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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)

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)

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)

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… Continue reading Construction Productivity is Broken – How Technology Can Fix It. (EP 169)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Jonah Balmford, Associate Director at Henry Riley, Head of Carbon Advisory, Head of APC, and an RICS Matrics Committee Member. In today’s conversation, Paul and Jonah discuss the transition from QS to Project Manager that Jonah made, the differences and why Jonah recommends that any QS does it. … Continue reading Why Carbon is the New Currency for Quantity Surveyors. (EP 171)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Justin Fellows, the Founder of 53 Quantum, an Independent Quantity Surveying consultancy specialising in Expert Analysis for Construction Lawyers and Commercial Directors navigating complex claims and disputes.  Justin, a skilled Data Analyst, takes centre stage in this discussion focused on Data Visualisation. Discover how Justin leverages Data Visualisation… Continue reading A Picture is Worth a Thousand Spreadsheets: Why Data Visualisation Matters in Construction Claims. (EP 172)

In this episode, Paul reunites with Richard Brackstone, a former Quantity Surveyor turned Consultant renowned for his innovative approach to providing executive-level support to construction companies, specialising in Risk Management and Commercial Best Practices. Returning after his insightful episode 117 appearance, Richard delves into Mitigation Obligations within Construction Contracts, offering a deep exploration similar to… Continue reading A Review of Mitigation Obligations in Construction Contracts (EP 173)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Nicola Skarkey, a Quantity Surveyor and member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), delivering stand-out, easy-to-read construction market reports and strategic insights at Gleeds. Paul and Nicola dive into the insights from Gleeds’ Q3 2024 Construction Market Report, which measures Market Sentiment to understand where we’re… Continue reading Navigating Uncertainty: Insights from the Q3 2024 Construction Market Report. (EP 183)

In this episode, Paul is joined by Patrick Carroll, QS and Founder of Carroll Estimating. This business provides a team of Contractor Quantity Surveyors and Estimators for less cost than one QS employee. Paul and Patrick explore the intricacies of on-account payments and their critical role in maintaining smooth cash flow within construction projects. Challenges… Continue reading Mastering On-Account Payments: Ensuring Smooth Cash Flow in Construction. (EP 184)