Own The Build

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...

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...

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 proje...

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 nex...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 sub...

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...

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 ho...

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....

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 c...

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 c...

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 yo...

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 a...

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 minim...

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...

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 bu...

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...

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...

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 underst...

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...

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...

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-lin...

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...