Own The Build
Episodes
Own the Build Leadership Series #4: Anil Rai, Commercial Director at M Group Water (£900m+ Contractor, part of £2.5bn Group)
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth episode of the Own the Build Leadership Series, Paul is joined by Anil Rai, Commercial Director at M Group Water, a £900m+ business wit...
Tendering from Both Sides of the Fence: What Main Contractors and Subcontractors Miss (EP 263)
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Pamela Cunningham, consultant at Growth & Performance Solutions, to unpack one of the biggest inefficiencies in...
Why Tough Projects Make the Best QSs: Question Time is Back (EP 262)
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Own the Build Question Time episode, Paul is joined once again by Chris Barber, COO and Co-Founder of C-Link, to answer listener questions spa...
Acceleration and Risk: How to Read the Contract Before it Bites (EP 261)
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Cian Brennan, founder of Quantum Contract Solutions and author of The Subcontractor’s Edge, for a candid conversa...
Own the Build Leadership Series #3: Mark Walker, Managing Director at Seddon Housing Partnerships (£250m+ Group)
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of the Own the Build Leadership Series, Paul is joined by Mark Walker, Managing Director of Seddon Housing Partnerships, an £85m...
Rewriting the Rules: How Laing O’Rourke is Transforming Construction Contracts (EP 259)
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Kate Kennedy, Head of Legal Bids and Contract Transformation at Laing O’Rourke, to explore a bold idea: what if c...
Main Contractor QS vs Subcontractor QS: What Really Matters (EP 258)
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined once again by Simon Robinson, former main contractor Managing QS turned founder of Subport, to unpack a question that ...
The Road to Commercial Director: What 40 Leaders Taught Us (EP 257)
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Davin Dillon, founder of Clearnorth — known in the industry as “the QS people” — to unpack one of the most ...
Question Time: Commercially Astute or Commercially Difficult? Let’s Discuss…
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Question Time is back for 2026! 🎉In this episode, Paul is joined once again by regular co-host Chris Barber for a lively and candid discussion driv...
Own the Build Leadership Series #2:Chris Hartley, Former Commercial Director at McLaren Construction (£1bn+ Contractor)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of the Own the Build Leadership Series, Paul is joined by Chris Hartley, former Commercial Director at McLaren Construction, a £...
Termination, Delay & Contract Chaos — What Main Contractors Get Wrong (EP 255)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Brandon Silver, construction solicitor at Bexley Beaumont, for a deep, practical conversation on where construction...
Freelance QS in 2026: The Real Numbers, Risks and Rewards (EP 254)
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Amy Connor from Clear North — a QS-focused recruitment specialist who supports freelance quantity surveyors acros...
The Subcontractor’s Perspective: From Tender to Final Account - What a Main Contractor needs to know (EP 253)
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by David Longman, Managing QS at Rendesco, a £15m M&E specialist contractor, for a frank and wide-ranging convers...
What RICS Data Tells Us About the Future of UK Construction: Insights from the RICS Chief Economist (EP 252)
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Simon Rubinsohn, Chief Economist at the RICS, for a deep dive into one of the most pressing and under-discussed cha...
Own the Build Leadership Series #1: Mark Sheridan, Commercial Director at BAM (£3.5bn Contractor)
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re launching a new monthly Leadership Series on Own the Build — spotlighting the journeys, mindsets and behaviours behind world-class Commercia...
Inside the QS Market: Salaries, Burnout & Hiring Reality in 2026 (EP 251)
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Jordan Toman, QS recruitment specialist at ClearNorth — known by many as “the QS Insider”. Jordan sits at the...
The RICS AI Standard: What It Means for QSs and the Future of Professional Practice (EP 250)
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For our 250th episode, we mark a major milestone for Own the Build with a special collaboration with the RICS and the Project Flux podcast. This conve...
Own the Build Live: What World-Class Procurement Really Looks Like in 2026 (EP 249)
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off 2026 with something special — a full replay of Own the Build Live, recorded in front of a packed audience in October 2025. If yo...
The Christmas Question Time Special: Notices, Variations & 2026 Reality Checks (EP 248)
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode of 2025, we wrap up the year with a Christmas Question Time special — and as ever, Paul is joined by C-Link co-founder and form...
Inside the Defence Estate, Retrofit Reality & Leading a Modern Contractor (EP 247)
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Own the Build, Paul is joined by Trevor Wilkins, Managing Director of PAH Building & Construction — a contractor working deep...
Can We Trust the Data? Construction Metrics That Actually Matter (EP 246)
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 246, Paul is joined by Mike Rigby, Managing Director of MRA Research and architect of the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI). With 35+...
Why We’re Losing Good People – What Every Leader in Construction Needs to Hear (EP 245)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 245 of Own the Build, Paul is joined by Faye Allen, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Quantum Expert Witness, and Fellow of the RICS, with ove...
Question Time Returns: Adjudication or Relationship – Where’s the Line? (EP 244)
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 244, Question Time is back – and Paul is joined by recurring co-host Chris Barber to answer another round of listener questions from quan...
Why Modular Construction Fails in the UK – And How to Fix It (EP 243)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by George Lujans, Director at GoModular, for a masterclass on modular construction that breaks down everything you tho...
Estimating vs. Quantity Surveying – Can We All Just Get Along? (EP 242)
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Own the Build, Paul is joined by Mike Ashcroft (Co-Founder of EstimateOne) and Paddy Westbury (Estimating Director at Structure Ton...
Curiosity, Communication, and Coaching: How to Build Better QSs (EP 241)
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Own the Build, Paul is joined by Katie Taylor, Managing Quantity Surveyor, to explore what it really takes to raise the bar for com...
Question Time: Bonuses, Burnout, and the QS Brain Drain – What's Going On? (Ep 240)
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
!!!Get your free OTB Live Tickets here - Own The Build Live, October 23rd!!!-----------------------------------In this episode of Own the Build, Paul ...
Why Do We Keep Defaulting to Scaffold? (EP 239)
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
!!!Get your free OTB Live Tickets here - Own The Build Live, October 23rd!!!-----------------------------------In this episode, Paul is joined by Rob ...
Trust is Earned: Building Better Leadership in Construction (EP 238)
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
!!!Get your free OTB Live Tickets here - Own The Build Live, October 23rd!!!-----------------------------------This week on Own the Build, Paul is joi...
Why Competence is Now a Procurement Risk – What Every QS Needs to Know (EP 237)
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
!!!Get your free OTB Live Tickets here - Own The Build Live, October 23rd!!!-----------------------------------In this episode of Own the Build, Paul ...
Question Time Returns: The QS Career Clinic (EP 236)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively episode, Chris joins Paul again to tackle YOUR questions in the return of Question Time. From the realities of AI in construction to th...
The Building Safety Act: How QSs Need to Procure Differently (EP 235)
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Andrea White, Independent Fire Engineer, Chartered Safety Professional, and one of the Top 100 Most Influential Wom...
Procurement Reimagined: Building Better Supply Chain Relationships at Guildmore (EP 234)
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Kelvin Maye, Group Commercial Director at Guildmore Ltd, a £100m+ main contractor with an impressive growth trajec...
The QS Career Isn’t Linear — And That’s a Good Thing (EP 233)
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 233, Paul welcomes Alice Graham, a chartered Quantity Surveyor turned Solution Specialist at Procore Technologies. Together, they unpack Al...
Question Time Returns: The QS Career Clinic – From Roy Keane to Red Flags in Procurement (EP 232)
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Question Time is back — and it’s better than ever. After a brief baby-related break (sorry about skipping 224.1 and 228.1), Paul and Chris are bac...
QS to Software Founder: Why Construction Needs to Work Smarter, Not Harder (EP 231)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Own the Build, Paul is a guest on Ross Griffin's Inventing Construction podcast.The conversation dives deep into Paul’...
Can AI Empower the Subcontractor? (EP 230)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final part of the Contract Clarity Series, Paul is joined once again by the brilliantly practical contract expert Sarah Fox to explore the futu...
Clause-Dumping and Risk Wars: Why Subbies Deserve Better (EP 229)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, titled Subcontracting Simplified, Paul and Sarah Fox go deep into what’s really broken in subcontracting — and what can be done t...
10 Commercial Mistakes I Made Early in My Career — And What I’d Do Differently (EP 228)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective episode of Own the Build, Paul is joined by Chris Barber to dive deep into the early mistakes they made as young Quantity Surveyors...
Capping Your Risk – Why Every Contractor Needs to Limit Their Liability (EP 227)
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Contract Clarity Series with Sarah Fox (Part 2)In this second instalment of the Contract Clarity Series, Paul is once again joined by construction...
When It’s Time to Walk Away: How to Terminate a Contract Without Blowing Everything Up (EP 226)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first instalment of our 4-part Contract Clarity Series with Sarah Fox — contract strategist, speaker, and author of Small Works Contracts in ...
The Habit of Excellence – What Construction Can Learn from Army Leadership (EP 225)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Langley Sharp, former Head of the Centre for Army Leadership at Sandhurst, Commanding Officer of the Parachute...
Redefining the QS Role: Strategy, Influence, and Impact (EP 224)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber challenge the view of Quantity Surveyors as mere cost controllers — and makes the case for QSs to step...
Settlement Strategies: How to Resolve Construction Conflicts Before They Spiral (EP 223)
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Stefan Panourgias, a seasoned commercial consultant and specialist in construction settlements. With a career ...
From Labourer to Leader: Why Every QS Should Spend More Time on Site (EP 222)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Stephen Harpur, Managing Director at Sharpur Consultancy – a Chartered Construction Manager with more than 2...
From Oil to Off-Grid: How One Village Set a New Standard for UK Housing (EP 221)
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the studio today, Paul is joined by Emma Fletcher, Low Carbon Homes Director at Octopus Energy, Chair of the RICS Residential Professional Group Pa...
Question Time #6: Your Construction and QS Challenges Answered (EP 220.1)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest listener-driven Question Time episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber return to tackle your commercial, contractual, and career questions—...
Estimators vs QSs: Can We Finally Work as One Team? (EP 220)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Register your interest for the Strategy Summit Event at the Churchill War Rooms on June 26th here - https://c-link.com/C-Link-Churchill-War-Rooms-Even...
THE MERGER SPECIAL: Built by QSs, Built by Estimators: Why C-Link and E1 Joined Forces
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Merger Special: Why C-Link and EstimateOne Joined Forces to Change ConstructionRegister your interest for the Strategy Summit Event at the Churchi...
Breaking the ‘Cycle of Doom’: How Subcontractors Can Take Back Control of Their Business (EP 219)
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Register your interest for the Strategy Summit Event at the Churchill War Rooms on June 26th here - https://c-link.com/C-Link-Churchill-War-Rooms-Even...
Psychic Entropy: The Silent Killer of Leadership Teams in Construction (EP 218)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paul’s guest is Dave Stitt, a Chartered Civil Engineer, Fellow of the CIOB, and one of the UK’s most respected leadership coaches in constr...
Mental Toughness = Commercial Power: Win the Hard Meetings (EP 217)
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paul’s guest is Dan Bradley, Managing Director at BPM Project Management in New Zealand and Founding Director at ConTech Solutions, a busines...
Question Time #5: Your Construction and QS Challenges Answered (EP 216.1)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest listener-driven Question Time episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber dive into your pressing Quantity Surveying and construction challeng...
The Immune System of the Project: How QSs Can Protect Margin and Spot Risk Early (EP 216)
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paul is joined for the third time by Ray Mellor-Pike, a QS and Managing Director at RMP Consulting. Last time, Ray shared how FBI hostage negot...
The Softer Side of Contract Management: Lessons from the Real World (EP 215)
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paul’s guest is Jamie Mills, Managing Director at Signature Build, to explore the often overlooked but crucial human side of contract managem...
Mastering FIDIC: How to Handle Claims, Payments & Disputes Like a Pro (EP 214)
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paul’s guest is Frans Taljaard, FIDIC Contracts Manager at Gleeds in Lisbon and founder of Clause 20, a consultancy focused on FIDIC training...
What to Do When a Client Refuses Practical Completion (EP 213)
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practical Completion (PC) is one of the most critical and contentious milestones in any construction project. But what happens when a client refuses t...
Question Time 4: Subcontracting Pressure, QS Career Advice, Design Management (EP 212.1)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 212.1 of Own the Build — our fourth Question Time Special, where Paul and Chris answer listener-submitted questions on co...
Mastering Contract Audits: The 3-Page Hack Every QS and Project Team Needs (EP 212)
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Today’s guest is Chris Barber, a returning favourite on the show and someone who needs no introduction for many of our listeners. Chris is a...
Mastering Project Planning & Delay Analysis with David Moreland (EP 211)
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paul’s guest is David Moreland, a Chartered Civil Engineer, Accredited NEC Project Manager, and Expert Consulting Engineer at MoreConsult Lim...
How to Reduce Disputes and Build Stronger Project Relationships (EP 210)
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paul’s guest is Len Bunton, Founder of Bunton Consulting, Vice Chairman of Scottish Mediation, and Chairman of the Construction Industry Coll...
Pointless Amendments: Why the Industry Needs a Simpler Approach to Contracts (EP 209)
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unnecessary contract amendments create confusion, disputes, and inefficiencies across the construction industry. In this episode, Paul's guest is...
Question Time #3: Your Construction and QS Challenges Answered (EP 208.1)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest listener-driven Question Time episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber dive into your pressing Quantity Surveying and construction challeng...
Breaking the Silence: Why QSs Need to Pick Up the Phone with Keith Kelliher (EP 208)
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paul's guest is Keith Kelliher, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Accredited Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Mediator, and Expert Witness at Kelliher ...
£4,500 a Tender: Why Specialists Are Walking Away and How MCs Can Win Them Back (EP 207)
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Paul meets Michael Green, Managing Director at RED Systems Ltd, a leading specialist contractor with four divisions: structural glazing, SFS...
Demystifying Recent Legal Cases: Lessons for Construction Professionals with Sam Bawden (EP 206)
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Samuel Bawden, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at Holmes & Hills. Sam returns to the show to unpack key legal cases f...
The Construction Act and Prolongation Claims with Scott Coulton (EP 205)
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paul is joined by Scott Coulton, Founding Director of Nexus Consult, a boutique construction consultancy with offices in Manchester and London....
Question Time #2: Your Construction and QS Challenges Answered (EP 204.1)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest listener-driven Question Time episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber delve into the most pressing challenges faced by QSs and constructio...
The Aspiring QS – The Path to Becoming a Commercial Director (EP 204)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber reflect on their Quantity Surveying careers, the origins of C-Link, and the evolution of Own the Build.W...
AI, Blockchain, and the Future of Dispute Resolution with Rob Dean (EP 203)
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paul meets Rob Dean, a leading expert at the intersection of construction, arbitration, and technology. Rob shares his insights on how AI and b...
How to Scale Your Construction Business and Boost Profitability with Greg Wilkes (EP 202)
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scaling a construction business is no small feat, but Greg Wilkes, Founder of Develop Coaching, has the blueprint to help you succeed. In this episod...
Systemising Procurement and Rethinking Construction Value with Chris Mackenzie-Grieve (EP 201)
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Procurement is one of construction’s biggest challenges, but Chris Mackenzie-Grieve has spent his career redefining how it’s done. From M&A to...
Question Time: Your Construction and QS Challenges Answered (EP 200.1)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first-ever listener-driven Question Time episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber tackle your most pressing questions on Quantity Surveying, contr...
Celebrating 200 Episodes: Reflecting, Growing, and Looking Ahead (EP 200)
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber reflect on their Quantity Surveying careers, the origins of C-Link, and the evolution of Own t...
Turning the Tables: Your Questions, My Answers – A Special Listener Q&A (EP 199)
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unique episode, the tables are turned as Paul takes on questions from a listener-turned-interviewer, Matt, diving into both career advice and ...
Mastering Delay, Disruption, and the Power of "No" in Construction Disputes (EP 198)
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Damian James, Director and Practicing Expert at Damian James Delay and Quantum Experts, to explore the dynamics of ...
Mastering the Middle East Construction Market: Lessons from 70 Years in Business with Marcus Siddons (EP 197)
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Marcus Siddons, Director of Baker Wilkins & Smith, an international firm of construction consultants with a lon...
Why Construction Needs to Act Like a Satnav: Ali Mafi on Time, Flow, and Project Success (EP 196)
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Ali Mafi, a project management expert with over 200 construction projects. Ali shares his insights on how adopting ...
Changing Perceptions: How Deconstruction is Fixing Construction’s Reputation (EP 195)
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Ryan, Chair of Deconstruction, an initiative to rebrand the construction industry to tackle its image problem. With...
Understanding Construction Costs and the Pitfalls of Low Tendering (EP 194)
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Parm Bhangal, QS, an Entrepreneur, Construction Expert, Business Coach, Keynote Speaker, and founder of Bhangals Co...
Valuable QS: How to Create or Become a 10/10 Quantity Surveyor. (EP 193)
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Hilan Shah, a QS and Founder of Construction Mastery a company whose mission is to create as many World Class Const...
Can we Rebuild Confidence in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) (EP 192)
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Ali M Saad, an academic researcher and scholar on innovation, modernisation, digitalisation, and improvement in the...
From Variations to EOTs: How to Defend Claims - Your Framework for Success (EP 191)
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Matthew Greenhalgh, Director at ICRS Consult, to explore the world of construction claims management and dispute re...
Mastering Provisional Sums: Navigating Complex Situations as a World-Class Quantity Surveyor (EP 190)
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, Chief Visionary Officer at C-Link, to tackle the challenges of managing Provisional Sums in construction ...
How to Stop Micro-Managing and Become an Effective Construction Leader: Insights from Eric Anderton (EP 189)
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Eric Anderton, an expert in construction leadership and author of 'Construction Genius.’ Since 2004, Eric ha...
Transforming Construction: Insights from the FIS Manifesto and Design Development Proposals (EP 188)
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up on C-Link's Digital Maturity Event here - GET MY SEAT.In this episode, Paul is joined by Iain McIlwee, the CEO of the Finishes and Inter...
From Basic Tools to AI: Understanding Digital Maturity in Construction (EP 187)
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Register for your seat at the Digital Maturity Event for Free here - GET MY SEAT.In this episode, Paul is joined by James Garner, Global Head of Data,...
Mastering Groundworks Procurement: A World-Class Approach for Quantity Surveyors (EP 186)
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Register for your seat at the Digital Maturity Event for Free here - GET MY SEAT.This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, Chief Visionary Officer ...
CSI meets Construction: How Reconstructing Crime Scenes for the Met Police Makes Me an Expert in Reconstructing Construction Claims (EP 185)
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Rob Valenta, the Inventor of Claim Movies & Forensic Graphics used in Construction Disputes worldwide. Rob has ...
Mastering On-Account Payments: Ensuring Smooth Cash Flow in Construction. (EP 184)
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Patrick Carroll, QS and Founder of Carroll Estimating. This business provides a team of Contractor Quantity Surveyo...
Navigating Uncertainty: Insights from the Q3 2024 Construction Market Report. (EP 183)
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Nicola Skarkey, a Quantity Surveyor and member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), delivering ...
Data Visualisation Secrets Every Quantity Surveyor Should Know (EP 182)
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the chief visionary officer at C-Link and a frequent guest on the show. Together, they delve into the tra...
Mastering Delay Analysis: A Deep Dive into How to Win Your Next Claim. (EP 181)
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Matthew Klinefelter, a Forensic Delay Analyst, Expert Witness and Director at Planetal Limited, a programme managem...
Construction Leadership – Are We Cultivating High-Quality Leaders in Our Industry? (EP 180)
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Ray Mellor-Pike, a QS and Managing Director of his Consultant QS practice.In today’s conversation, Paul and Ray d...
Navigating Disputes: A Career in Construction Adjudication (EP 179)
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Susan Francombe, Chair of the Adjudication Society and a distinguished Chartered Civil Engineer, Barrister, Adjudic...
Winning at Procurement: Success Tactics for Now and the Future (EP 178)
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the chief visionary officer at C-Link, a frequent guest on the show. Together, they explore the transform...
How to manage a Main Contractor: A subcontractor view. (EP 177)
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul is joined by Rik Vere, Group Commercial Director at Stephenson Group, a specialist contractor in reinforced concrete frames and ...
Behind Tender Rejections: Unveiling the Reasons Main Contractors and Sub-Contractors Fall Short (EP 176)
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul meets Jason Cooney, Director at The Tender Team, a leading bid writing company that helps main and subcontractors craft winning ...
3 Pleas to Construction Clients to Improve the Construction Industry (EP 175)
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul meets Stuart Green, a Professor of Construction Management at the University of Reading. Stuart researches construction sector ...
The 14 Biggest Reasons Construction Companies Go to Adjudication (EP 174)
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Paul this week as he welcomes Len Bunton, the Founder of Bunton Consulting, Vice Chairman of Scottish Mediation, and Chairman of their Excellence...