Latest Subcontractors Podcast Episodes
Broken window theory with Danny Clarke (EP 83)
Own The Build - September 05, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Danny Clarke, Commercial Director at the National Federation of Builders. In this intriguing conversation, Danny – an occupational health expert – dispels some truths about misconceptions in the industry (not least Paul’s) about occupational health and why he talks about cultur...
Specifications: your project needs one! (EP 82)
Own The Build - August 29, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Meena Sankar, Partner and Head of Specifications at Ride Levett Bucknall, a Global Construction and Property Consultancy. In this entertaining episode, Meena – an expert specification consultant – shares her ‘love’ for QS; talks about the art of writing a specification, how to ...
How to recover from losing 50 million pounds (EP 81)
Own The Build - August 22, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Gavin Gallagher, Executive Director at Earlsfort Group & East Point Business Park in Dublin. Gavin is a commercial real estate Investor & Developer with a fascinating story: in this episode, he shares the highs and lows of a 25-year career in construction and property, includin...
How to change procurement - the construction playbook (EP 80)
Own The Build - August 15, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by Nicola Hodkinson, Owner and Director at Seddon Construction, a forward-thinking, culture-driven principal contractor with roots in Bolton. Nicola shares her recent experiences working on a project which followed the construction playbook’s way of working and wh...
How to prove variations: a lawyer's 5-step guide (EP 79)
Own The Build - August 08, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this highly insightful episode, Paul is again joined by Michael Downes, a Solicitor/Construction Expert at Gordons LLP, a law firm from Yorkshire. In this conversation, Paul and Michael discuss what variations are, the rules for valuing variations and how best to manage the process to ensure ...
Managing inflation claims from your supply chain (EP 78)
Own The Build - August 01, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is 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 sky-high inflation we’re experiencing and how best to manage th...
Bridging the knowledge gap between Main Contractors & Subcontractors (EP 77)
Own The Build - July 25, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Rickie Lameks, Founder of Rev Consultants, a business passionate about bridging the knowledge gap between Main Contractors & Subcontractors. In this episode, Paul asks Rickie about his perspective on best practices for Main Contractors when tendering. Specifically, how they s...
How prioritizing jobsite safety can help your business thrive
Built with Billd - July 20, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes[Replay: Best of the Built with Billd series] We’re all concerned about safety on the jobsite, but have you ever thought about turning safety into a competitive advantage? By making safety a top priority in your business, you can cut insurance costs, hire better (and retain more) employees, and...
Is off-site manufacturing dead? (EP 76)
Own The Build - July 18, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Bruce Bell, who is the Founder & CEO of Facit Homes, a company using digital manufacturing technology to create individually designed, high-performance homes. In this intriguing conversation, Bruce explains how Facit use digital technology real-time on-site manufacturing is a...
From the BBC to ESG (EP 75)
Own The Build - July 11, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Clare Richards, an Architect and the Founding Director at Footwork, a London-based charity with a big ambition – to make communities more resilient. Clare shares her experiences working as a filmmaker, an architect and now at the head of Footwork and why developers need to fo...
How to build a neighbourhood (EP 74)
Own The Build - July 04, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Jonathan Smales, Executive Chairman at Human Nature, a development company designing and building new neighbourhoods where it is enjoyable to live low-impact lives. Jonathan talks about his latest project; the Phoenix project and describes his vision for the future and the ne...
How to Successfully Navigate Commercial Construction Contracts
Built with Billd - June 27, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutesCommercial construction contracts can be overwhelming for many subcontractors, but it's incredibly important that you know what to look for before signing on the dotted line. In some cases, a contract may not be favorable to the subcontractor should something happen during the project. You nee...
What construction learned from NASA (EP 73)
Own The Build - June 27, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingToday Paul is joined by Mark Enzer, OBE, a Strategic Advisor from Mott MacDonald and also a Director at the Centre for Digital Built Britain. In this thought-provoking episode, Paul learns how digital twins revolutionised NASA's work and will do the same for construction. Mark shares his vision ...
Why Construction Stocks Could Be Honey in a Bear Market
Built with Billd - June 22, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutesOn Tuesday, the S&P 500 fell into a bear market with stocks falling more 20% Monday and Tuesday. At the same time, the 30-year fixed mortgage crossed 6% for the first time since 2008, sending mortgage applications to a 22-year low. The idea of a recession is getting stronger and stronger, but...
Who are the ICE and what's it's place in the modern world? (EP 72)
Own The Build - June 20, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Ed McCann, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Senior Director at Expedition Engineering. Ed describes why the ICE is so important to him and engineers worldwide and explains how its place in the modern world is more important than ever. In this entertaining epi...
Do Higher Wages Equate to More Workers?
Built with Billd - June 15, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutesAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 36,000 new employees put on hard hats and reported to job sites in May. However, that didn't come close to filling the 494,000 construction jobs that were open at the end of April. Finding skilled labor is still a major problem for the construction ...
How to build your own custom home - A conversation with Gus Zogolovitch (EP 71)
Own The Build - June 13, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Gus Zogolovitch, CEO of Unboxed Homes, London's first custom-build developer. Paul and Gus talk about all things self and custom build, and Paul learns how the Government is bringing in schemes such as Help to Build (like Help to Buy) to support us in building our own custom ...
How to build your own custom home - A conversation with Gus Zogolovitch (EP 71)
Own The Build - June 13, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Gus Zogolovitch, CEO of Unboxed Homes, London's first custom-build developer. Paul and Gus talk about all things self and custom build, and Paul learns how the Government is bringing in schemes such as Help to Build (like Help to Buy) to support us in building our own custom ...
The ‘R’ Word That Is on Everyone’s Mind
Built with Billd - June 08, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutesRecession...not inevitable? According to economists, the U.S. economy is not headed towards a recession even though the Federal Reserve, aiming to squash the highest inflation in 40 years, has raised interest rates at the fastest pace since the 1990s. However, despite these increased interest...
How You Can Transition Your Business to Solar Power
Built with Billd - June 06, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutesOn this week's episode of the Built with Billd podcast, Chris Doyle sat down with Susan Tanski, Co-founder and VP of Strategy at Sunstone Credit to talk about why - and how - small businesses should transition into solar-powered energy. Sunstone Credit provides flexible financing solutions for ...
Mental health in construction (EP 70)
Own The Build - June 06, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week Paul is joined by Sarah Meek, Managing Director at Mates in Mind, a leading UK charity raising awareness and addressing the stigma of poor mental health, focusing on construction. In this honest conversation, Paul and Sarah share personal stories on mental health, why construction prof...
From Handbags to Cherry Pickers: the AWS of construction (EP 69)
Own The Build - May 30, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Shweta Saxena, CEO at MachineMax. Shweta has a product-based background in the technology industry. In this episode, she talks about her fascinating story and vision, which now sees her solving problems in the construction industry based on the plant and machinery. Head to www...
International Construction Companies Have Their Eyes Set on the U.S. Market
Built with Billd - May 25, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutesVietnamese contractor Hoa Binh Construction has its eyes set on the American construction industry and they have ambitious goals to follow. The company has a goal to increase its annual profits to $20 billion by the end of 2032. How are they planning to do that? For starters, they are lookin...
Episode 68 - Construction workers are the real heroes
Own The Build - May 23, 2022 03:00 - 39 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingPaul is joined by Mike Pitts, Deputy Challenge Director at Innovate UK. Mike wrote the business case for the "Transforming Construction Challenge", a 4 year R & D programme part-funded by the UK Government. In this entertaining episode, he talks about the industry's successes and why all constru...
The Construction Industry Is Getting Hot, Hot, Hot | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - May 18, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutesAccording to Construction Executive, 2021 was the sixth warmest year on record with the average global surface temperature 1.5°F warmer over the 20th-century baselines. Rising temperatures can have a massive impact on the construction industry due to a phenomenon called the “urban heat island e...
The Current and Future State of the Industry with Ken Simonson
Built with Billd - May 16, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutesIn this week's episode of the Built with Billd podcast, Ken Simonson joins Russ Briscoe to talk about the current and future state of the construction industry. Ken Simonson is the Chief Economist with The Associated General Contractors of America. He also puts out a weekly newsletter breaking...
Episode 67 - How hydrogen power can revolutionise your project
Own The Build - May 16, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by Peter Sayce, who is Chief Product Officer at Bramble Energy, a young business developing hydrogen fuel cell products and technologies. In this insightful conversation, Peter explains how hydrogen fuel cells have an application in construction, can improve the w...
Five Ways You Can Stay Ahead of Construction Pricing Challenges
Built with Billd - May 11, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutesAs demand for multi-family construction begins to BOOM, you need to stay ahead of pricing and supply chain challenges so you aren't caught off guard next time you start a project. In this episode of Walkthrough Wednesday, we talk about the five things you can do to ensure you're protected next ...
Episode 66 - Talking with the Government about Architecture
Own The Build - May 09, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by Sarah Allan, Head of Architecture at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. In this compelling conversation, Paul discovers how Sarah is helping deliver Government policy on everything from architecture, housing, and BIM. Head to www.get.c-l...
Will Robots Revolutionize How We Build Things?
Built with Billd - May 04, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutesIn this week's episode of Walkthrough Wednesday, we take a look at the hot and cold data presented in the AGC Data Digest, reach our hands into the viper-infested mailbag, and learn how robots are revolutionizing the modular building industry. Follow us at https://linktr.ee/billd to stay up-to-...
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