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
How to recover from losing 50 million pounds (EP 81)
Paul is joined by Gavin Gallagher, Executive Director at Earlsfort Group & East Point Business Park in Dublin. Gavin is a commercial real estate Investor & Developer with a fascinating story: in this…
How to change procurement - the construction playbook (EP 80)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Nicola Hodkinson, Owner and Director at Seddon Construction, a forward-thinking, culture-driven principal contractor with roots in Bolton. Nicola shares her recent …
How to prove variations: a lawyer's 5-step guide (EP 79)
In this highly insightful episode, Paul is again joined by Michael Downes, a Solicitor/Construction Expert at Gordons LLP, a law firm from Yorkshire. In this conversation, Paul and Michael discuss wh…
Managing inflation claims from your supply chain (EP 78)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Sarah Fox, a construction contract expert and Director at 500 Words, who deliver simple digital trust-enhancing contracts to put construction companies in control.
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Bridging the knowledge gap between Main Contractors & Subcontractors (EP 77)
Paul is joined by Rickie Lameks, Founder of Rev Consultants, a business passionate about bridging the knowledge gap between Main Contractors & Subcontractors.
In this episode, Paul asks Rickie about …
Is off-site manufacturing dead? (EP 76)
Paul is joined by Bruce Bell, who is the Founder & CEO of Facit Homes, a company using digital manufacturing technology to create individually designed, high-performance homes.
In this intriguing con…
From the BBC to ESG (EP 75)
Paul is joined by Clare Richards, an Architect and the Founding Director at Footwork, a London-based charity with a big ambition – to make communities more resilient.
Clare shares her experiences wor…
How to build a neighbourhood (EP 74)
Paul is joined by Jonathan Smales, Executive Chairman at Human Nature, a development company designing and building new neighbourhoods where it is enjoyable to live low-impact lives.
Jonathan talks a…
What construction learned from NASA (EP 73)
Today Paul is joined by Mark Enzer, OBE, a Strategic Advisor from Mott MacDonald and also a Director at the Centre for Digital Built Britain. In this thought-provoking episode, Paul learns how digita…
Who are the ICE and what's it's place in the modern world? (EP 72)
Paul is joined by Ed McCann, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Senior Director at Expedition Engineering. Ed describes why the ICE is so important to him and engineers worldwide and…
How to build your own custom home - A conversation with Gus Zogolovitch (EP 71)
Paul is joined by Gus Zogolovitch, CEO of Unboxed Homes, London's first custom-build developer.
Paul and Gus talk about all things self and custom build, and Paul learns how the Government is bringin…
Mental health in construction (EP 70)
This week Paul is joined by Sarah Meek, Managing Director at Mates in Mind, a leading UK charity raising awareness and addressing the stigma of poor mental health, focusing on construction. In this h…
From Handbags to Cherry Pickers: the AWS of construction (EP 69)
Paul is joined by Shweta Saxena, CEO at MachineMax. Shweta has a product-based background in the technology industry. In this episode, she talks about her fascinating story and vision, which now sees…
Episode 68 - Construction workers are the real heroes
Paul is joined by Mike Pitts, Deputy Challenge Director at Innovate UK. Mike wrote the business case for the "Transforming Construction Challenge", a 4 year R & D programme part-funded by the UK Gove…
Episode 67 - How hydrogen power can revolutionise your project
In this episode, Paul is joined by Peter Sayce, who is Chief Product Officer at Bramble Energy, a young business developing hydrogen fuel cell products and technologies. In this insightful conversati…
Episode 66 - Talking with the Government about Architecture
In this episode, Paul is joined by Sarah Allan, Head of Architecture at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. In this compelling conversation, Paul discovers how Sarah is helping …
Episode 65 - A lawyers guide to adjudication
In this thought-provoking episode, Paul is joined by Michael Downes, a Solicitor/Construction Expert at Gordons LLP, a law firm from Yorkshire. In this conversation, Paul and Michael discuss adjudica…
Episode 64 - The story of London's super sewer
In this episode, Paul is joined by James Carew, Digital Communication Manager at Tideway, a £4.2 billion construction project with the primary task of reducing sewage pollution and reconnecting Londo…
Episode 63 - Data literacy and the blockchain in construction
In this episode, Paul is joined by James Garner, a Director and the Global Head of Data, Insights & Analytics at Gleeds, a leading construction consultancy.
Paul and James discuss how all constructio…
Episode 62 - Better Call Saul and the future homes standard
In this episode, Paul speaks to Saul Humphrey, managing partner of Saul D Humphrey LLP; a professional consultancy practice focused on leading sustainable success.
Saul talks about the future home's…