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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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every 6 days
Average duration
40 minutes
Episodes
241
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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How do you get your contract right? (EP 101)

How do you get your contract right? (EP 101)

This week, Paul is joined by Patricia Haywood, the Director and Commercial Lead at Haywood Consulting, a construction consultancy leveraging contracts to drive profits. Patricia is a lawyer, QS, adju…

00:44:15  |   Mon 23 Jan 2023
How one woman’s attempt to save her family business is saving UK construction (EP 100)

How one woman’s attempt to save her family business is saving UK construction (EP 100)

In this landmark episode, Own the Build has a first in having three special guests in the studio. Paul is joined by Katie Hathaway (Head of Business Engagement and Communications), Natalie King (Oper…

00:42:15  |   Mon 16 Jan 2023
5 Own the Build moments you need to listen to! (EP 99)

5 Own the Build moments you need to listen to! (EP 99)

This week, we’re doing something a little different.

As we approach a century of episodes, Paul reflects on five moments from the Own the Build catalogue to date, which he feels he personally extracte…

00:38:43  |   Mon 09 Jan 2023
Why are we struggling so much with labour in UK construction? (EP 98)

Why are we struggling so much with labour in UK construction? (EP 98)

This week, Paul is joined by David Nash, the Director of Strategy and Policy at The ECITB, a non-departmental public body supporting training and skills development across the engineering constructio…

00:41:06  |   Mon 19 Dec 2022
How to manage pre-construction: a digital QS’ perspective (EP 97)

How to manage pre-construction: a digital QS’ perspective (EP 97)

This week, Paul is joined by Ross Griffin, the Founder & Chief Commercial Specialist at KOSMOS, which provides specialist commercial management advice to the Nordic & Irish construction industries.

Pa…

00:45:04  |   Mon 12 Dec 2022
Do main contractors realise how fragile their supply chain is? (EP 96)

Do main contractors realise how fragile their supply chain is? (EP 96)

This week, Paul is joined by Jo Lucas, Director of Co.Cre8, a consultancy enabling thriving project eco-systems through knowledge, networks, and behaviours and also by Gareth Evans, the CEO at Smart …

00:44:16  |   Mon 05 Dec 2022
How do you best procure an M & E package? (EP 95)

How do you best procure an M & E package? (EP 95)

This week, Paul is joined by James Major, the Founder of Hubb.pro. HubbPro is an AI-Powered Platform Revolutionising The Design Of Low Carbon, Net-Zero Homes. James is a genuine M & E expert, and he …

00:36:22  |   Mon 28 Nov 2022
How will bitcoin and blockchain technology affect construction? (EP 94)

How will bitcoin and blockchain technology affect construction? (EP 94)

This week, Paul is joined by Charlene Colas, the Founding Managing Partner from Bespok Construction Consultants. Charlene is an Advisor in the Built Environment and a genuine enthusiast on AI, Blockc…

00:38:52  |   Mon 21 Nov 2022
Why only 15% of contractors have valid insurance (EP 93)

Why only 15% of contractors have valid insurance (EP 93)

This week, Paul is joined by Mark Herbert who is a Construction Insurance expert from Construction Insure.

Mark takes great pride in educating clients on their needs and why they need certain policies…

00:30:21  |   Mon 14 Nov 2022
How a lawyer suggests you manage the final account process (EP 92)

How a lawyer suggests you manage the final account process (EP 92)

This week, Paul is joined by Michael Downes, a Solicitor/Construction Expert at Gordons LLP, a law firm from Yorkshire.

In this highly insightful episode, Michael provides thoughtful advice on managin…

00:45:09  |   Mon 07 Nov 2022
Why you should use mediation to solve disputes (EP 91)

Why you should use mediation to solve disputes (EP 91)

This week, Paul is joined by Neil Boothroyd, an Adjudicator, Mediator, Arbitrator and Quantum Expert Witness at Gateley Vinden, which is a multi-disciplinary quantity surveying consultancy. 

In this f…

00:40:49  |   Mon 31 Oct 2022
How to save Quantity Surveying from extinction (EP 90)

How to save Quantity Surveying from extinction (EP 90)

This week, Paul is joined by Heather Evans, a Partner and the National Head of Sustainability at Rider Levett Bucknall, a Global Construction and Property Consultancy. 

In this entertaining conversati…

00:38:05  |   Mon 24 Oct 2022
The skyscraper of the future (EP 89)

The skyscraper of the future (EP 89)

This week, Paul is joined by Diego Padilla-Phillips, Technical Director and Net-Zero and Decarbonisation Lead for WSP in the UK. Many of you will know WSP, but if you don’t, WSP is one of the world’s…

00:36:31  |   Mon 17 Oct 2022
Is Quantity Surveying on the verge of extinction? (EP 88)

Is Quantity Surveying on the verge of extinction? (EP 88)

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…

00:36:27  |   Mon 10 Oct 2022
A secret about Building Regs you need to know (EP 87)

A secret about Building Regs you need to know (EP 87)

This week Paul is joined by Dr Mark Key, a Chartered Construction Manager, Building Engineer, Author and Researcher. Mark has just written a book on behalf of the Institute of Civil Engineers titled …

00:36:35  |   Mon 03 Oct 2022
How to avoid disputes in construction? (EP 86)

How to avoid disputes in construction? (EP 86)

This week Paul is joined by Tom Hawkins from FTI consulting, a Global Consulting firm. Tom is a Quantity Surveyor and Quantum Expert Witness for Construction and Engineering Industry Matters. In this…

00:42:33  |   Mon 26 Sep 2022
A guide to patent defects, latent defects and structural warranties (EP 85)

A guide to patent defects, latent defects and structural warranties (EP 85)

This week Paul is joined by Joe Gooden, Head of Broking (Structural Warranties) at Build-Zone. They are one of the UK & Ireland’s leading providers of Structural Housing Warranties & Latent Defects I…

00:40:32  |   Tue 20 Sep 2022
How smaller main contractors can spot timewasters at tender stage (EP 84)

How smaller main contractors can spot timewasters at tender stage (EP 84)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Linden Dover, Co-Founder and COO at Weaver – an expert in the construction tender space for homeowners – to investigate how main contractors can better manage the t…

00:38:35  |   Mon 12 Sep 2022
Broken window theory with Danny Clarke (EP 83)

Broken window theory with Danny Clarke (EP 83)

Paul is joined by Danny Clarke, Commercial Director at the National Federation of Builders. In this intriguing conversation, Danny – an occupational health expert – dispels some truths about misconce…

00:37:57  |   Mon 05 Sep 2022
Specifications: your project needs one! (EP 82)

Specifications: your project needs one! (EP 82)

Paul is joined by Meena Sankar, Partner and Head of Specifications at Ride Levett Bucknall, a Global Construction and Property Consultancy. In this entertaining episode, Meena – an expert specificati…

00:32:33  |   Mon 29 Aug 2022
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