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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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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.

    How to resolve construction contract disputes quickly and cheaply. (EP 164)

    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 adjudication in many cases.


    LVD MAP could be the way for you to go if you have a dispute on your project.

    Your Free Ticket to our Live Event


    We are excited to announce that you can now sign up and reserve a seat to our first C-Link Live Online Event - REGISTER HERE!


    Your free OTB download

    I’ve shared a link to the eBook: What happens when you’re late on a Payment Notice?

    Want to connect with Paul?

    Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link.


    Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here.


    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.

    • 41 min
    How Mace are seriously addressing Collaboration with their Supply Chain through its Business School. (EP 163)

    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, as I did not, this is a fascinating listen to understand the psyche of Mace when it comes to Supply Chain Management.

    Your Free Ticket to our Live Event


    We are excited to announce that you can now sign up and reserve a seat to our first C-Link Live Online Event - REGISTER HERE!


    Your free OTB download

    I’ve shared a link to the eBook: How Main Contractors Can Create a Sustainable Tender and Supply Chain Strategy.

    Want to connect with Paul?

    Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link.


    Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here.


    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.

    • 44 min
    Dragging the dreaded Tender Analysis process into the 21st Century with AI (EP 162)

    Dragging the dreaded Tender Analysis process into the 21st Century with AI (EP 162)

    This week, Paul is joined by his close friend and QS, Chris Barber. Chris is a Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) at C-Link and Prosper and a passionate advocate for subcontractors on his YouTube channel, School of Sub.

    For any Quantity Surveyor out there, whether you are a Trainee or now a Commercial Director, you will know the Tender Analysis process and likely won’t much enjoy the prospect of doing your next one.

    Today’s conversation centres on the old, analogue Tender Equalisation and Analysis process versus how the future could look and the tool C-Link has built using AI to manage the process.

    If you want a demo of our Tender Analysis product - CLICK HERE.

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    Your free OTB downloads

    I’ve shared a link to the article:  The Impact of AI and Machine Learning on Tender Analysis.



    Want to connect with Paul?

    Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link.


    Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here.


    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.

    • 36 min
    Data and designing an equitable built environment in the ‘post-growth’ era. (EP 161)

    Data and designing an equitable built environment in the ‘post-growth’ era. (EP 161)

    In this episode, Paul is joined by two colleagues from Arup, Ian Gordon, a former QS who describes himself as “Doing some data stuff for the built & natural environment”, and Ola Gwozdz, who describes herself as a Data Philosopher.

    In today’s conversation, Ola and Ian explain the importance of Data in the Built Environment and share how Arup works towards a data revolution and what this means for construction professionals.

    Here is a link to the book Ola referenced - https://data-feminism.mitpress.mit.edu/

    Your free OTB download

    I’ve shared a link to the eBook: Implications and Opportunities of a Design & Build Contract.

    Want to connect with Paul?

    Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link.


    Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here.


    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.

    • 41 min
    How learning a language makes me a better Project Manager! (EP 160)

    How learning a language makes me a better Project Manager! (EP 160)

    In this episode, Paul is joined by Ellie Carswell, Award Winning Construction Project Manager | Founder and Chair of G4C Kent Club | Constructing Excellence Kent Vice Chair.

    In this conversation, we discuss how Ellie sees the relationship between Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors and how this relationship can be improved to bring maximum value to the project.

    We also discuss Ellie’s article about how to attract the next generation of talent to the industry, what she is doing about it and what she thinks we can all do to change the perception of construction.

    Your free OTB download

    I’ve shared a link to the eBook Implications and Opportunities of a Design & Build Contract.

    Want to connect with Paul?

    Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link.


    Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here.


    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.

    • 36 min
    How to Best Manage the Design Process - a focus on M & E and Services. (EP 159)

    How to Best Manage the Design Process - a focus on M & E and Services. (EP 159)

    In this episode, Paul is joined by Doug Johnson, founder and director at Mesh Energy, an independent and trusted services consultant focusing on providing innovative sustainable energy services to clients, architects, and the construction industry.

    In today’s conversation, we discussed the design process and how best to manage it, explicitly considering M & E and services design. So often, in my experience, clients pay less attention to service design than they should do in the early stages of the project, and Doug and I debate this topic and how best to incorporate and coordinate service designers into the Design Team.

    Your free OTB download

    I’ve shared a link to the eBook: Your Guide to Value Engineering M & E Packages.

    Want to connect with Paul?

    Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link.


    Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here.


    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.

    • 46 min

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