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In the studio today, Paul is joined by Yosof Ewing. Yosof is Head Coach at The Contract Coach, who advises construction businesses that wish to work differently and avoid disputes before they happen.

Yosof has a wealth of experience as an Expert Witness, Mediator, and Adjudication Party Representative and is a Fellow of the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners. In today’s conversation, we focus on how to avoid disputes by being the party with better records. We discuss how record keeping differs between main and subcontractors and what contractors can do to set themselves apart.

The topic is relevant to every project, and in my opinion, record-keeping is a habit every project and contractor needs to take.

Your free OTB downloads

As promised at the top of the show - I’ve shared a link to two of the two free downloads below: 
A Bill of Quantities TemplateA Vesting Certificate Template--

Are you struggling with a lack of Quantity Surveyors?

C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.

Book a demo to learn more by clicking here.
Support the showPaul would love to connect. You can find his LinkedIn here.

In the studio today, we have Lawrence Pearce, a construction solicitor at Holmes & Hills Solicitors. Lawrence is a Construction Lawyer who helps construction companies to avoid costly disputes and keep the money flowing within the industry.

Lawrence is a contract law episode, and everyone should follow him on LinkedIn for fantastic insight. In today’s conversation, we focus on Entire Agreement clauses, which Lawrence has seen become a bigger and bigger problem in the sector. Do you know what an entire agreement clause is? If not, you need to listen to this, as your tender could be invalid!

A must-listen for all commercially minded construction professionals.

Your free OTB downloads

As promised at the top of the show - I’ve shared a link to two of the two free downloads below: 
A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for subcontractorsA Project Execution Plan Template--
Are you struggling with a lack of Quantity Surveyors?

A recent RICS Survey found that 54% of main contractors reported insufficient numbers of Quantity Surveyors available in the market, and at C-Link, we completed a survey that found 80% of companies find it challenging to recruit QS at the moment.

Are you one of those companies?

C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.

Book a demo to learn more by clicking here.
Support the showPaul would love to connect. You can find his LinkedIn here.

In the studio today, we have Richard Brackstone, CEO of RB Management and Consulting Ltd. Richard is a QS turned consultant who’s unique consultancy has an innovative approach providing specialist, executive-level support to companies in construction with a focus on Risk Management and Commercial Best Practices.

In this focused episode on Provisional Sums, Richard explains what Provisional Sums are, how they are different from PC sums and how to use both defined and undefined provisional sums. Richard explains best practices and how many contractors and subcontractors often fall down when using Provisional Sums.

Here is a link to Richard’s paper and this is a must-listen for all commercially minded construction professionals.

Your free OTB downloads

As promised at the top of the show - I’ve shared a link to two of the two free downloads below: 
A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for subcontractorsA Project Execution Plan Template--
Are you struggling with a lack of Quantity Surveyors?

A recent RICS Survey found that 54% of main contractors reported insufficient numbers of Quantity Surveyors available in the market, and at C-Link, we completed a survey that found 80% of companies find it challenging to recruit QS at the moment.

Are you one of those companies?

C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.

Book a demo to learn more by clicking here.
Support the showPaul would love to connect. You can find his LinkedIn here.

In the studio today, we have Daniel Parker, the UK Country Manager for easyToolhire, a platform that simplifies the rental of tools, equipment and machinery. Daniel is a serial entrepreneur interested in blockchain and property and generally doing some good and is currently growing the easyToolhire here in the UK.

In this fascinating episode, Daniel explains easyToolhire’s unique business model and talks about his experience of trying to innovate and breakthrough in the construction industry. We debate whether contractors should buy or hire plant, particularly in the context of today’s economy.

Your free OTB downloads

As promised at the top of the show - I’ve shared a link to two of the two free downloads below: 
Final Account StatementRisk Register--

Are you struggling with a lack of Quantity Surveyors?

A recent RICS Survey found that 54% of main contractors reported insufficient numbers of Quantity Surveyors available in the market, and at C-Link, we completed a survey that found 80% of companies find it challenging to recruit QS at the moment.

Are you one of those companies?

C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.

Book a demo to learn more by clicking here.
Paul would love to connect. You can find his LinkedIn here.

This week, Paul is joined by Cian Brennan, Managing Director at Quantum Contract Solutions, a company giving “contractual superpowers to construction companies”. Cian helps contractors navigate the choppy waters of construction projects and contracts and provides expert advice.

In this contractually focused conversation, we discuss two real-life examples of contractors who were either not being paid for a variation or for an extension of time (two things I’m sure most people are familiar with!). Cian provides terrific advice on navigating your way out of these situations.

You can find Cian’s podcast, Construction Secrets, by clicking here.

Your free OTB downloads

As promised at the top of the show - I’ve shared a link to two of the two free downloads below:
Final Account StatementRisk Register--

Are you struggling with a lack of Quantity Surveyors?

A recent RICS Survey found that 54% of main contractors reported insufficient numbers of Quantity Surveyors available in the market, and at C-Link, we completed a survey that found 80% of companies find it challenging to recruit QS at the moment.

Are you one of those companies?

C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.

Book a demo to learn more by clicking here.
Paul would love to connect. You can find his LinkedIn here.

This week, Paul is joined by Andrew Knight, Global Data & Tech Lead at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), who I think everyone will have heard of. Andrew is a highly experienced technology specialist and is currently leading the program to develop, enhance and gain adoption of RICS’ Data Standards.

In this episode, we again focus on the future of the Quantity Surveying role.

We discuss how data is being monetised today, how it will be monetised in the future, and most importantly, how Quantity Surveyors can be a big part of that. The RICS have recently adopted Data Standards, and Andrew’s role is to talk about this and explain how Quantity Surveyors and SMEs can build their data analytics capability.

This is an excellent follow on to our viral episodes 88 and 90 on the future of the QS. Check them out if you’ve not before.

Your free OTB download

As promised at the top of the show - I’ve shared a link to a free eBook titled the Ultimate Guide to Subcontract Tendering. 


The Ultimate Guide to Subcontract Tendering--

Are you struggling with a lack of Quantity Surveyors?

A recent RICS Survey found that 54% of main contractors reported insufficient numbers of Quantity Surveyors available in the market, and at C-Link, we completed a survey that found 80% of companies find it challenging to recruit QS at the moment.

Are you one of those companies?

C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.

Book a demo to learn more by clicking here.
Paul would love to connect. You can find his LinkedIn here.