Own The Build

In 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 their own business. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against b...

In 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.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next pro...

In 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. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction...

In this episode, Paul is joined by Terry O’Mahoney, who is the Founder of the Construction Leaders Club . Terry is a construction leadership coach. In this conversation, he explores the different business models available to main contractors and how market positioning can lead to growth for main contractors. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budge...

In this episode, Paul is joined by Jack Jiggens, who is both a developer and an investor at award-winning property developer XP Property . Paul and Jack talk about the art of sales and focus on Jack’s expertise in cultivating a pipeline of the best property deals. 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. Yo...

In this episode, Paul is joined by Martin Prince-Parrott, who is an award-winning Architect and Development Director for SUB\URBAN WORKSHOP .  Paul and Martin lean into Martin’s experience managing design teams to uncover the best ways to maximise coordination, efficiency and programme. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs o...

In this episode, Paul is joined by Ben Channon, Director at Ekkist , a design business focused on creating better buildings. Ben is an Architect, author and WELL Mind Advisory member, and in this fascinating conversation, Paul and Ben discuss how buildings, spaces and cities impact our mood and how architecture can support mental health. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save...

In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Alex Hurn, Managing Director of Sillence Hurn , who are Building Consultants and Chartered Surveyors for both commercial and residential clients. This episode discusses how 2021 saw record construction cost growth and the strategies developers can employ against this in 2022. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% a...

In this milestone episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Helen Chorley . She is a serial property investor and presenter of the Sky TV show Property Elevator. This episode discusses Helen’s experiences transferring from finance to real estate. Helen explains how best developers should manage investor relationships and why it is critical. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a...

In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Jay Munoz, a Chartered Civil Engineer and a Best Selling Author and a Property Developer at Assets for Life . This episode discusses Jay’s experiences transferring from construction to real estate and why he thinks construction equipped him well for the challenges of property development. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a mi...

In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Gregor Harvie, Co-Founder of Designing Buildings , a business whose mission is to put all construction industry knowledge in one place and make it available to everyone for free. In this episode, we discuss ‘the construction knowledge gap’, how it holds the industry back and what can be done to remedy it. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how...

In this special episode, Paul and Liam are not joined by any guests. Instead, they talk about the adoption of technology in construction, how it differs from other sectors and what we can learn from other industries to improve more quickly.  Paul and Liam frequently refer to the technology adoption lifecycle, which you can read more on here . Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can...

In this episode, Paul and Liam are joined by Carl O’Boyle, Managing Director of Tayross Associates , for a frank discussion about party wall surveying. This episode discusses Carl’s experience as a party wall surveyor and how property developers can learn a lot by engaging with their neighbours. Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget constructio...

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 cost...

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%...

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 sav...

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%...

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...

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 ho...

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...

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...

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% agains...

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...

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 p...

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...