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
Question Time #2: Your Construction and QS Challenges Answered (EP 204.1)
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In our latest listener-driven Question Time episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber delve into the most pressing challenges faced by QSs and construction professionals. Covering topics from variations to supply chain fairness, this is your go-to resource for practical advice and expert insights.
📅 Reminder: We’ll be hosting this Q&A episode once a month – send your questions to paul@c-link.com to have them featured!
What You’ll Learn:
🔹 Managing Variations in Complex Projects
How can QSs ensure transparency and accountability for non-physical outputs, such as design work? Explore frameworks and processes to avoid disputes.
🔹 Big Company vs Small Company
What are the pros and cons of starting your QS career in a small business versus a large international firm? Hear advice for early-career QSs navigating this choice.
🔹 Balancing Risk and Relationships
Is it possible to protect yourself contractually without straining relationships on a project? Learn how to balance risk management with fostering collaboration.
🔹 The QS’s Role in Disputes
Discover how QSs can prevent disputes and avoid common pitfalls in handling prolongation claims or loss and expense issues.
🔹 Subcontractors Without Signed Contracts
What should you do when subcontractors are on-site without signed agreements? Practical steps to ensure protection and formalise agreements.
🔹 Promoting Fairness in the Supply Chain
How can the construction industry create fairer supply chains? Insights on overcoming the reputation of main contractors "squeezing" subcontractors.
🎉 Exclusive Giveaway
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- Mastering Your Career in Quantity Surveying
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📩 Have a question for Question Time? Email 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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