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
Episode 20 - Designing and selling unique homes
In this episode, Paul and Liam meet Karolina Adamczyk, Chief Visionary Officer at Ademchic, a multi-disciplinary interior design and branding consultancy. Karolina provides tips on how developers can…
Episode 19 - Let’s talk about variations
In this episode, Paul and Liam catch up with Jason Farnell, Adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator from Commercial Risk Management, to discuss variations.
We put forward the following scenario to Ja…
Episode 18 - Planning for Success
In this episode, Paul and Liam meet David Kemp, Managing Director of DRK Planning (www.drkplanning.co.uk), a multi-disciplinary planning and development consultancy. David provides tips on how develo…
Episode 17 - Missing the boat on development finance
In this episode, Paul and Liam catch up with Ian Humphreys, Co-Founder of Brickflow (brickflow.com) - the UK's first search engine for development finance - about innovation in development finance. I…
Episode 16 - Equity vs. Debt
In this episode, Paul speaks with Piragash Sivanesan, Founder and MD of Totum Finance, an FCA regulated brokerage and debt advisor, about funding options for developers: specifically, equity funding …
Episode 15 - The cost of the fit-out
How much should I budget, and how can I maximise profit?
In this episode, Paul catches up with Christopher Barber, a co-Founder at C-Link (www.c-link.com). Chris is a qualified Quantity Surveyor, a…
Episode 14 - Ask the Architect
How can clients make Architects more efficient?
In this episode, Paul meets Hugo McCloud a Partner at 1200 Works (www.1200works.com) an architecture practice in London. The topic of conversation is f…
Episode 13 - Vesting Certificates
In this Episode, Paul catches up with Jason Farnell, Adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator from Commercial Risk Management, to discuss vesting certificates.
We put forward the following scenario to…
Episode 12 - Programme Negotiations
Do Principal Contractors give enough consideration to programme negotiation?
In this episode, Paul and Liam discuss how you should treat programme negotiation with the same level of focus applied to p…
Episode 11 - Planning for Opportunities and Risks
How should a developer, acting as the Main Contractor, or a Main Contractor themselves, plan for the unknown risks they’re going to encounter on a project?
In this episode, Paul and Liam discuss how y…
Episode 10 - Bank Monitoring on Project Developments
In this episode, Paul and Liam speak with Piragash Sivanesan, Founder and MD of Totum Finance, an FCA regulated brokerage and debt advisor, about bank monitoring on project developments.
Why do banks…
Episode 9 - Where and How do I find a Project Manager?
We know that having a good project manager on your team is critical for an SME developer or Main Contractor to deliver a successful development.
In this episode, Paul and Liam discuss what to look for…
Episode 8 - Architects and Delay Analysis
In this episode, Paul and Liam discuss architects and delay analysis with Jason Farnell, Adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator from Commercial Risk Management.
We put forward the following scenario…
Episode 7 - In what circumstances is Construction Management not suitable for a developer? Part 2
In previous episodes, we've explored the benefits of Construction Management. Today, Paul runs through the scenarios where Construction Management may not be the most suitable procurement route for y…
Episode 6 - In what circumstances is Construction Management not suitable for a developer? Part 1
In previous episodes, we’ve explored the benefits of Construction Management. Today, Paul runs through the scenarios where Construction Management may not be the most suitable procurement route for y…
Episode 5 - What do lenders look for from a developer?
In this episode, Paul and Liam ask Piragash Sivanesan, Founder and MD of Totum Finance, an FCA regulated brokerage and debt advisor, what do lenders look for from an SME developer?
Head to www.get.c-l…
Episode 4 - Late Payments & Site Delays
In this episode, Paul and Liam discuss late payments and site delays with Jason Farnell, Adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator from Commercial Risk Management.
We put forward a late payment and sit…
Episode 3 - Subcontract Tendering and Procurement
In this weeks episode, Paul provides an overview on why there’s a lot more to subcontract tendering than you think and delivers the five key stages of subcontract procurement.
Head to www.get.c-link.c…
Episode 2 - Give me the numbers
In this episode, Paul provides a breakdown of the economics of construction management versus traditional construction procurement and the financial impact on a developer of choosing one over the oth…
