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Own The Build C-Link
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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.
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Strategies for Improving Procurement: Strategic Procurement vs. General Buying. (EP 168)
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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Navigating Today's Market: 3 Critical Contract Clauses Contractors Must Master. (EP 167)
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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The Death of the Quill - and the Birth of the eSignature (EP 166)
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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Final Account Meetings: How an FBI hostage negotiator’s tactics impact my approach. (EP 165)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Ray Mellor-Pike, a QS and Managing Director of his own Consultant QS practice.In today’s conversation, Paul and Ray discuss the final account process and share experiences of how they have both approached the meetings in the past and how Ray now approaches all kinds of negotiations inspired by a podcast he listened to on hostage negotiations.--Your Free Ticket to our Live EventWe are excited to announce that you can now sign up and reserve a seat to our firs...
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How to resolve construction contract disputes quickly and cheaply. (EP 164)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Martin Burns, Head of ADR Research and Development at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Martin’s role is to develop tailored dispute avoidance and resolution strategies for governments and businesses in the UK and globally.In today’s conversation, Paul and Martin discuss low-value disputes and the model Adjudication Procedure (LVD MAP) launched in 2020. Martin explains why he believes it is a superior dispute resolution process to adjudica...
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How Mace are seriously addressing Collaboration with their Supply Chain through its Business School. (EP 163)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Brian Moone FCIOB MRICS, the Director of Mace Business School. Brian is a former Project Manager and Director of Supply Chain Management at Mace.In today’s conversation, Paul and Brian discuss the importance of an integrated Supply Chain, how Mace tries to tackle this in a totally unique way with its Business School and how the word collaboration can hold real meaning if both parties are serious about achieving it.If you don’t know about Mace Business School...
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