The Building Talks Podcast
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Talking with Alastair Blenkin and Tim Rogers about ProcurePro - Procurement, Protecting Margin, and Using Tech to Reduce Risk in Construction
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Thanks for tuning in to another episode of The Building Talks Podcast. This one digs into where margin and risk really sit in construction.
In this episode, we're joined by Alastair Blenkin and Tim Rogers, the team behind ProcurePro. There’s plenty of talk in the industry about productivity, but this conversation gets into something often overlooked, procurement, and why it plays such a critical role in project success.
On the surface, procurement doesn’t sound that exciting, but scratch beneath it and you’ll find where margin is protected, risk is managed, and a lot of project stress quietly builds.
We unpack how ProcurePro came to life, Tim’s experience on the contractor side with Hutchinson Builders, and Alastair’s background in tech and law. From spreadsheet-heavy processes and quote levelling to scope clarity and the impact of COVID, this is a proper look at one of the most manual parts of the industry.
There’s also a great discussion around AI, productivity, and why good systems shouldn’t replace people, they should free them up to focus on higher-value work.
If you’ve ever wondered why construction struggles to adopt new tech, and why implementation is often harder than the idea itself, this will be an eye-opener for you.
Takeaways:
✅ Why procurement is the frontline for protecting margin
✅ The risks of spreadsheet-driven processes
✅ How quote levelling and scope clarity reduce project stress
✅ Where AI fits into construction workflows
✅ Why implementation is harder than innovation
Chapters:
10:10 Understanding Procurement Challenges
16:54 The Evolution of Procurement Solutions
21:23 Building the Minimum Viable Product
29:07 The Importance of Scope in Construction
35:57 Streamlining Procurement with ProcurePro
40:45 The Visibility Revolution in Construction
43:46 AI’s Role in Transforming the Construction Process
54:42 Implementing Change: Overcoming Resistance in Construction Tech
1:00:28 Future Aspirations: Saving a Billion Construction Hours
Tune in for a smart, practical conversation on how better procurement can drive performance across every project.
Hope you enjoy the podcast!
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