Latest Tendering Podcast Episodes
How to get paid (everything your mate down the pub doesn’t know). (EP 143)
Own The Build - November 13, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by an experienced Construction Solicitor, Samuel Bawden, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at Holmes & Hills. Samuel is also the Chair at Constructing Excellence Essex, and like the rest of us, he is highly passionate about construction. In today’s show, Paul and ...
The Future of Contracting Series: The end of the ‘subcontractor’ and the start of something new. (EP 142)
Own The Build - November 06, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by his close friend and QS, Chris Barber. Chris is a Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) at C-Link and Prosper, and also a passionate advocate for subcontractors on his YouTube channel, School of Sub. In today’s conversation, Paul introduces the first episode of a new 4-wee...
Understanding the Difference: Liquidated Damages vs. Consequential Damages Explained. (EP 141)
Own The Build - October 30, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by Cian Brennan, Managing Director at Quantum Contract Solutions, a company giving “contractual superpowers to construction companies”. Cian helps contractors navigate the choppy waters of construction projects and contracts and provides expert advice. In this contract...
Making Health and Safety a Profit Centre, not a Compliance Department. (EP 140)
Own The Build - October 23, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, I am joined by Gavin Coyle, CEO of Coyle Group, a Group of Companies serving the safety sector in the construction industry. Gavin is a thought leader, speaker, and safety mentor and holds a level 9 MBS in workplace Safety from DCU, a Diploma in Safety, a Certificate in Law,...
Emotional Intelligence in Construction: How to Build a team and Project. (EP 139)
Own The Build - October 16, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, Paul is joined by Dan Macpherson, Executive Director at Henry Riley, who is industry-leading in Construction Consultancy, cost management, health and safety and project management services. In today’s conversation, Dan talks about Emotional Intelligence in team management, ...
Wrongful Termination in Construction and how to spot a Termination at Will Clause. (EP 138)
Own The Build - October 09, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, I am joined by Abbie Chisnall, a construction solicitor at Holmes & Hills Solicitors. Abbie is a Construction Lawyer who helps construction companies to avoid costly disputes and keep the money flowing within the industry. In today’s conversation, Abbie shares how more and ...
The new way to tender and manage your supply chain: a Main Contractor’s story. (EP 137)
Own The Build - October 02, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, Paul is joined by Peter Jackson, the Managing Director of Seddon Housing Partnerships, a family-owned Main Contractor, now in its 125th year, operating across the Northwest. Peter is a keen listener of the show and got in touch to talk about the supply chain, how main contr...
Navigating Collateral Warranties: A lawyer’s insight into what they are and when you need them. (EP 136)
Own The Build - September 25, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, I am joined by Connor Mennell. Connor is a Construction solicitor specialising in transactional and contentious dispute work at Gordons LLP. Connor has negotiated and advised on the terms of building contracts and knows the JCT and NEC standard forms. Connor also has experi...
The Future of Quantity Surveying: The Project Brain. (EP 135)
Own The Build - September 18, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by Martin Paver, CEO and Founder of Projecting Success, a passionate team of visionaries, project managers and data scientists on a mission to change how we deliver projects. Invited back onto the show a year after his first visit on Episode 88, Martin talks about how...
From Estimator to QS: How do you handover from pre-construction to construction? (EP 134)
Own The Build - September 11, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by Carlene Goodearl, the Lead Commercial Manager at Anchor, a provider of specialist housing and a Board Member at Women in Social Housing. Carlene is a construction manager turned commercial manager. In today’s show, we discuss her journey in construction and focus h...
Project Delays: How do you recover the cost of delay in three simple steps? (EP 133)
Own The Build - September 04, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by Peter Searle, Founder of Searle Management Consulting, a consultancy focused on making Contracting businesses more and more profitable. In today’s show, Paul and Peter discuss project delays - the Delay and Disruption Protocol drafted by the Society of Construction ...
86% of workers believe they need to up-skill to cope with the changes that AI will bring. How does the RICS recommend Quantity Surveyors do this? (EP 132)
Own The Build - August 28, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by Andrew Knight, Global Data & Tech Lead at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), who I think everyone will have heard of. Andrew is a highly experienced technology specialist and is currently leading the program to develop, enhance and gain adoption of RI...
Construction Contracts: Common misunderstandings, misconceptions and how to avoid mistakes that have massive consequences. (EP 131)
Own The Build - August 21, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by an experienced Construction Solicitor, Samuel Bawden, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at Holmes & Hills. Samuel is also the Chair at Constructing Excellence Essex, and like the rest of us, he is highly passionate about construction. In today’s show, Paul and...
Working with the RICS on the Conflict Avoidance Pledge. (EP 130)
Own The Build - August 14, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by Len Bunton, the Founder of Bunton Consulting, Vice Chairman of Scottish Mediation, and Chairman of their Excellence in Mediation Committee. Len is also currently the Chairman of the Construction Industry Collective Voice, Commercial and Procurement Group. In today’...
Contract Management in Construction: Tips to Avoid Pitfalls with Variations, Payments, and Nominated Subcontractors. (EP 129)
Own The Build - August 07, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by Cian Brennan, Managing Director at Quantum Contract Solutions, a company giving “contractual superpowers to construction companies”. Cian helps contractors navigate the choppy waters of construction projects and contracts and provides expert advice. In this contract...
The Future of Construction Technology and the Role of Contractors and Quantity Surveyors. (EP 128)
Own The Build - July 31, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, Paul is joined by Owen Drury, a QS and now the Co-Founder of Bilt Renovation, a contractor bringing Residential Home Construction into The 21st Century. In today’s conversation, Owen and I discuss the future of construction. Owen hosts the Bricks & Bytes Podcast interviewi...
Expert Insights for Quantity Surveyors on Resolving Claims in Construction. (EP 127)
Own The Build - July 24, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, Paul is joined by Sean Bradley, Contract & Commercial Management Consultant at SB Consultancy. Sean is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, a Fellow of the RICS and has over 30 years of project & commercial management experience on major Civils & Building projects. In today’s con...
Redefining the Hard Hat: Stories from 16 Years as a Woman Working on Site (EP 126)
Own The Build - July 17, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, Paul is joined by Michelle Hands, a Construction Engineer👷♀️Public speaker 📣 Filmmaker & Content Creator and the Director of She who dares, WINS. Michelle has spent the last 16 years as a Construction Engineer/land Surveyor and, in addition to that, is now dedicating her ...
Why subcontractors should never walk off site when they are not getting paid. (EP 125)
Own The Build - July 10, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, Paul is joined by Guy Jackson, who is the Founding Partner at Overford, a chartered quantity surveying practice that specialises in problem-solving complex construction and engineering matters. Guy is a Fellow of the RICS and the CIArb and holds a BSc in Construction Commer...
How much should Quantity Surveyors be paid? A Recruiter's view... (EP 124)
Own The Build - July 03, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, Paul is joined by Chirag Shah for something different a bit different. Chirag is a recruitment expert, founder, and principal consultant at PACE Global, a Project Controls Recruitment Expert (View the Community Website Here). Chirag is a construction recruiter with almost 2...
An Open Letter to the Construction Minister - why we need Project Bank Accounts. (EP 123)
Own The Build - June 26, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by his close friend and QS, Chris Barber. Chris is a Co-Founder at Prosper, a platform helping subcontractors to scale their business and also a passionate advocate for subcontractors on his YouTube channel, School of Sub. In today’s conversation, Chris talks about hi...
Letters of Intent: A How To Guide. (EP 122)
Own The Build - June 19, 2023 04:00 - 40 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 today’s conversation, we talk about Letters of Intent. Have you ever written a letter of int...
Making Construction a great place to work: can flexible working help - a view after one year of research. (EP 121)
Own The Build - June 12, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, Paul is joined by Emma Stewart, MBE, Co-Founder at TimeWise. Emma is a social entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working with people, policymakers and businesses to tackle inequalities, improve the world of work and deliver tangible social impact. Emma is passion...
Smash and grab adjudications: what are they and how can you protect your project? (EP 120)
Own The Build - June 05, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, I am joined by Connor Mennell. Connor is a Construction solicitor specialising in transactional and contentious dispute work at Gordons LLP. Connor has negotiated and advised on the terms of building contracts and knows the JCT and NEC standard forms. Connor also has experi...
The Power of Record-Keeping: Why Records are Critical for Project Success. (EP 119)
Own The Build - May 29, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, Paul is joined by Yosof Ewing. Yosof is Head Coach at The Contract Coach, who advises construction businesses that wish to work differently and avoid disputes before they happen. Yosof has a wealth of experience as an Expert Witness, Mediator, and Adjudication Party Represe...
Entire Agreement Clauses: What You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Tender (EP 118)
Own The Build - May 22, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, we have Lawrence Pearce, a construction solicitor at Holmes & Hills Solicitors. Lawrence is a Construction Lawyer who helps construction companies to avoid costly disputes and keep the money flowing within the industry. Lawrence is a contract law episode, and everyone shoul...
Navigating the Use of Provisional Sums in Construction Contracts (EP 117)
Own The Build - May 15, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, we have Richard Brackstone, CEO of RB Management and Consulting Ltd. Richard is a QS turned consultant who’s unique consultancy has an innovative approach providing specialist, executive-level support to companies in construction with a focus on Risk Management and Commercia...
The Equipment Equation: Weighing the Costs of Hiring vs. Buying Plant for your business (EP 116)
Own The Build - May 08, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn the studio today, we have Daniel Parker, the UK Country Manager for easyToolhire, a platform that simplifies the rental of tools, equipment and machinery. Daniel is a serial entrepreneur interested in blockchain and property and generally doing some good and is currently growing the easyToolh...
The Contractor's Guide to Getting Paid: Dealing with Delays and Cost Disputes (EP 115)
Own The Build - May 01, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by Cian Brennan, Managing Director at Quantum Contract Solutions, a company giving “contractual superpowers to construction companies”. Cian helps contractors navigate the choppy waters of construction projects and contracts and provides expert advice. In this contract...
The Future of Quantity Surveying: Data Analytics and the Changing Landscape of Construction with the RICS (EP 114)
Own The Build - April 24, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, Paul is joined by Andrew Knight, Global Data & Tech Lead at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), who I think everyone will have heard of. Andrew is a highly experienced technology specialist and is currently leading the program to develop, enhance and gain adoption of RI...
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