Own The Build
Own the Build is the podcast for Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Directors who want to sharpen their commercial edge and lead with confidence.
Hosted by Paul Heming, former Commercial leader and now co-founder of C-Link, each week’s conversation dives into the realities of modern commercial management — from procurement and contracts to digital transformation and leadership in construction.
Through honest discussions with industry leaders, forensic planners, and forward-thinking QSs, Paul explores how the best commercial teams deliver profit, performance, and project certainty in a changing industry.
If you’re serious about mastering the commercial side of construction — this is where you build your advantage.
Own The Build
Navigating Disputes: A Career in Construction Adjudication (EP 179)
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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 path from civil engineering to adjudication
- The appeal of the legal profession within the construction industry
- Creating pathways for young professionals in adjudication
- Enhancing the dispute resolution process for the industry
- A comparison between Adjudication and LVD MAP
Join us for an insightful discussion on the intersection of engineering and law, and discover how Susan shapes the future of dispute resolution in the construction sector.
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