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Construction is one of the most complex, fragmented and challenging industries to work in, but when you reflect on a finished project, there is always great satisfaction in the work done. Join Quantity Surveyor and Founder of C-Link (www.c-link.com), Paul Heming, each week as he interviews experts from across the construction industry to share tactics for project success and uncover technologies of the future that will take us forward. Own the Build is a show for Main Contractors, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers or anyone interested in learning more about the construction world.
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Episode 45 - The decline of the high street

Episode 45 - The decline of the high street

In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Andrew McDonald, Co-Founder of Credo Living and Tandem Real Estate. In this episode, we discuss Andrew’s experience as a Commercial agent and how he uses that skill now, as a property developer, to benefit from the evolution of the high street. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Would you like to learn tactics that other professionals are using to get to PC quicker, reduce costs, and all whilst meeting specification and building standards?Join our LinkedIn Group, The Site Office, to ask for advice, share your knowledge, and connect with people that might have a different perspective on construction that you've not yet considered.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
32:3429/11/2021
Episode 44 - Can construction contracts be 500 words long?

Episode 44 - Can construction contracts be 500 words long?

In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Sarah Fox, a construction contract expert and Director at 500 Words who deliver simple digital trust-enhancing contracts to put construction companies in control. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of reducing the length of construction contracts from 50,000 words to 500. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Would you like to learn tactics that other professionals are using to get to PC quicker, reduce costs, and all whilst meeting specification and building standards?Join our LinkedIn Group, The Site Office, to ask for advice, share your knowledge, and connect with people that might have a different perspective on construction that you've not yet considered.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
40:2922/11/2021
Episode 43 - Data-driven sustainability

Episode 43 - Data-driven sustainability

In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Brittany Harris, the CEO and Co-Founder at Qflow, a digital platform enabling construction teams to collect real-time materials and waste data at the source. In this episode, we discuss how machine learning can reduce the amount of waste on-site and drive sites towards improved sustainability. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Would you like to learn tactics that other professionals are using to get to PC quicker, reduce costs, and all whilst meeting specification and building standards?Join our LinkedIn Group, The Site Office, to ask for advice, share your knowledge, and connect with people that might have a different perspective on construction that you've not yet considered.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
39:3715/11/2021
Episode 42 - What working at a big developer teaches you about being a small developer?

Episode 42 - What working at a big developer teaches you about being a small developer?

In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Ben Richards, Director of Aura Homes, an SME Property Developer and an Award-Winning Architectural design company. This episode discusses how Ben's lessons while working at a prominent developer, the Berkeley Group, shape how he runs his SME property development business.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
33:5008/11/2021
Episode 41 - Creating a production line mentality

Episode 41 - Creating a production line mentality

In this episode, Paul is joined by Lukas Olbrich, Co-Founder and CEO of Sablono, which is the world’s first Construction Execution Platform. In this fascinating episode, we discuss how data can give accurate, current information to project teams to inform crucial decision making.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
32:0001/11/2021
Episode 40 - Addressing the skills shortage

Episode 40 - Addressing the skills shortage

In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Anjali Pindoria, a Quantity Surveyor at Avi Contracts. Alongside surveying, Anjali is a Novus Committee Member at the CIOB and a public speaker on topics around Diversity and Inclusion and in this episode, we discuss the skills shortage in construction and how best to attract the next generation of talent.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
31:5025/10/2021
Episode 39 - Using AI to manage project risks

Episode 39 - Using AI to manage project risks

In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Dev Amratia, Co-Founder and CEO at nPlan, a software business that uses AI to learn how previous construction projects are performed to predict the outcomes of future projects. This episode discusses AI, its impact on construction and the future of contracting.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
33:0818/10/2021
Episode 38 - Identifying commercial to resi opportunities

Episode 38 - Identifying commercial to resi opportunities

In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Paul Davis, Founder and Director at Nimbus Maps (www.nimbusmaps.co.uk), a trusted property data platform. This episode discusses Class MA, how it is an exciting change to Permitted Development, and how developers can capitalise.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
36:0111/10/2021
Episode 37 - Applying 3d Visualisation as an SME

Episode 37 - Applying 3d Visualisation as an SME

In this episode, Paul and Liam meet Piers Mulroney, Strategic Planning and Policy Manager at VU.CITY, which is software helping people make better design and planning decisions quicker. In this episode, we discuss 3d Visualisation, the technology itself and how it disrupts the construction and real estate sectors.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
37:3104/10/2021
Episode 36 - The swamp thing – is he real?

Episode 36 - The swamp thing – is he real?

In this episode, Paul and Liam meet Piragash Sivanesan, Founder and MD of Totum Finance, an FCA regulated brokerage and debt advisor, about ESG. Is it impacting the funding world generally and then, more specifically, how it is impacting development finance?Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
34:1727/09/2021
Episode 35 - Building a Project Business Case

Episode 35 - Building a Project Business Case

In this episode, Paul and Liam meet Idowu Anthony-Ajileye, a Project Manager, TedX speaker, and mentor and coach in the construction industry. Anthony explains what a Project Business Case is and why, for developers, they are such a crucial part of the development process.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
33:0620/09/2021
Episode 34 - Socially responsible building for SME developers

Episode 34 - Socially responsible building for SME developers

In this episode, Paul and Liam meet Jonathan Fashanu, Founder & CEO of Dash Homes, a sustainable architecture studio that builds less impactful homes. Jonathan explains his belief that it is no longer a debate whether sustainable developments have a viable economic chance and why SME developers should be making the change.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
39:1413/09/2021
Episode 33 - Building a capital stack

Episode 33 - Building a capital stack

In this episode, Paul meets Saam Lowni, Founder & Managing Director of Merryoaks Finance, who provide Property Finance Solutions for Investors & Developers. Saam is an expert in investment and development finance and, we explore how to build a capital stack in property development and, more importantly, why developers need to.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
31:4906/09/2021
Episode 32 - Five marketing mistakes in construction

Episode 32 - Five marketing mistakes in construction

In this rare episode, Paul invites Liam to the show in a new capacity. Liam is Marketing Director at C-Link, and in this special episode, Liam discusses his views on the five marketing mistakes typically made by contractors in the industry.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
37:2230/08/2021
Episode 31 - BIM strikes back

Episode 31 - BIM strikes back

In this episode, Paul and Liam meet once again with Iain Miskimmin of Bentley Systems. Iain has been at the forefront of BIM adoption in the UK. This entertaining episode further explores the possibilities that BIM offers the construction world and how SMEs can benefit.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
42:3323/08/2021
Episode 30 - Strip out ahead of design development

Episode 30 - Strip out ahead of design development

In this episode, Paul meets Karolina Hernandez, a Chartered Construction Project Manager at Box Associates. In the episode, Karolina explains her approach to managing strip out works on site and the importance of timing it at the right stage of the design development process. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
33:3616/08/2021
Episode 29 - The Art of Tendering

Episode 29 - The Art of Tendering

In this episode, Paul and Liam meet Eve Lameks, Director of Rev Consultants, who coach subcontractors to be tendering experts. We discuss how best to tender and how subcontractors feel and react when they receive tenders in specific formats. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
31:3609/08/2021
Episode 28 - Time is money

Episode 28 - Time is money

In this episode, Paul and Liam catch up with Robin Hayhurst, Managing Director of Property Project Consultants, who offer property mentoring programs. In the episode, Robin explains the concept of ‘overwhelm’, how it impacts many small business owners and what you can do to manage it. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
32:1602/08/2021
Episode 27 - How do lenders think?

Episode 27 - How do lenders think?

In this episode, Paul and Liam catch up with Ian Humphreys, Co-Founder of Brickflow - the UK's first search engine for development finance - about innovation in development finance. Ian gives insight into recent research Brickflow has completed into how developers view self-build and how they think generally.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
32:0826/07/2021
Episode 26 - Project teams for larger SME developers: What does one look like?

Episode 26 - Project teams for larger SME developers: What does one look like?

In this episode, Paul and Liam meet with Rachel Ricketts from Vabel London, a London based developer designing and building exceptional living experiences. The conversation centres on how to build a project team from a Project Manager’s perspective.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
33:0719/07/2021
Episode 25 - Cashflow and IRR

Episode 25 - Cashflow and IRR

In this episode, Paul and Liam chat with Nick Fisher of Aprao, a PropTech business providing financial modelling software for real estate. The topic focuses on cash flow and why the internal rate of return is arguably one of the most critical metrics for property developers.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
35:0512/07/2021
Episode 24 - Negotiating with neighbours

Episode 24 - Negotiating with neighbours

In this episode, Paul and Liam welcome back David Kemp, Managing Director of DRK Planning, a multi-disciplinary planning and development consultancy. Today’s topic focuses on community engagement and how best to connect with the community and, specifically, neighbours and how this is critical in executing successful planning applications and schemes.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
37:4605/07/2021
Episode 23 - Ask the Architect #2: Discharging Planning Conditions

Episode 23 - Ask the Architect #2: Discharging Planning Conditions

In this episode, Paul meets Hugo McCloud, a Partner at 1200 Works, an architecture practice in London. The topic of conversation is focused on how best to navigate the transition from Stage 3 to Stage 4 design and get the architectural design ready for construction.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
27:5128/06/2021
Episode 22 - Swimming with Sharks

Episode 22 - Swimming with Sharks

In this episode, Paul speaks with Piragash Sivanesan, Founder and MD of Totum Finance, an FCA regulated brokerage and debt advisor, about identifying and avoiding the wrong funding partners in the development world. What are the warning signs you should be looking out for and how to do your due diligence?Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
30:4521/06/2021
Episode 21 - BIM for SMEs – is it even relevant?

Episode 21 - BIM for SMEs – is it even relevant?

In this episode, Paul and Liam meet Iain Miskimmin of Bentley Systems. Iain has been at the forefront of BIM adoption in the UK. This entertaining episode sees Iain provide tips on how SMEs can use BIM to transform their profitability and massively reduce risk.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
40:0514/06/2021
Episode 20 - Designing and selling unique homes

Episode 20 - Designing and selling unique homes

In this episode, Paul and Liam meet Karolina Adamczyk, Chief Visionary Officer at Ademchic, a multi-disciplinary interior design and branding consultancy. Karolina provides tips on how developers can design spaces that produce quicker sales while at the same costing less to create.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
30:1007/06/2021
Episode 19 - Let’s talk about variations

Episode 19 - Let’s talk about variations

In this episode, Paul and Liam catch up with Jason Farnell, Adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator from Commercial Risk Management, to discuss variations.We put forward the following scenario to Jason:We are a Main Contractor working on a JCT 2016 Building Contract with a £3m lump sum Contract Sum. The client (the property developer) is looking to amend an element of the works and has issued an instruction to omit a large portion of your scope relating to the M & E. The results are to be completed by Another company. The works are valued at approximately £300,000, including circa £30,000 of profit.We then asked Jason a series of questions from the main contractor's and developer's perspective to understand how/if you can claim for loss of profit in response to variations when the client is instructing a significant omission.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
31:0931/05/2021
Episode 18 - Planning for Success

Episode 18 - Planning for Success

In this episode, Paul and Liam meet David Kemp, Managing Director of DRK Planning (www.drkplanning.co.uk), a multi-disciplinary planning and development consultancy. David provides tips on how developers can best work with planning consultants and how sustainability is becoming more critical in successful planning applications.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
34:5224/05/2021
Episode 17 - Missing the boat on development finance

Episode 17 - Missing the boat on development finance

In this episode, Paul and Liam catch up with Ian Humphreys, Co-Founder of Brickflow (brickflow.com) - the UK's first search engine for development finance - about innovation in development finance. Ian gives his tips on how developers can build attractive, high-quality development appraisals that stand out to lenders.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
33:3117/05/2021
Episode 16 - Equity vs. Debt

Episode 16 - Equity vs. Debt

In this episode, Paul speaks with Piragash Sivanesan, Founder and MD of Totum Finance, an FCA regulated brokerage and debt advisor, about funding options for developers: specifically, equity funding vs. debt funding. What are the pros and cons of both approaches and why Piragash advocates for a hybrid approach.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
31:1710/05/2021
Episode 15 - The cost of the fit-out

Episode 15 - The cost of the fit-out

How much should I budget, and how can I maximise profit? In this episode, Paul catches up with Christopher Barber, a co-Founder at C-Link (www.c-link.com). Chris is a qualified Quantity Surveyor, and the conversation is focused on how property developers should budget for and best manage the fit-out of residential apartments. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
29:1903/05/2021
Episode 14 - Ask the Architect

Episode 14 - Ask the Architect

How can clients make Architects more efficient? In this episode, Paul meets Hugo McCloud a Partner at 1200 Works (www.1200works.com) an architecture practice in London. The topic of conversation is focused on how clients can act to maximise an Architect’s productivity. What can clients do to make an architect successful. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
30:1126/04/2021
Episode 13 - Vesting Certificates

Episode 13 - Vesting Certificates

In this Episode, Paul catches up with Jason Farnell, Adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator from Commercial Risk Management, to discuss vesting certificates.We put forward the following scenario to Jason:We’re a property developer acting as a Main Contractor on projects. Subcontractors and suppliers regularly ask to make Advanced Payments for materials off-site by our supply chain. We understand the need for this, but we want to make sure that we’re managing the process and de-risk it.We then asked Jason a series of questions from the developer's perspective to understand how developers can best respond to requests for advanced payment from their supply chain and reduce the risks inherent with these payments by using vesting certificates and other securities.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
25:4519/04/2021
Episode 12 - Programme Negotiations

Episode 12 - Programme Negotiations

Do Principal Contractors give enough consideration to programme negotiation?In this episode, Paul and Liam discuss how you should treat programme negotiation with the same level of focus applied to price, specifically looking at incentives for the contractor to deliver ahead of time.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
25:4212/04/2021
Episode 11 - Planning for Opportunities and Risks

Episode 11 - Planning for Opportunities and Risks

How should a developer, acting as the Main Contractor, or a Main Contractor themselves, plan for the unknown risks they’re going to encounter on a project?In this episode, Paul and Liam discuss how you should create a system for identifying risks and opportunities throughout the project, rather than sitting back and waiting for either to appear.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
33:3705/04/2021
Episode 10 - Bank Monitoring on Project Developments

Episode 10 - Bank Monitoring on Project Developments

In this episode, Paul and Liam speak with Piragash Sivanesan, Founder and MD of Totum Finance, an FCA regulated brokerage and debt advisor, about bank monitoring on project developments. Why do banks monitor a project and how? How should a developer work with a Monitoring Surveyor to ensure a smooth relationship, particularly if things don’t work out on site as you’d planned?Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
37:5929/03/2021
Episode 9 - Where and How do I find a Project Manager?

Episode 9 - Where and How do I find a Project Manager?

We know that having a good project manager on your team is critical for an SME developer or Main Contractor to deliver a successful development.In this episode, Paul and Liam discuss what to look for in a project manager, where to find them, and how important commercial acumen is for the role.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
36:3322/03/2021
Episode 8 - Architects and Delay Analysis

Episode 8 - Architects and Delay Analysis

In this episode, Paul and Liam discuss architects and delay analysis with Jason Farnell, Adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator from Commercial Risk Management.We put forward the following scenario to Jason:We’re a property developer acting as a Main Contractor on projects. During a recent project, we experienced programme issues relating to the design team and suffered delays that extended the overall programme.We then asked Jason a series of questions from the perspective of the Developer to understand how they may recoup any costs associated with the delay, how they would need to prove where the responsibility lied, and how to guard against issues like this occurring.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
33:4915/03/2021
Episode 7 - In what circumstances is Construction Management not suitable for a developer? Part 2

Episode 7 - In what circumstances is Construction Management not suitable for a developer? Part 2

In previous episodes, we've explored the benefits of Construction Management. Today, Paul runs through the scenarios where Construction Management may not be the most suitable procurement route for your next project.In Part 1, we identified the six criteria against making your procurement route and focused on the first three. In this episode, we discuss the remaining three criteria and outline what we believe to be the developer's critical question on whether Construction Management is right for their next project.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
27:1908/03/2021
Episode 6 - In what circumstances is Construction Management not suitable for a developer? Part 1

Episode 6 - In what circumstances is Construction Management not suitable for a developer? Part 1

In previous episodes, we’ve explored the benefits of Construction Management. Today, Paul runs through the scenarios where Construction Management may not be the most suitable procurement route for your next project.We identify the six criteria against making your procurement route, focusing on the first three in this episode. In our next episode, part two of the discussion, we focus on the following three criteria.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
31:5101/03/2021
Episode 5 - What do lenders look for from a developer?

Episode 5 - What do lenders look for from a developer?

In this episode, Paul and Liam ask Piragash Sivanesan, Founder and MD of Totum Finance, an FCA regulated brokerage and debt advisor, what do lenders look for from an SME developer?Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
35:2022/02/2021
Episode 4 - Late Payments & Site Delays

Episode 4 - Late Payments & Site Delays

In this episode, Paul and Liam discuss late payments and site delays with Jason Farnell, Adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator from Commercial Risk Management.We put forward a late payment and site delay scenario and asked Paul to provide thoughts and advice from the developer's perspective and Jason from the Contractor's perspective.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
32:1515/02/2021
Episode 3 - Subcontract Tendering and Procurement

Episode 3 - Subcontract Tendering and Procurement

In this weeks episode, Paul provides an overview on why there’s a lot more to subcontract tendering than you think and delivers the five key stages of subcontract procurement.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
33:2108/02/2021
Episode 2 - Give me the numbers

Episode 2 - Give me the numbers

In this episode, Paul provides a breakdown of the economics of construction management versus traditional construction procurement and the financial impact on a developer of choosing one over the other.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
25:4101/02/2021
Episode 1 - How do I structure construction management?

Episode 1 - How do I structure construction management?

Paul shares an overview of how a small developer might structure their business in order to oversee the build with a Construction Management procurement route.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.Send us a textWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
39:1425/01/2021