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
Valuable QS: How to Create or Become a 10/10 Quantity Surveyor. (EP 193)
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Hilan Shah, a QS and Founder of Construction Mastery a company whose mission is to create as many World Class Construction pros as possible that go on to uplift, influence and impact the construction industry.
Together, Paul and Hilan discuss how quantity surveyors (QSs) can advance their careers and become indispensable.
- Evolving Role of QSs: We explore how the QS profession is shifting from manual tasks to a knowledge-driven role, with automation and technology reshaping the landscape.
- Key Focus Areas: Hilan outlines four critical skills for QSs to stay relevant: expert knowledge, strategic thinking, interpersonal skills, and value optimisation.
- Lessons for Success: Hilan shares ten lessons from high achievers to help QSs progress faster and earn more, focusing on the concept of leverage.
- Adapting to Change: Hilan explains how QSs can make themselves indispensable during rapid technological change and highlights the importance of unique, high-quality skills.
Tune in to discover how to become a 10/10 QS and advance your career in the construction industry!
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If you’re interested in the Contract Audit document Paul mentioned, message him on LinkedIn or at paul@c-link.com.
Want to connect with Paul?
Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link.
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