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The Off Site Podcast

Carlos Carvalho & Jason Lancini

Welcome to the Off Site Podcast. The show with the most raw & unsolicited takes on construction and technology.Hosted by Aphex CRO Carlos Carvalho and CEO & Head of Product Jason Lancini.Each week, the two chat about all things construction, including tech, shocking news stories and much more! Join us for hard truths and exciting news about the construction industry.

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E 24: How to Use AI in Construction from the Head of...

The Off Site Podcast ·

2023/10/19

In this episode, Carlos & Jason are joined by Ivor Barbrook to complete the three-episode focus on AI and construction.The three dive into how AI isn't changing the art of planning, how to implement new tech in this rapidly evolving area, and the real-life impact of AI and construction that Ivor has seen first-hand.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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35:41

E 23: Turbo-chart CEO chats construction planning and...

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2023/10/12

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by construction project planning and schedule risk analysis powerhouse Santosh Bhat.The three discuss the world of risk assessment in construction, whether AI will play a positive or negative role, and how the benefit of planning might not be the plan, but the process.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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32:43

E22: nPlan CEO Dev Amratia on AI and construction

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2023/10/05

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Dev Amratia, CEO of nPlan.In the first of three episodes focusing on AI and Scheduling, the guys discuss cutting through the noise in the AI space and prioritising action. They also dive into AI schedule analysis, who benefits, and where it can go.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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20:36

E21: Plan Makers & Plan Takers in Construction Projects

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2023/09/28

In this episode, Jason & Carlos chat about the spiralling costs of HS2 before diving into planning and the supply chain.The two discuss how all project teams can be split into 'plan makers' and 'plan takers', and the impact that this has on how short-term planning is run.Listen to find out if subcontractors and contractors should work on the same short-term plan.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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22:43

E20: Is integrated planning possible in construction?

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2023/09/21

In this episode, Jason & Carlos discuss why projects lean towards either top-down or bottom-up planning - and which is better.They cover how lookahead plans fit into the weekly planning process and how this governs what actually happens on the project - as well as diving into the granular, daily planning underneath.Is fully integrated planning a pipe dream, or can it really be achieved? Listen to find out!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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27:48

E19: CEO of PLINX on safety, efficiency &...

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2023/09/14

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Tommy, Co-Founder & CEO of PLINX.They discuss his varied background as a product invention designer, through to his current mission to improve communication, collaboration, and coordination on construction projects.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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26:20

E18: Talking to Deswik about Mining vs Construction

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2023/09/07

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Pieter & Pat from Deswik and discuss all things mining, 'schedule optimised design', mass haul routes... and yoga?Deswik frees up mining engineers' time and gives them the tools and resources to engineer better plans, examine more scenarios and consequently drive lower costs.Check out Pieter's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pieterrautenbach/Follow Pat on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-banks-73575628/Follow Carlos on Linkedin |

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23:07

E17: How do European and UK projects compare?

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2023/08/31

In this episode, Jason & Carlos discuss the differences between Europe's biggest infrastructure project and the UK's largest.Does a calm project environment deliver better results than a high-energy one?Would communal meals work as well in the UK to bring everyone together?They also discuss the top 50 construction technology start-ups, and how these could impact real-life projects.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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33:02

E 16: Advice for Engineers from a CPB Construction...

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2023/08/24

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Andrew Wiadrowski, Construction Manager for CPB working on the Warringah Freeway Upgrade Project in Australia.Drawing from his experience progressing from site engineer to construction manager on infrastructure projects, Andrew discusses how the role of engineers have changed, and where he recommends budding engineers to start their careers today.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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E 15: 2023 Contractor League Table Predictions

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2023/08/17

In this episode, Carlos and Jason predict who they think will top the Contractor League Table in 2023. They discuss Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall, Kier, Mace, Keller and a few more contenders.They also dive into how important the relationship between section engineer / package leads and quantity surveyors are - including answering whether UK engineers can actually do maths...Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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25:22

E14: Lessons from a Laing O'Rourke Senior Project...

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2023/08/10

In this episode, Carlos and Jason are joined by Laing O'Rourke Senior Project Manager, Calvin Palace.They discuss the HS2 Interchange Station Project in Birmingham and the similarities to HS2 Ebbsfleet and London's DLR. Calvin also shares learnings as a senior project manager from his impressive experience.They also touch on Carlos' upcoming trip to the Fehmarnbelt tunnel linking Denmark & Germany.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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23:28

E13: What's the Future of Construction in the UK?

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2023/08/03

In this episode, Carlos and Jason discuss the How We Build Now report by Procore.The report suggests the UK market is entering a confident and strong 12 months, which seems pretty at odds with other headlines in the region...so, what's really going on?They also discuss self-delivery vs subcontracting approaches to dig into the costs and benefits of each.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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25:26

E12: Design and Delay in Construction

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2023/07/27

In this episode, Carlos and Jason chat about the chaotic reality of what it's like for teams delivering real projects.They also delve into delay in construction, and how the approach and execution of the design phase plays a critical role, before discussing the 2-year delay announced for HS2 in the UK.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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25:13

E:11 What can NEOM learn from HS2?

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2023/07/20

Jacobs Construction Manager Josh Weatherly joins Carlos & Jason for this episode. The three discuss Josh's experience working on NEOM & how Apple's Vision Pro could impact construction.Design & BIM come to mind when considering the new Apple venture into AR headsets. But what could it mean for reality capture? Would it impact things like generating snag lists and records more than Drones and Microsoft HoloLens have?4,000 piles mark a strong start to The Line, and Josh chats about how the

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E10: Changes to Major Infrastructure Delivery

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2023/07/13

In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss how Infrastructure is changing, and spend a bit of time talking about QFlow securing Series A funding.Opening up the infrastructure bids to a broader pool could be the breath of fresh air that the industry needs, and how economies of scale play a role, and whether clients should take ownership of purchasing.Qflow (qualis flow) enables people to make informed decisions on cost, carbon and quality, by collecting real-time material and waste data for

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25:06

E9: Is NEOM Really Happening?

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2023/07/06

In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss the progress on the NEOM project, and what they think the reality is - as well as the world's biggest concrete pour...or is that cement?They discuss the Saudi Vision 2030 & the five major parts of the NEOM project. The Line, Trojna, Oxagon, Sindalah, and an airport. With so many contracts awarded so far, the NEOM project is full speed ahead. But, does the experience on the ground in Saudi match the headlines?Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on

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20:34

E8: What's really going on with Sustainability & AI...

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2023/06/29

In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss the Future of Construction Event in Melbourne. Sustainability is a hot topic in construction, but what is actually being done to make the industry greener in practice, and where is the representation?Do vendors need to step up to help the transition to sustainable construction?Why aren't contractors adopting AI? Scepticism around the quality of data that would fuel AI, the reputational risk to lead the charge on introducing AI-powered processes, and

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21:16

E7: Rebar Robots & Reality Capture in Construction

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2023/06/15

In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss whether introducing robots to tying rebar and steel fixing could make it safer while also making it more efficient. They also cover Asite's acquisition of 3D Repo, chatting about if this will help them take on the Oracles of the document management world.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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28:10

E6: Four newly funded contech startups

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2023/06/08

In this episode Carlos & Jason discuss four construction tech startups that have recently received some serious funding - as well as the risks of trying to build a software that 'does it all' for construction projects.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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28:23

E5: Is generative AI good for scheduling?

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2023/06/01

In this episode Carlos & Jason chat all things AI in construction, and where the potential is to really add value and save time. They also revisit how software is purchased across large projects, and how this is reminiscent of franchises.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

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