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Own The Build

Own the Build is the podcast for Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Directors who want to sharpen their commercial edge and lead with confidence.Hosted by Paul Heming, former Commercial leader and now co-founder of C-Link, each week’s conversation dives into the realities of modern commercial management — from procurement and contracts to digital transformation and leadership in construction.Through honest discussions with industry leaders, forensic planners, and forward-thinking QSs, Paul explores

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43:14

Behind Tender Rejections: Unveiling the Reasons Main...

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2024/07/15

In this episode, Paul meets Jason Cooney, Director at The Tender Team, a leading bid writing company that helps main and subcontractors craft winning bids. Throughout the conversation, Paul and Jason explore best practices for selecting the right projects to tender for, strategies to enhance bid conversion rates, and tips on maximising resources throughout the tendering process.Key Topics Discussed:How to identify and focus on the most promising tender opportunitiesTechniques to improve your ...

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54:40

3 Pleas to Construction Clients to Improve the...

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2024/07/08

In this episode, Paul meets Stuart Green, a Professor of Construction Management at the University of Reading. Stuart researches construction sector policy and has just authored Making Sense of Construction Improvement. This book critically evaluates the construction improvement debate from 1945 to the modern era.Across the episode, Paul and Stuart discuss the business models of Main Contractors, the evolution of construction procurement routes and how we can redesign the Built Environme...

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43:34

The 14 Biggest Reasons Construction Companies Go to...

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2024/07/01

Join Paul this week as he welcomes Len Bunton, the Founder of Bunton Consulting, Vice Chairman of Scottish Mediation, and Chairman of their Excellence in Mediation Committee. Len also currently chairs the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV), Commercial and Procurement Group. In this episode, Paul and Len revisit the Conflict Avoidance Pledge (CAP), a vital initiative championed by the RICS, first discussed in Episode 130. Len shares the latest updates on the industry adoption o...

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45:06

A Review of Mitigation Obligations in Construction...

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2024/06/24

In this episode, Paul reunites with Richard Brackstone, a former Quantity Surveyor turned Consultant renowned for his innovative approach to providing executive-level support to construction companies, specialising in Risk Management and Commercial Best Practices.Returning after his insightful episode 117 appearance, Richard delves into Mitigation Obligations within Construction Contracts, offering a deep exploration similar to our previous discussion on Provisional Sums.Together, we unravel ...

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46:00

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Spreadsheets: Why Data...

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2024/06/17

In this episode, Paul is joined by Justin Fellows, the Founder of 53 Quantum, an Independent Quantity Surveying consultancy specialising in Expert Analysis for Construction Lawyers and Commercial Directors navigating complex claims and disputes. Justin, a skilled Data Analyst, takes centre stage in this discussion focused on Data Visualisation. Discover how Justin leverages Data Visualisation to bolster his clients’ success in winning contentious claims and disputes. Delve into Justin’s ...

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39:09

Why Carbon is the New Currency for Quantity...

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2024/06/10

In this episode, Paul is joined by Jonah Balmford, Associate Director at Henry Riley, Head of Carbon Advisory, Head of APC, and an RICS Matrics Committee Member.In today’s conversation, Paul and Jonah discuss the transition from QS to Project Manager that Jonah made, the differences and why Jonah recommends that any QS does it. In his new role as Head of Carbon Advisory, we discuss the state of play regarding Carbon comprehension and how to bridge that knowledge knowledge. Carbon is a fa...

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33:40

How can AI help Main Contractors Reimagine the...

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2024/06/03

This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) at C-Link and Prosper. Together, they delve into the current state of supply chain management in the construction industry. For many main contractors, supply chain management often boils down to an outdated Excel spreadsheet listing subcontractors. This antiquated method offers little real-time information and exposes stakeholders to unnecessary risks. But why does this persist as the norm? Chris off...

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38:33

Construction Productivity is Broken - How Technology...

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2024/05/27

In this episode, Paul is joined by William Doyle, CEO at Gather.William is an RICS chartered quantity surveyor who founded Gather in 2017 to capture and analyse site data. Gather aims to do what currently takes hours, days, and weeks in seconds.In today’s conversation, Paul and Wiiliam discuss the Office of National Statistics report that showed the UK Construction Industry was more productive in 1997 than today and how William believes Technology is set to revolutionise how we manage things,...

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47:02

Strategies for Improving Procurement: Strategic...

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2024/05/20

This week, Paul is joined by Jon Watts, the Procurement and Supply Chain Director at Hayfield Homes.In this follow-up to Episode 147, where they laid the groundwork on the disparities between Buying and Subcontract Procurement, Paul and Jon take their discussion to new heights.Jon discusses in great detail today how he differentiates Strategic Procurement from General Buying and the art of negotiation, risk management, and much more. If you want to learn the best tactics to maximise procureme...

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41:21

Navigating Today's Market: 3 Critical Contract...

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2024/05/13

In this episode, Paul is joined by Rob Hubbard, a QS and fellow of the RICS, an expert witness, adjudicator, arbitrator, and mediator.In today’s conversation, Paul and Rob delve into a treasure test of dispute experience, whether mediation, adjudication, or arbitration. Rob shares three contract clauses catching people out in today’s market and provides guidelines on managing the process effectively and maximising your chances of success.--Your free OTB downloadI’ve shared a link to the eBook...

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38:02

The Death of the Quill - and the Birth of the...

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2024/05/06

This week, Paul is joined by his close friend and QS, Chris Barber. Chris is a Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) at C-Link. Any main contractor knows the importance of getting subcontracts signed ASAP. Yet, many rely on condition precedents around payment to get contracts signed or just accept them by commencement clauses.In today’s conversation, Chris explains his experiences as both Main and Subcontractor when it comes to contract execution and shares why he believes the Digital eSiganture will...

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60:10

Final Account Meetings: How an FBI hostage...

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2024/04/29

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41:48

How to resolve construction contract disputes quickly...

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2024/04/22

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44:07

How Mace are seriously addressing Collaboration with...

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2024/04/15

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36:04

Dragging the dreaded Tender Analysis process into the...

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2024/04/08

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41:24

Data and designing an equitable built environment in...

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2024/04/01

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36:24

How learning a language makes me a better Project...

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2024/03/25

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46:37

How to Best Manage the Design Process - a focus on M...

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2024/03/18

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41:08

The death of D & B and Traditional Contracting: a new...

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2024/03/11

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46:22

How to Write Simple and Effective Subcontracts that...

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2024/03/04

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