The Cost of Everything

In this episode, I speak with Vikas Khaitan, an expert estimator whose journeyspans from oil & gas to the forefront of renewable energy. Vikas shares how he transitioned into the renewables sector an…

A re-upload of my "fly on the wall" attendance at the ICEAA annual Professional Development & Training Workshop in San Antonio back in 2023. Featuring guest interviews with the current and past Presi…

💡 How do we truly understand cost data? 

Whether you’re working in estimating, cost analysis, or project management, you rely on cost data to make decisions. But how accurate is that data? How do we d…

Valentine’s Day may be a time for love, but have you ever considered its true cost? In this episode, I focus on the environmental and social impact of Valentine’s Day, focusing on the hidden carbon f…

This episode is also available on YouTube on the CostViz channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CostViz/videos

As we plan our upcoming holidays, it's important to consider not just the financial aspects of…

Archaeology isn’t just about dusty ruins and ancient artefacts—it’s about uncovering the stories of the past to better understand our present and future. In this episode of The Cost of Everything Pod…

Flooding is one of the most pressing and costly consequences of climate change, with its impacts felt across homes, businesses, ecosystems, and economies. In this episode of The Cost of Everything Po…

In this episode of The Cost of Everything, we explore the rising interest in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and the financial realities behind their potential to transform nuclear energy. SMRs have be…

In this episode of The Cost of Everything, we’re going where (many) have gone before: on a journey into the financial frontier of space! 💸

Space exploration has transformed over the past few decades. …

In this episode of The Cost of Everything, I explore the fascinating history of the Spice Wars — a series of intense conflicts that shaped global trade in the 16th and 17th centuries. Discover how th…

Not a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away....

This episode is all about the cost and impact of the disposable nappy (diaper) market, driven by two giants, Kimberly Clark and Proctor and Gamble wit…