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
Understanding the Difference: Liquidated Damages vs. Consequential Damages Explained. (EP 141)
This week, Paul is joined by Cian Brennan, Managing Director at Quantum Contract Solutions, a company giving “contractual superpowers to construction companies”. Cian helps contractors navigate the c…
Making Health and Safety a Profit Centre, not a Compliance Department. (EP 140)
In the studio today, I am joined by Gavin Coyle, CEO of Coyle Group, a Group of Companies serving the safety sector in the construction industry. Gavin is a thought leader, speaker, and safety mentor…
Emotional Intelligence in Construction: How to Build a team and Project. (EP 139)
In the studio today, Paul is joined by Dan Macpherson, Executive Director at Henry Riley, who is industry-leading in Construction Consultancy, cost management, health and safety and project managemen…
Wrongful Termination in Construction and how to spot a Termination at Will Clause. (EP 138)
In the studio today, I am joined by Abbie Chisnall, a construction solicitor at Holmes & Hills Solicitors. Abbie is a Construction Lawyer who helps construction companies to avoid costly disputes and…
The new way to tender and manage your supply chain: a Main Contractor’s story. (EP 137)
In the studio today, Paul is joined by Peter Jackson, the Managing Director of Seddon Housing Partnerships, a family-owned Main Contractor, now in its 125th year, operating across the Northwest.
Peter…
Navigating Collateral Warranties: A lawyer’s insight into what they are and when you need them. (EP 136)
In the studio today, I am joined by Connor Mennell. Connor is a Construction solicitor specialising in transactional and contentious dispute work at Gordons LLP.
Connor has negotiated and advised on t…
The Future of Quantity Surveying: The Project Brain. (EP 135)
This week, Paul is joined by Martin Paver, CEO and Founder of Projecting Success, a passionate team of visionaries, project managers and data scientists on a mission to change how we deliver projects…
From Estimator to QS: How do you handover from pre-construction to construction? (EP 134)
This week, Paul is joined by Carlene Goodearl, the Lead Commercial Manager at Anchor, a provider of specialist housing and a Board Member at Women in Social Housing.
Carlene is a construction manager…
Project Delays: How do you recover the cost of delay in three simple steps? (EP 133)
This week, Paul is joined by Peter Searle, Founder of Searle Management Consulting, a consultancy focused on making Contracting businesses more and more profitable.
In today’s show, Paul and Peter dis…
86% of workers believe they need to up-skill to cope with the changes that AI will bring. How does the RICS recommend Quantity Surveyors do this? (EP 132)
This week, Paul is joined by Andrew Knight, Global Data & Tech Lead at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), who I think everyone will have heard of. Andrew is a highly experienced techn…
Construction Contracts: Common misunderstandings, misconceptions and how to avoid mistakes that have massive consequences. (EP 131)
This week, Paul is joined by an experienced Construction Solicitor, Samuel Bawden, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at Holmes & Hills. Samuel is also the Chair at Constructing Excellence Essex,…
Working with the RICS on the Conflict Avoidance Pledge. (EP 130)
This week, Paul is joined by Len Bunton, the Founder of Bunton Consulting, Vice Chairman of Scottish Mediation, and Chairman of their Excellence in Mediation Committee. Len is also currently the Chai…
Contract Management in Construction: Tips to Avoid Pitfalls with Variations, Payments, and Nominated Subcontractors. (EP 129)
This week, Paul is joined by Cian Brennan, Managing Director at Quantum Contract Solutions, a company giving “contractual superpowers to construction companies”. Cian helps contractors navigate the c…
The Future of Construction Technology and the Role of Contractors and Quantity Surveyors. (EP 128)
In the studio today, Paul is joined by Owen Drury, a QS and now the Co-Founder of Bilt Renovation, a contractor bringing Residential Home Construction into The 21st Century.
In today’s conversation, …
Expert Insights for Quantity Surveyors on Resolving Claims in Construction. (EP 127)
In the studio today, Paul is joined by Sean Bradley, Contract & Commercial Management Consultant at SB Consultancy. Sean is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, a Fellow of the RICS and has over 30 years o…
Redefining the Hard Hat: Stories from 16 Years as a Woman Working on Site (EP 126)
In the studio today, Paul is joined by Michelle Hands, a Construction Engineer👷♀️Public speaker 📣 Filmmaker & Content Creator and the Director of She who dares, WINS.
Michelle has spent the last 16 …
Why subcontractors should never walk off site when they are not getting paid. (EP 125)
In the studio today, Paul is joined by Guy Jackson, who is the Founding Partner at Overford, a chartered quantity surveying practice that specialises in problem-solving complex construction and engin…
How much should Quantity Surveyors be paid? A Recruiter's view... (EP 124)
In the studio today, Paul is joined by Chirag Shah for something different a bit different. Chirag is a recruitment expert, founder, and principal consultant at PACE Global, a Project Controls Recrui…
An Open Letter to the Construction Minister - why we need Project Bank Accounts. (EP 123)
This week, Paul is joined by his close friend and QS, Chris Barber. Chris is a Co-Founder at Prosper, a platform helping subcontractors to scale their business and also a passionate advocate for subc…
