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This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the chief visionary officer at C-Link, a frequent guest on the show. Together, they explore the transformative potential of Digital Tendering and its far-reaching implications for the construction industry. Key Topics Discussed: The current state and inherent challenges of traditional tendering processes Best practices for tendering, highlighting the… Continue reading Winning at Procurement: Success Tactics for Now and the Future (EP 178)

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.  In today’s conversation, Paul hosts the second episode of a new 4-weekly series titled The Future of Contracting.… Continue reading The Future of Contracting Series: Why QS’s shouldn’t only have margin as their KPI. (EP 146)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Susan Francombe, Chair of the Adjudication Society and a distinguished Chartered Civil Engineer, Barrister, Adjudicator, and Arbitrator. Paul and Susan delve into Susan's remarkable career journey from engineer to adjudicator and explore what inspired her transition to the legal aspects of the industry. Key Topics Discussed: Susan's career… Continue reading Navigating Disputes: A Career in Construction Adjudication (EP 179)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Ray Mellor-Pike, a QS and Managing Director of his Consultant QS practice. In today’s conversation, Paul and Ray discuss leading construction teams with emotional intelligence, covering: Why good leadership is lacking in the industry The importance of humility and leading by example  Communicating the 'why' to your team … Continue reading Construction Leadership – Are We Cultivating High-Quality Leaders in Our Industry? (EP 180)

This week, Paul is joined by Peter Searle, Founder of Searle Management Consulting, a consultancy focused on making Contracting businesses more and more profitable. In today’s show, Paul and Peter discuss project delays – the Delay and Disruption Protocol drafted by the Society of Construction Law, As-Planned vs. As-Built and how to submit a successful… Continue reading Project Delays: How do you recover the cost of delay in three simple steps? (EP 133)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Matthew Klinefelter, a Forensic Delay Analyst, Expert Witness and Director at Planetal Limited, a programme management consultancy offering full project lifecycle services to the construction industry. Paul and Matthew dive into the complexities of delay analysis in construction and its impact on project success. Challenges and Solutions: Common… Continue reading Mastering Delay Analysis: A Deep Dive into How to Win Your Next Claim. (EP 181)

Catch up on C-Link's Digital Maturity Event here – GET MY SEAT. In this episode, Paul is joined by Iain McIlwee, the CEO of the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS), an organisation uniting the supply chain to raise standards and drive quality in the Finishes, Fit-out, and Interiors Sector. Paul and Iain discuss the FIS… Continue reading Transforming Construction: Insights from the FIS Manifesto and Design Development Proposals (EP 188)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Eric Anderton, an expert in construction leadership and author of 'Construction Genius.’ Since 2004, Eric has been instrumental in helping construction companies boost profits, reduce overheads, and build effective teams. Paul shares his experience leading a team of quantity surveyors at a young age without formal training—a scenario… Continue reading How to Stop Micro-Managing and Become an Effective Construction Leader: Insights from Eric Anderton (EP 189)

Today, Paul meets Rob Dean, a leading expert at the intersection of construction, arbitration, and technology. Rob shares his insights on how AI and blockchain might transform dispute resolution and what this means for the industry's future. Decentralised Arbitration: Rob introduces Kleros, a decentralised arbitration platform, and explains its innovative role in resolving disputes. The… Continue reading AI, Blockchain, and the Future of Dispute Resolution with Rob Dean (EP 203)

In this episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber reflect on their Quantity Surveying careers, the origins of C-Link, and the evolution of Own the Build. What You’ll Learn: Defining the Role of a Commercial Director What sets a Commercial Director apart from senior commercial managers, and how have the expectations of this role evolved over… Continue reading The Aspiring QS – The Path to Becoming a Commercial Director (EP 204)