170 episodios
Own The Build C-Link
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- Economía y empresa
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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How can AI help Main Contractors Reimagine the Construction Supply Chain? (EP 170)
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 For many main contractors, supply chain management often boils down to an outdated Excel spreadsheet listing subcontractors.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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Construction Productivity is Broken - How Technology Can Fix It. (EP 169)
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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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...