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
Transforming Construction: Insights from the FIS Manifesto and Design Development Proposals (EP 188)
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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 Manifesto, drafted before the 2024 UK elections, and the often-overlooked topic of Contractor Design Portions.
- Modern procurement methods and their impact on productivity.
- Enhancing public sector procurement for better outcomes.
- Addressing unreasonable risk transfer with standard form contracts.
- Challenges in design development and responsibility allocation.
- The role of a standardised Design Responsibility Matrix (DRM).
- The importance of early contractor engagement and resolving design conflicts.
You can find the FIS Manifesto here.
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If you’re interested in the Contract Audit document Paul mentioned, send him a message on LinkedIn or email at paul@c-link.com.
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