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
Question Time: Your Construction and QS Challenges Answered (EP 200.1)
In our first-ever listener-driven Question Time episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber tackle your most pressing questions on Quantity Surveying, contract management, variations, and lessons learned.
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Celebrating 200 Episodes: Reflecting, Growing, and Looking Ahead (EP 200)
In this milestone episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber reflect on their Quantity Surveying careers, the origins of C-Link, and the evolution of Own the Build.
What You’ll Learn:
🔹 Lessons in Quantity …
Turning the Tables: Your Questions, My Answers – A Special Listener Q&A (EP 199)
Mastering Delay, Disruption, and the Power of "No" in Construction Disputes (EP 198)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Damian James, Director and Practicing Expert at Damian James Delay and Quantum Experts, to explore the dynamics of delay, disruption, and the importance of assertiv…
Mastering the Middle East Construction Market: Lessons from 70 Years in Business with Marcus Siddons (EP 197)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Marcus Siddons, Director of Baker Wilkins & Smith, an international firm of construction consultants with a long history of working in the Middle East. Marcus share…
Why Construction Needs to Act Like a Satnav: Ali Mafi on Time, Flow, and Project Success (EP 196)
Changing Perceptions: How Deconstruction is Fixing Construction’s Reputation (EP 195)
Understanding Construction Costs and the Pitfalls of Low Tendering (EP 194)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Parm Bhangal, QS, an Entrepreneur, Construction Expert, Business Coach, Keynote Speaker, and founder of Bhangals Construction Consultants, to discuss the challenges…
Valuable QS: How to Create or Become a 10/10 Quantity Surveyor. (EP 193)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Hilan Shah, a QS and Founder of Construction Mastery a company whose mission is to create as many World Class Construction pros as possible that go on to uplift, in…
Can we Rebuild Confidence in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) (EP 192)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Ali M Saad, an academic researcher and scholar on innovation, modernisation, digitalisation, and improvement in the UK construction industry. An advocate of change …
From Variations to EOTs: How to Defend Claims - Your Framework for Success (EP 191)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Matthew Greenhalgh, Director at ICRS Consult, to explore the world of construction claims management and dispute resolution.
Matthew shares his journey in the constr…
Mastering Provisional Sums: Navigating Complex Situations as a World-Class Quantity Surveyor (EP 190)
This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, Chief Visionary Officer at C-Link, to tackle the challenges of managing Provisional Sums in construction projects.
- Provisional Sums in Focus: Chris explain…
How to Stop Micro-Managing and Become an Effective Construction Leader: Insights from Eric Anderton (EP 189)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Eric Anderton, an expert in construction leadership and author of 'Construction Genius.’ Since 2004, Eric has been instrumental in helping construction companies bo…
Transforming Construction: Insights from the FIS Manifesto and Design Development Proposals (EP 188)
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Iain McIlwee, the CEO of the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS), an organisation uniting the supply …
From Basic Tools to AI: Understanding Digital Maturity in Construction (EP 187)
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In this episode, Paul is joined by James Garner, Global Head of Data, Insights, and Analytics at Gleeds, to discuss th…
Mastering Groundworks Procurement: A World-Class Approach for Quantity Surveyors (EP 186)
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This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, Chief Visionary Officer at C-Link, to break down the complexities of proc…
CSI meets Construction: How Reconstructing Crime Scenes for the Met Police Makes Me an Expert in Reconstructing Construction Claims (EP 185)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Rob Valenta, the Inventor of Claim Movies & Forensic Graphics used in Construction Disputes worldwide. Rob has 15 years of experience utilising this unique approach…
Mastering On-Account Payments: Ensuring Smooth Cash Flow in Construction. (EP 184)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Patrick Carroll, QS and Founder of Carroll Estimating. This business provides a team of Contractor Quantity Surveyors and Estimators for less cost than one QS emplo…
Navigating Uncertainty: Insights from the Q3 2024 Construction Market Report. (EP 183)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Nicola Skarkey, a Quantity Surveyor and member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), delivering stand-out, easy-to-read construction market repor…
Data Visualisation Secrets Every Quantity Surveyor Should Know (EP 182)
This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the chief visionary officer at C-Link and a frequent guest on the show. Together, they delve into the transformative power of data visualisation for comme…