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
Mastering Delay, Disruption, and the Power of "No" in Construction Disputes (EP 198)
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Damian James, Director and Practicing Expert at Damian James Delay and Quantum Experts, to explore the dynamics of delay, disruption, and the importance of assertiveness in managing construction disputes.
🔍 Key Topics:
- Challenges in Construction Culture: Damian discusses the cultural issues in construction, such as the reluctance to deliver bad news and the implications of saying ‘yes’ to everything, especially in relation to time bars and dispute escalation.
- The Power of Saying "No": Damian explains the importance of learning to say "no" at the right time to improve project outcomes, strengthen business relationships, and gain commercial leverage. He shares examples of how this approach has helped avoid disputes.
- Commercial Leverage and Strategy: Damian outlines strategies for gaining commercial leverage on a project, such as using options like adjudication, managing new variations, and pursuing extra claims to protect financial interests.
💡 Get your free Contract Audit document by messaging Paul on LinkedIn or emailing him at paul@c-link.com.
Reminder: We’re launching a Q&A segment soon! Send in your questions to paul@c-link.com about construction contracts, commercial challenges, or anything else for a chance to have them answered on the show.
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