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
Turning the Tables: Your Questions, My Answers – A Special Listener Q&A (EP 199)
In this unique episode, the tables are turned as Paul takes on questions from a listener-turned-interviewer, Matt, diving into both career advice and technical QS topics. From breaking down his career journey to offering insights into commercial management, Paul provides practical answers to questions submitted by listeners.
🔍 Key Topics:
- Career Progression: Paul shares how he achieved rapid career growth and the key traits he looks for in staff.
- Impressing Your Boss: Simple strategies to stand out as a new starter or early-career QS.
- Getting What You're Worth: How to assess your value and confidently negotiate for better pay.
- Technical QS Insights: Best practices for trainees, the value of professional qualifications, and handling BoQs vs. specs and drawings.
🎧 Takeaways:
- How to build trust and progress your career in QS.
- Tips for overcoming challenges in communication and negotiation.
💡 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.
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.
C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Quantity Surveyors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
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