how Ben's lesson…