The Off Site Podcast

Construction is one of the largest industries in the world, yet the way we talk about it has not evolved at the same pace as the technology reshaping it. In this episode, we turn the microphones around on Owen and Martin, the founders of Bricks & Bytes. Owen is a quantity surveyor by background and Martin a structural engineer, both having run their own construction businesses before building...

In this episode of the Off Site podcast, Jason and Carlos are joined by Andrew Chapman, CEO of the Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA), to discuss the changing landscape of major project delivery in Queensland as the state prepares for a significant decade of infrastructure investment ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.  The conversation explores the broader pressures facing the...

In this episode, Jason and Carlos sit down with Martin Roby, Head of Planning at Volker Fitzpatrick and Volker Stevan. Martin brings decades of experience from major UK contractors, including Balfour Beatty and BAM, and has earned deep respect across the industry. The conversation takes an unexpectedly philosophical turn as Martin challenges some fundamental assumptions about how construction proj...

Will Thompson and Mitch Corrigan traded the predictability of Australia's tier-one contractors for something most people said was impossible: helping build a rail business from scratch in the United States. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to compete in one of the world's toughest construction markets and why the approach that's working might surprise you.&nbsp...

In this episode, Jason and Carlos are joined by Thomas Schultz and special guest Peter Fitzpatrick, Project Commercial Director, to explore a role that's either fundamental to how construction projects work or potentially unnecessary, depending on where you stand.  The conversation examines how quantity surveyors and commercial teams operate on major projects, unpacking the significant differ...

Join Jason, Carlos, and returning guest Thomas Schultz as they tackle one of construction's most fundamental yet unresolved challenges: how should master schedules actually function in project delivery? 🏗️  Core Questions Explored: Can one schedule serve both contract reporting and day-to-day construction coordination? The tension between commercial requirements and construction team autonomy...

Join Jason and Carlos for their 100th episode, joined by members of the Aphex team with construction backgrounds. Kelvin (Engineer), Thomas Schulz (Engineer/Quantity Surveyor), and Cam Rainger (Engineer). Breaking away from polished industry success stories, the team discusses why the most valuable learning in construction comes from project failures. The conversation explores professional mistake...

Join Jason, Carlos, and special guest Sam Hanisch as they dive into three developments shaping the global construction landscape: 🏗️ Southeast Asia's Construction Giants: Explore the $500 billion Southeast Asian construction market growing at 6% annually. Discover major players from state-owned Indonesian contractors to international specialists, plus massive projects like the $40 billion Trans-Su...

Join Jason and Carlos as they tackle three construction industry topics: 🏗️ China's Mega Dam Project: Exploring the $140 billion Yarlung Zangbo Dam - three times larger than Three Gorges Dam and requiring 12.5 miles of tunnels through Tibet's deepest canyon. 📊 Mega Project Success Framework: Analyzing MACE's 10 pillars for successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects and what separa...

Join Jason and Carlos as they explore three major developments in construction and technology: 🏗️ Mega Projects Surge: Analysis of Mace's new report showing 11,000+ live megaprojects worth $15 trillion globally - a 4x increase since 2010. Why are projects getting bigger, and what's driving this trend? 🌐 AI Browser Revolution: The emerging battle between Perplexity, OpenAI, and Google for AI-enabl...

Join Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Offsite Podcast as they tackle three fresh topics from the world of construction: 🎯 Design Management Best Practices: Explore the persistent challenges of scheduling and coordinating design in construction projects. Discover why design delays plague major projects and examine effective strategies for managing complex design workflows, resource constrai...

Join Jason and Carlos in episode 95 of The Offsite Podcast as they tackle three complex topics shaping modern construction delivery: 🏗️ Construction Roles Decoded: Jason and Carlos break down the confusing world of mega project delivery roles - from general contractors to delivery partners and managing contractors. They explore when you'd use each role and how risk flows through these contractual...

Join Jason and Carlos in Episode 94 of The Offsite Podcast as they explore three major developments shaping the construction industry: 🛣️ Abidjan-Lagos Corridor: They dive into the $15 billion, 1,000-kilometre coastal highway connecting five West African nations. The duo explores funding challenges and potential contractors for this transformative infrastructure project serving 300 million people....

Join Jason and Carlos in Episode 93 of The Off Site podcast as they explore three topics shaping the construction industry: 🔗 The First End-to-End Tendering Platform: Dive into the merger between Australian platform E1 and UK-based C-Link, creating the industry's first connected solution from quote to contract. Discover why the gap between pre-contract estimating and post-award procurement has pe...

Join Jason and Carlos as they dive into three compelling construction topics: 🚄 Poland's €30 Billion Transport Hub: Poland's most ambitious infrastructure project, combining a new airport with 2,000km of high-speed rail - can they deliver by 2032? 🏗️ Motif vs Autodesk: Former Autodesk CEO launches cloud-based design platform to challenge the industry giant's dominance in construction software. 👷...

Join Jason and Carlos as they explore three major infrastructure and technology developments: 🚄 Japan's $60 Billion Maglev Project: Explore Japan's ambitious $60 billion Chuo Shinkansen Maglev project connecting Tokyo to Nagoya in 40 minutes. Discover the engineering challenges of building 250 kilometres of tunnel through earthquake-prone terrain and fault lines deep underground. 💰 Germany's €50...

Join Jason and Carlos for episode 90 of The Off Site podcast as they explore three industry topics: ⚡ Germany's Largest Offshore Wind Farm**: Examining a massive 960-megawatt project in the German North Sea and what it means to work on entirely privately-funded infrastructure versus government-backed projects. 🇬🇧 UK-EU Trade Deal Reset**: Breaking down the new trade agreement's potential impact o...

Join Jason and Carlos on The Off Site Podcast as they explore three major developments shaping the construction technology landscape:  💰 WakeCap's $28M Series A: The Saudi-based construction tech company secures major funding for smart hard hat workforce tracking. Explore the competitive landscape of labour productivity tracking, privacy concerns, and the technology debate between wearables,...

Join Jason and Carlos as they explore three key topics shaping the construction landscape: ⚡ Empire Wind Project Suspension: A look at New York's $5 billion offshore wind farm recently halted by a federal stop work order, and what project suspensions mean for construction teams. 🤖 AI Liability in Construction: Who's responsible when AI tools provide inaccurate information? The hosts examine the...

Join Jason and Carlos as they explore three topics in construction and technology: 💰 Contractors as Tech Investors: Examine the trend of major contractors like Turner launching venture capital arms to invest in construction technology, questioning whether this strategy delivers real value or creates conflicts of interest. 📋 Effective Planning Routines: Dissect a viral LinkedIn post on seven key...

Join Jason and Carlos in this in-studio episode of The Offsite Podcast as they explore three hot topics in construction technology: 🏗️ Data Centre Construction Trends: Is Microsoft's recent cancellation of select data centre projects a sign of market slowdown, or just a blip in an industry experiencing explosive growth? The hosts dive into surprising statistics about global data centre constructio...

Join Jason and Carlos as they welcome special guest Kelvin Kumangai to explore three industry topics:  🔧 Career Advice for New Engineers: Kelvin shares essential guidance for those entering construction today, drawing from his extensive industry experience.  🤖 Construction Hardware Innovations: The team examines non-software technologies revolutionising job sites, from automated brick-...

Join Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Offsite Podcast as they dive into: ⚡ Canada's Site C Dam: This massive hydroelectric project's engineering challenges and environmental trade-offs.  🛠️ Procore's Growth Strategy: Analysing the construction tech giant's new product announcements and what they signal for the industry.  🎸 Construction Sites as Cultural Spaces: When a French ban...

Join Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Off Site podcast as they explore three key construction industry topics:  🚇 Hudson Tunnel Project: Examining America's most urgent infrastructure project - the $16 billion connection between New Jersey and New York, and the engineering challenges of building beneath the Hudson River. 💰 Tech Vendor Pricing: Debating whether contractors should be w...

Join Jason and Carlos in this special in-person London recording as they tackle three hot topics in construction and infrastructure: 🚄 HS2 Reset Strategy: Examine the significant changes coming to the UK's ambitious high-speed rail project under new leadership. With Mark Wild stepping in as CEO following his Crossrail success, discover what this means for Britain's largest infrastructure project...