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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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Making Construction a great place to work: can flexible working help - a view after one year of research. (EP 121)

Making Construction a great place to work: can flexible working help - a view after one year of research. (EP 121)

In the studio today, Paul is joined by Emma Stewart, MBE, Co-Founder at TimeWise. Emma is a social entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working with people, policymakers and businesses to ta…

00:42:52  |   Mon 12 Jun 2023
Smash and grab adjudications: what are they and how can you protect your project? (EP 120)

Smash and grab adjudications: what are they and how can you protect your project? (EP 120)

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…

00:38:28  |   Mon 05 Jun 2023
The Power of Record-Keeping: Why Records are Critical for Project Success. (EP 119)

The Power of Record-Keeping: Why Records are Critical for Project Success. (EP 119)

In the studio today, Paul is joined by Yosof Ewing. Yosof is Head Coach at The Contract Coach, who advises construction businesses that wish to work differently and avoid disputes before they happen.

00:42:17  |   Mon 29 May 2023
Entire Agreement Clauses: What You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Tender (EP 118)

Entire Agreement Clauses: What You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Tender (EP 118)

In the studio today, we have Lawrence Pearce, a construction solicitor at Holmes & Hills Solicitors. Lawrence is a Construction Lawyer who helps construction companies to avoid costly disputes and ke…

00:38:00  |   Mon 22 May 2023
Navigating the Use of Provisional Sums in Construction Contracts (EP 117)

Navigating the Use of Provisional Sums in Construction Contracts (EP 117)

In the studio today, we have Richard Brackstone, CEO of RB Management and Consulting Ltd. Richard is a QS turned consultant who’s unique consultancy has an innovative approach providing specialist, e…

00:45:29  |   Mon 15 May 2023
The Equipment Equation: Weighing the Costs of Hiring vs. Buying Plant for your business (EP 116)

The Equipment Equation: Weighing the Costs of Hiring vs. Buying Plant for your business (EP 116)

In the studio today, we have Daniel Parker, the UK Country Manager for easyToolhire, a platform that simplifies the rental of tools, equipment and machinery. Daniel is a serial entrepreneur intereste…

00:39:11  |   Mon 08 May 2023
The Contractor's Guide to Getting Paid: Dealing with Delays and Cost Disputes (EP 115)

The Contractor's Guide to Getting Paid: Dealing with Delays and Cost Disputes (EP 115)

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…

00:53:52  |   Mon 01 May 2023
The Future of Quantity Surveying: Data Analytics and the Changing Landscape of Construction with the RICS (EP 114)

The Future of Quantity Surveying: Data Analytics and the Changing Landscape of Construction with the RICS (EP 114)

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…

00:39:05  |   Mon 24 Apr 2023
Inside the Mind of a Subcontractor: What Happens when they receive a Main Contract Tender (EP 113)

Inside the Mind of a Subcontractor: What Happens when they receive a Main Contract Tender (EP 113)

This week, Paul is joined by Mike Wharton, Chief Executive Officer at Complete Roofing Systems, Allied Roofing and Roof Analytics. Mike is passionate about quality and standards in the delivery of co…

00:44:27  |   Mon 17 Apr 2023
How to navigate the choppy waters between material supplier and customer, as a subcontractor. (EP 112)

How to navigate the choppy waters between material supplier and customer, as a subcontractor. (EP 112)

This week, Paul is joined by Nicola Barden, Managing Director at BSF Solid Surfaces, a specialist subcontractor specialising in 3D Thermoforming and producing bespoke centrepiece designs since 1998.

D…

00:40:45  |   Mon 10 Apr 2023
How to Work Smarter, Not Harder: Balancing Work and Life in Construction. (EP 111)

How to Work Smarter, Not Harder: Balancing Work and Life in Construction. (EP 111)

This week, Paul is joined by Parag Prasad, a Business Coach, focusing heavily on construction. Managing Director at The Business Growth Agency. Parag was awarded London Business Coach of the Year 201…

00:44:02  |   Mon 03 Apr 2023
Beyond the Headlines: The Impact of Value Engineering on the Grenfell Disaster. (EP 110)

Beyond the Headlines: The Impact of Value Engineering on the Grenfell Disaster. (EP 110)

This week, Paul is joined by Samantha Mepham, Partner - National Head of Health and Safety Services at Rider Levett Bucknall, a global Quantity Surveying and Construction consultancy.

In this thought-…

00:39:49  |   Mon 27 Mar 2023
Why Subcontractors need to be better at saying no (EP 109)

Why Subcontractors need to be better at saying no (EP 109)

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…

00:40:28  |   Mon 20 Mar 2023
How a kit-of-parts will impact construction in the future (EP 108)

How a kit-of-parts will impact construction in the future (EP 108)

This week, Paul is joined by Dale Sinclair, the Head of Digital Innovation at WSP. Many of you will know WSP, but if you don’t, WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services fir…

00:37:53  |   Mon 13 Mar 2023
How to ACTUALLY manage risk on construction projects (EP 107)

How to ACTUALLY manage risk on construction projects (EP 107)

This week, Paul is joined by Chris Ritson, Senior Risk & Uncertainty Consultant at Safran, a software company building a unified project management solution to help organisations confidently tackle c…

00:51:10  |   Mon 06 Mar 2023
Project Alliancing vs. Fixed Price Contracts - A New Dawn (EP 106)

Project Alliancing vs. Fixed Price Contracts - A New Dawn (EP 106)

This week, Paul is joined by Ian Hepstinall, an Associate Professor in Project Management at the University of Birmingham, a coach, an advisor, and the Author of the Executive Guide to Breakthrough P…

00:44:34  |   Mon 27 Feb 2023
Why construction finds a home in the circular economy (EP 105)

Why construction finds a home in the circular economy (EP 105)

This week, Paul is joined by Tim Danson, Technical Director of Sustainability at WSP in the UK. Many of you will know WSP, but if you don’t, WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional…

00:36:54  |   Mon 20 Feb 2023
Could we do a 4-day week in construction? (EP 104)

Could we do a 4-day week in construction? (EP 104)

This week, Paul is joined by Joe Ryle, Director of the 4 Day Week Campaign, Media and Comms Lead for the think tank Autonomy and former advisor to the Shadow Chancellor.

Joe is leading the campaign fo…

00:41:57  |   Mon 13 Feb 2023
How main contractors collaborate: a subcontractor's story (EP 103)

How main contractors collaborate: a subcontractor's story (EP 103)

This week, Paul is joined by Angela Mansell, Managing Director at Mansell Build, one of the UK’s longest-established and most experienced sub-contractors in the field of SFS, plastering, partitioning…

00:45:03  |   Mon 06 Feb 2023
The top 10 things to look out for in a contract (EP 102)

The top 10 things to look out for in a contract (EP 102)

This week, Paul is joined by Simon Robinson, a Quantity Surveyor and the Director at Subport, an Award Winning Quantity Surveying Consultancy Supporting Subcontractors to secure their profits.

In toda…

00:51:49  |   Mon 30 Jan 2023
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