Latest Subcontractors Podcast Episodes
How Technology Solutions Help Level the Playing Field for Subs
Built with Billd - May 02, 2022 11:30 - 32 minutesIn this week's episode of the Built with Billd podcast, Chris Doyle sat down with Sid Haksar, Head of Construction Strategy at Autodesk to talk about how technology is helping to level the playing field for subcontractors. Subcontractors face a lot of challenges around material shortages, pric...
Episode 65 - A lawyers guide to adjudication
Own The Build - May 02, 2022 03:00 - 39 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this thought-provoking episode, Paul is joined by Michael Downes, a Solicitor/Construction Expert at Gordons LLP, a law firm from Yorkshire. In this conversation, Paul and Michael discuss adjudication with Michael describing why it was created, how it works, and how it’s not something to be s...
Is the construction industry catching the spring fever? | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - April 27, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutesIn this week's episode of Walkthrough Wednesday, we dive right into the AGC Data Digest from Ken Simonson, pry open the infamous mail bag, and talk about a few items that may put a further strain on supply chain recovery. All of this and more that you don't want to miss. Follow us at https://l...
The future of buying and selling lumber
Built with Billd - April 25, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutesIn this week's episode of Built with Billd, we sat down with Mike Wisnefski, CEO of MaterialsXchange to talk about how the process of buying and selling lumber has changed. MaterialsXchange is a digital marketplace for lumber and panels. They offer a real-time look into current market prices so...
Episode 64 - The story of London's super sewer
Own The Build - April 25, 2022 03:00 - 32 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by James Carew, Digital Communication Manager at Tideway, a £4.2 billion construction project with the primary task of reducing sewage pollution and reconnecting London with the River Thames. Paul and James discuss how Tideway tells the story of their project an...
Why diesel prices have a huge impact on the cost of materials | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - April 20, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutesWhat goes up must come down, right? Not always. Especially when it comes to the price of materials. Recently, AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson issued yet another construction inflation alert. In this report, he spotlights the climb of diesel, aluminum mill shapes, copper and plastic construc...
Episode 63 - Data literacy and blockchain construction in construction
Own The Build - April 18, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by James Garner, a Director and the Global Head of Data, Insights & Analytics at Gleeds, a leading construction consultancy. Paul and James discuss how all construction companies store masses of data, and with some minor changes in how they harness this data, ho...
Episode 63 - Data literacy and the blockchain in construction
Own The Build - April 18, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by James Garner, a Director and the Global Head of Data, Insights & Analytics at Gleeds, a leading construction consultancy. Paul and James discuss how all construction companies store masses of data, and with some minor changes in how they harness this data, ho...
More cranes in the sky... good news for construction? | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - April 13, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutesMore construction cranes in the sky could be a positive sign for the future of the industry. According to a report by Rider Levett Bucknall, the crane count in North America's largest cities has increased by 4.74% since Q3 of 2021. This is great news! Los Angeles alone makes up 10% of crane...
Episode 62 - Better Call Saul and the future homes standard
Own The Build - April 11, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul speaks to Saul Humphrey, managing partner of Saul D Humphrey LLP; a professional consultancy practice focused on leading sustainable success. Saul talks about the future home's standard, BREEAM and why now is the time for developers and main contractors to get ahead by f...
Economic outlooks for 2022 | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - April 06, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutesTop construction economists suggest that commodity prices are likely to fall by the end of 2022. That's great news! However, the supply chain issues we're currently facing will persist well into 2023. That's bad news... According to Anirban Basu, Chief Economist at ABC, 2022 will be a year o...
Episode 61 - What can construction learn from other industries
Own The Build - April 04, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by Dr Oliver Jones, Research Director at Ryder Architecture, an award-winning international practice. Oliver’s day job is to develop the growing research power at Ryder. This episode discusses his research and how construction can learn from technological advances...
How technology solutions can help reduce project risk
Built with Billd - April 04, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutesSafety is one of the most important aspects on a construction project. A simple mistake can cost a TON of money and bring an entire project to a standstill. That's why creating safe jobsites is super important. The best way to ensure that your workers are staying safe is by reducing unneccessa...
How banks manage their relationships with subcontractors
Built with Billd - April 01, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutesOnce you have secured a line of credit through a bank, what does that relationship look like going forward? There are some key things that your bank will like to see from you. To begin with, everytime you pull on your credit line, the bank will require you to report your accounts receivable agi...
Steel and aluminum tariffs are coming to an end...sort of | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - March 30, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutesThe United States announced on Tuesday that they are partially lifting tariffs on steel and aluminum exports from the U.K. As a result of this, the U.K. will lift $500 million worth of tariffs on U.S. products such as whiskey and blue jeans. This is great news! What does this mean for the pr...
Episode 60 - BIM there, done that.
Own The Build - March 28, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by Ronan Collins, Director of Digital Delivery at The Red Sea Development Company, a company responsible for the delivery of the world's most ambitious & regenerative tourism project in Saudi Arabia. Ronan is a BIM enthusiast, and in this conversation, Paul and Ro...
How banks underwrite lines of credits for subcontractors
Built with Billd - March 25, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutesIf your ultimate goal is to have a large line of credit through your bank, you need to know what banks look for in a customer. For starters, you need to already be a customer of the bank. If you already have an established relationship with your bank, it's alot easier for you to obtain a line of...
Subcontractors could be at an increased risk of cyber security attacks | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - March 23, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutesAccording to experts, small to medium sized construction companies could be at an increased risk for a cyber security attack. In a report by NordLocker, construction was the top industry hit by cyber security attacks in 2021. Why? Because often times they lack the technological resources that...
Episode 59 - A construction lawyers guide to proving delays
Own The Build - March 21, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by Michael Downes, a Solicitor/Construction Expert at Gordons LLP, a law firm from Yorkshire. In this conversation, Paul and Micheal discuss how you can prove a delay has occurred on a construction project. The best way to give notice, request an extension of time...
The importance of building a positive brand around your construction business
Built with Billd - March 21, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutesYour business should be investing in marketing. You'd be surprised at the impact it can have when done right. On this episode of Built with Billd, we sat down with Luke Eggebraaten, owner of Phaser Marketing, to talk about why it's so important to build a brand around your construction busines...
Current events can have a HUGE impact on material pricing | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - March 18, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutesCurrent world events can have massive impacts on the price of commodity materials. Plus, these rising costs trickle down throughout the entire supply chain. As the price of oil and gas increase, shipping costs have to increase as well in order to maintain a profit margin. These costs eventuall...
Construction staffing numbers are on the RISE | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - March 16, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutesAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction staffing has reached 99% of pre pandemic numbers. This is great news! Last month, contractors added 60,000 new employees and boosted the total workforce to 7.6 million. The industry unemployement rate is still higher than the nationa...
Episode 58 - Strategic construction procurement – what is it?
Own The Build - March 14, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by Precious Zumbika-Lwanga, a Quantity Surveyor and the Founder at Carus Advisory Services. In this conversation, Paul and Precious discuss strategic sourcing in construction, looking at how big businesses procure and what SMEs can learn from them and apply to the...
The difference between debt and equity financing
Built with Billd - March 11, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutesWhether you’re just getting started or you’re looking to grow your business, leveraging financing responsibly will help accelerate your growth. There are two main types of financing that you should understand; debt and equity. Based on the current status of your business, one might be more ben...
Triple whammy pricing woes impacting the construction industry | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - March 09, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutesInflation, material delays, and labor issues are the trifecta of problems that the construction industry is currently facing. In the midst of a 40-year inflation peak, labor shortages and supply chain delays could last for up to two years. On this week's episode of Walkthrough Wednesday, we di...
Episode 57 - Return of the swamp thing
Own The Build - March 07, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by Piragash Sivanesan, Founder and MD of Totum Finance, an FCA regulated brokerage and debt advisor. In this conversation, Paul and Piragash discuss development finance in 2022, looking ahead to how ESG and equity will be front and centre. Head to www.get.c-link....
Preparing the next generation of construction workers for success
Built with Billd - March 07, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutesOn this week's episode of Built with Billd, we sat down with Angela Taylor, Executive Director at Construction Career Collaborative to talk about how they're priming the talent pipeline of next generation construction workers. C3 is on a mission to positively impact the future of the industry b...
The hoarding of construction materials has become a HUGE issue | Walkthrough Wednesday
Built with Billd - March 02, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutesConstruction material prices have hit a 35-year high. This is causing materials to be hoarded and stored in warehouse, even if they aren't being used on an upcoming project. This is causing major problems for contractors. Listen to this week's Walkthrough Wednesday to learn about what you n...
Episode 56 - The professional relationship between Architects and QS
Own The Build - February 28, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Paul is joined by RICS Young Surveyor of the Year 2021, Javaad Khalil, who is the Founder and Managing Director of Consult North. In this conversation, Paul and Javaad debate why the relationship between Architects and QS is built on unsteady ground and how it can be improved. ...
Your cash should be working for you... here’s why | Finance Friday
Built with Billd - February 25, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutesIf you're leveraging financing from outside sources, what are you doing with all of your extra cash flow? You should be using it to grow other areas of your business. Where can you put your money to use? To start, you could go hire more employees so you can take on larger projects. Or, you ...
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