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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.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
40 minutes
Episodes
241
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Mastering Delay Analysis: A Deep Dive into How to Win Your Next Claim. (EP 181)

Mastering Delay Analysis: A Deep Dive into How to Win Your Next Claim. (EP 181)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Matthew Klinefelter, a Forensic Delay Analyst, Expert Witness and Director at Planetal Limited, a programme management consultancy offering full project lifecycle s…

00:53:38  |   Mon 19 Aug 2024
Construction Leadership – Are We Cultivating High-Quality Leaders in Our Industry? (EP 180)

Construction Leadership – Are We Cultivating High-Quality Leaders in Our Industry? (EP 180)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Ray Mellor-Pike, a QS and Managing Director of his Consultant QS practice.

In today’s conversation, Paul and Ray discuss leading construction teams with emotional in…

00:55:45  |   Mon 12 Aug 2024
Navigating Disputes: A Career in Construction Adjudication (EP 179)

Navigating Disputes: A Career in Construction Adjudication (EP 179)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Susan Francombe, Chair of the Adjudication Society and a distinguished Chartered Civil Engineer, Barrister, Adjudicator, and Arbitrator. Paul and Susan delve into S…

00:57:14  |   Mon 05 Aug 2024
Winning at Procurement: Success Tactics for Now and the Future (EP 178)

Winning at Procurement: Success Tactics for Now and the Future (EP 178)

This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the chief visionary officer at C-Link, a frequent guest on the show. Together, they explore the transformative potential of Digital Tendering and its far-…

00:42:06  |   Mon 29 Jul 2024
How to manage a Main Contractor: A subcontractor view. (EP 177)

How to manage a Main Contractor: A subcontractor view. (EP 177)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Rik Vere, Group Commercial Director at Stephenson Group, a specialist contractor in reinforced concrete frames and Shell & Core projects. Rik shares insights into h…

00:49:06  |   Mon 22 Jul 2024
Behind Tender Rejections: Unveiling the Reasons Main Contractors and Sub-Contractors Fall Short (EP 176)

Behind Tender Rejections: Unveiling the Reasons Main Contractors and Sub-Contractors Fall Short (EP 176)

In this episode, Paul meets Jason Cooney, Director at The Tender Team, a leading bid writing company that helps main and subcontractors craft winning bids. Throughout the conversation, Paul and Jason…

00:43:14  |   Mon 15 Jul 2024
3 Pleas to Construction Clients to Improve the Construction Industry (EP 175)

3 Pleas to Construction Clients to Improve the Construction Industry (EP 175)

In this episode, Paul meets Stuart Green, a Professor of Construction Management at the University of Reading. 

Stuart researches construction sector policy and has just authored Making Sense of Const…

00:54:40  |   Mon 08 Jul 2024
The 14 Biggest Reasons Construction Companies Go to Adjudication (EP 174)

The 14 Biggest Reasons Construction Companies Go to Adjudication (EP 174)

Join Paul this week as he welcomes Len Bunton, the Founder of Bunton Consulting, Vice Chairman of Scottish Mediation, and Chairman of their Excellence in Mediation Committee. Len also currently chair…

00:43:34  |   Mon 01 Jul 2024
A Review of Mitigation Obligations in Construction Contracts (EP 173)

A Review of Mitigation Obligations in Construction Contracts (EP 173)

In this episode, Paul reunites with Richard Brackstone, a former Quantity Surveyor turned Consultant renowned for his innovative approach to providing executive-level support to construction companie…

00:45:06  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Spreadsheets: Why Data Visualisation Matters in Construction Claims. (EP 172)

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Spreadsheets: Why Data Visualisation Matters in Construction Claims. (EP 172)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Justin Fellows, the Founder of 53 Quantum, an Independent Quantity Surveying consultancy specialising in Expert Analysis for Construction Lawyers and Commercial Dir…

00:46:00  |   Mon 17 Jun 2024
Why Carbon is the New Currency for Quantity Surveyors. (EP 171)

Why Carbon is the New Currency for Quantity Surveyors. (EP 171)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Jonah Balmford, Associate Director at Henry Riley, Head of Carbon Advisory, Head of APC, and an RICS Matrics Committee Member.

In today’s conversation, Paul and Jona…

00:39:09  |   Mon 10 Jun 2024
How can AI help Main Contractors Reimagine the Construction Supply Chain? (EP 170)

How can AI help Main Contractors Reimagine the Construction Supply Chain? (EP 170)

This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) at C-Link and Prosper

Together, they delve into the current state of supply chain management in the construction indust…

00:33:40  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
Construction Productivity is Broken - How Technology Can Fix It. (EP 169)

Construction Productivity is Broken - How Technology Can Fix It. (EP 169)

In this episode, Paul is joined by William Doyle, CEO at Gather.

William is an RICS chartered quantity surveyor who founded Gather in 2017 to capture and analyse site data. Gather aims to do what curr…

00:38:33  |   Mon 27 May 2024
Strategies for Improving Procurement: Strategic Procurement vs. General Buying. (EP 168)

Strategies for Improving Procurement: Strategic Procurement vs. General Buying. (EP 168)

This week, Paul is joined by Jon Watts, the Procurement and Supply Chain Director at Hayfield Homes.

In this follow-up to Episode 147, where they laid the groundwork on the disparities between Buying …

00:47:02  |   Mon 20 May 2024
Navigating Today's Market: 3 Critical Contract Clauses Contractors Must Master. (EP 167)

Navigating Today's Market: 3 Critical Contract Clauses Contractors Must Master. (EP 167)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Rob Hubbard, a QS and fellow of the RICS, an expert witness, adjudicator, arbitrator, and mediator.

In today’s conversation, Paul and Rob delve into a treasure test …

00:41:21  |   Mon 13 May 2024
The Death of the Quill - and the Birth of the eSignature (EP 166)

The Death of the Quill - and the Birth of the eSignature (EP 166)

This week, Paul is joined by his close friend and QS, Chris Barber. Chris is a Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) at C-Link.

Any main contractor knows the importance of getting subcontracts signed ASAP. Y…

00:38:02  |   Mon 06 May 2024
Final Account Meetings: How an FBI hostage negotiator’s tactics impact my approach. (EP 165)

Final Account Meetings: How an FBI hostage negotiator’s tactics impact my approach. (EP 165)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Ray Mellor-Pike, a QS and Managing Director of his own Consultant QS practice.

In today’s conversation, Paul and Ray discuss the final account process and share expe…

01:00:10  |   Mon 29 Apr 2024
How to resolve construction contract disputes quickly and cheaply. (EP 164)

How to resolve construction contract disputes quickly and cheaply. (EP 164)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Martin Burns, Head of ADR Research and Development at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Martin’s role is to develop tailored dispute avoidance an…

00:41:48  |   Mon 22 Apr 2024
How Mace are seriously addressing Collaboration with their Supply Chain through its Business School. (EP 163)

How Mace are seriously addressing Collaboration with their Supply Chain through its Business School. (EP 163)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Brian Moone FCIOB MRICS, the Director of Mace Business School. Brian is a former Project Manager and Director of Supply Chain Management at Mace.

In today’s conversa…

00:44:07  |   Mon 15 Apr 2024
Dragging the dreaded Tender Analysis process into the 21st Century with AI  (EP 162)

Dragging the dreaded Tender Analysis process into the 21st Century with AI (EP 162)

This week, Paul is joined by his close friend and QS, Chris Barber. Chris is a Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) at C-Link and Prosper and a passionate advocate for subcontractors on his YouTube channel,…

00:36:04  |   Mon 08 Apr 2024
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