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
How to Reduce Disputes and Build Stronger Project Relationships (EP 210)
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Today, Paul’s guest is Len Bunton, Founder of Bunton Consulting, Vice Chairman of Scottish Mediation, and Chairman of the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) Commercial and Procurement Group. Len returns for his third Own the Build episode to tackle one of the biggest challenges in construction—conflict avoidance.
🔹 Conflict Avoidance Week 2025 – What is it, and why should the industry take notice?
🔹 Mastering Payment Applications – The role of email tracking, follow-ups, and direct communication in getting paid on time.
🔹 Collaboration or Just a Buzzword? – What genuine collaboration looks like and how to implement it.
🔹 The Design Responsibility Dilemma – Why does design liability cause so many disputes, and how can it be structured better?
🔹 The Conflict Avoidance Coalition Update – The latest progress in driving industry-wide change and how to get involved.
💡 If you’re tired of disputes draining time and money from projects, this episode is packed with practical solutions for building a more collaborative and conflict-free industry.
📩 Have a question for Paul? Email paul@c-link.com to have it answered in an upcoming episode!
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