Inventing Construction KOSMOS

BIM is here to stay. But why is that? That is today's topic. We've invited Ralph Montague, Director of ArcDox BIM Consultants. Ralph has been spreading the good message of BIM for many years now. He joins us on this 25th episode of Inventing Construction, to discuss BIM, the current development of BIM, and the future of BIM. Be prepared for an episode all about BIM. 

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

- What is the problem with BIM?
- Why is BIM so powerful?
- Why BIM is actually communication
- How BIM can help our Industry increase supply
- What is the future of BIM development?

We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
Ralph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphmontague/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is becoming a popular term in both Ireland and the UK, but is it really modern? And, what exactly does MMC imply? What are the advantages of MMC, and what needs to change in our industry for MMC to become a success? That is today’s topic. We are joined by Pat Kirwan, Director of C+W O’Brien Architects and Coauthor to the DFMA Guide to integrating MMC within the construction sector.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

- What will modern construction look like?
- What exactly is MMC?
- What exactly is DFMA?
- How necessity is actually making us more efficient
- How MMC could help reduce our carbon footprint

We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
Pat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patkirwan/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

What is the cost of sustainability in construction? That is today’s topic. If you are trying to find sustainable solutions for your construction projects, this episode is a must-listen. We’ll be covering the challenges of a sustainable construction industry, and most importantly, what this transitionary period could mean for you and your projects.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

- Why decarbonizing construction could become VERY expensive
- Whether or not we can afford not to become sustainable
- Why your construction project could become stranded
- Whether or not your buildings are ready for the future
- How you can find the capital for sustainable solutions

We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-top-laustsen-025131207/
Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/
Archie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/passivearchie/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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LCA in Ireland vs LCA in Denmark, part two. Where and how do you start your LCA/sustainability journey as a Developer? That is today’s topic. We’ve brought on, again, three guys from the KOSMOS team, who all have experience with the sustainability challenges in the construction industry.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

- Developers problem with sustainability
- How to start your construction sustainability journey
- Why carbon is the new nexus in construction
- The two approaches to carbon emissions
- Why carbon and cost are the same thing
- Why the value is created at the front-end of projects

We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-top-laustsen-025131207/
Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/
Archie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/passivearchie/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk
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LCA in Ireland vs. LCA in Denmark. That is today’s topic. We’ve brought on three guys from the KOSMOS team, who all have experience with the sustainability challenges in the construction industry. This episode is all things LCA (Life Cycle Assessment). This is part one. Part two will be on the air, on the 15th of February.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

- What is an LCA calculation?
- Denmark's sustainability journey in construction
- How Denmark has a standard for calculating LCAs
- Why consistency is key when doing LCAs
- What can Ireland learn from Denmark?

We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-top-laustsen-025131207/
Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/
Archie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/passivearchie/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

The consultancy landscape is changing within the construction industry. We are seeing changes in how we collaborate on projects, digitization, remote working etc. What do these changes mean for us as clients and consultants? How can we accelerate these processes? To help us unfold this topic, we are, once again, speaking with Jon Blasby, Organisation Lead from Castiel Consultants in Spain.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

- How consultancy is changing
- Why our Industry is broken
- Why you shouldn't focus on cost
- How we advise our clients on commercial impact
- How we work in collaboration
- What happens if we only focus on profit
- The opportunities of remote working

We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-blasby-33732832/
Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!