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In this episode, Paul is joined by Rob Valenta, the Inventor of Claim Movies & Forensic Graphics used in Construction Disputes worldwide. Rob has 15 years of experience utilising this unique approach.
Paul and his guest explore the fascinating journey from no interest in construction to creating claim movies.
Background and Transition: From art and design to construction claim movies.Innovative Techniques: Using animation and video editing for construction claims.Condensing Documentation: Transforming 50,000 pages into a 10-minute visual narrative.Reaching a Layman's Audience: Making complex information simple and compelling.Crafting Visual Trailers: Creating impactful visual stories for claims.Industry Response: Feedback from contractors, lawyers, and other stakeholders.Visual Psychology: Applying principles of cinematography to construction claims.Your free OTB download
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Patrick Carroll, QS and Founder of Carroll Estimating. This business provides a team of Contractor Quantity Surveyors and Estimators for less cost than one QS employee.
Paul and Patrick explore the intricacies of on-account payments and their critical role in maintaining smooth cash flow within construction projects.
Challenges and Solutions: Common issues with on-account payments and strategies to ensure smoother transactions. Documenting and Following Up: Key steps subcontractors should take for timely payments. Accurate Payment Claims: The importance of accuracy in payment claims and best practices. Stories from the Field: Real-world examples of on-account payment challenges and successes. Frustrations and Solutions: Main contractors' frustrations are improving, and subcontractor transparency and communication are improving, especially during the tender stage.Your free OTB download
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Nicola Skarkey, a Quantity Surveyor and member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), delivering stand-out, easy-to-read construction market reports and strategic insights at Gleeds.
Paul and Nicola dive into the insights from Gleeds’ Q3 2024 Construction Market Report, which measures Market Sentiment to understand where we’re at as an industry:
Sentiment Changes: Trends and shifts from Q2 to Q3. Interest Rates and Inflation: Current impact on the industry. Labour Supply and Skills Shortage: Developments and responses. Tendering Challenges: Trends in tendering and supply chain. Political and Regulatory Changes: Post-election impacts.Digital and AI Adoption: Progress in technology adoption.Your free OTB download
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This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the chief visionary officer at C-Link and a frequent guest on the show. Together, they delve into the transformative power of data visualisation for commercial teams.
Key Topics Discussed:
The current state of data in the construction industryThe importance of data visualisation for Main ContractorsPersonal experiences with data visualisation as a Quantity Surveyor and Commercial DirectorThe impact of data visualisation on lead times, programme management, and contract risk assessmentJoin us for a compelling discussion on how data visualisation tools can revolutionise construction procurement, streamline processes, and deliver significant benefits to all stakeholders, from subcontractors to clients.
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Matthew Klinefelter, a Forensic Delay Analyst, Expert Witness and Director at Planetal Limited, a programme management consultancy offering full project lifecycle services to the construction industry.
Paul and Matthew dive into the complexities of delay analysis in construction and its impact on project success.
Challenges and Solutions: Common issues in delay analysis and strategies to overcome them. Documenting and Following Up: Key steps to ensure timely and accurate delay analysis. Stories from the Field: Real-world examples highlighting challenges and successes. Frustrations and Solutions: Addressing main contractors' frustrations and improving subcontractor communication and transparency, especially during the tender stage.Your free OTB download
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Ray Mellor-Pike, a QS and Managing Director of his Consultant QS practice.
In today’s conversation, Paul and Ray discuss leading construction teams with emotional intelligence, covering:
Why good leadership is lacking in the industryThe importance of humility and leading by example Communicating the 'why' to your team Using emotional intelligence to build high-performing teamsTactical empathy for resolving disputesYour free OTB download
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Susan Francombe, Chair of the Adjudication Society and a distinguished Chartered Civil Engineer, Barrister, Adjudicator, and Arbitrator. Paul and Susan delve into Susan's remarkable career journey from engineer to adjudicator and explore what inspired her transition to the legal aspects of the industry.
Key Topics Discussed:
Susan's career path from civil engineering to adjudicationThe appeal of the legal profession within the construction industryCreating pathways for young professionals in adjudicationEnhancing the dispute resolution process for the industryA comparison between Adjudication and LVD MAPJoin us for an insightful discussion on the intersection of engineering and law, and discover how Susan shapes the future of dispute resolution in the construction sector.
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This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the chief visionary officer at C-Link, a frequent guest on the show. Together, they explore the transformative potential of Digital Tendering and its far-reaching implications for the construction industry.
Key Topics Discussed:
The current state and inherent challenges of traditional tendering processesBest practices for tendering, highlighting the ideal tender processA visionary look at the future landscape of digital tenderingJoin us for a compelling discussion on how Digital Tendering can revolutionise construction procurement, streamline processes, and deliver significant benefits to all stakeholders, from subcontractors to clients.
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Rik Vere, Group Commercial Director at Stephenson Group, a specialist contractor in reinforced concrete frames and Shell & Core projects. Rik shares insights into how he establishes a non-adversarial culture within his commercial team, starting from the tender stage and continuing through the construction and post-construction phases.
Key Topics Discussed:
Establishing a non-adversarial culture in commercial teamsKey strategies to implement during the tender stageBest practices for contract management in Shell & Core projectsEssential contract terms and how to get them rightJoin us as we dive deep into the commercial processes that promote collaboration and efficiency, ensuring smoother project execution and successful outcomes.
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In this episode, Paul meets Jason Cooney, Director at The Tender Team, a leading bid writing company that helps main and subcontractors craft winning bids. Throughout the conversation, Paul and Jason explore best practices for selecting the right projects to tender for, strategies to enhance bid conversion rates, and tips on maximising resources throughout the tendering process.
Key Topics Discussed:
How to identify and focus on the most promising tender opportunitiesTechniques to improve your bid conversion ratesEfficient resource management during the tendering processTune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice that can help streamline your bid writing efforts and boost your success rate.
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In this episode, Paul meets Stuart Green, a Professor of Construction Management at the University of Reading.
Stuart researches construction sector policy and has just authored Making Sense of Construction Improvement. This book critically evaluates the construction improvement debate from 1945 to the modern era.
Across the episode, Paul and Stuart discuss the business models of Main Contractors, the evolution of construction procurement routes and how we can redesign the Built Environment as a sector to make the industry better for everyone.
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Join Paul this week as he welcomes Len Bunton, the Founder of Bunton Consulting, Vice Chairman of Scottish Mediation, and Chairman of their Excellence in Mediation Committee. Len also currently chairs the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV), Commercial and Procurement Group.
In this episode, Paul and Len revisit the Conflict Avoidance Pledge (CAP), a vital initiative championed by the RICS, first discussed in Episode 130. Len shares the latest updates on the industry adoption of the pledge, highlights its successes, and provides his reflections on LVD MAP vs Adjudications.Whether you’re familiar with CAP or new to the concept, this episode offers invaluable insights into how the sector is evolving to prevent disputes. Discover how your business can engage with these changes and gain inspiration from Len’s passion for transforming the industry.
Don’t miss this conversation on the future of conflict avoidance in construction.
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In this episode, Paul reunites with Richard Brackstone, a former Quantity Surveyor turned Consultant renowned for his innovative approach to providing executive-level support to construction companies, specialising in Risk Management and Commercial Best Practices.
Returning after his insightful episode 117 appearance, Richard delves into Mitigation Obligations within Construction Contracts, offering a deep exploration similar to our previous discussion on Provisional Sums.
Together, we unravel the complexities of mitigation strategies, covering acceleration, reasonable endeavours, best endeavours, and more crucial insights for effectively managing project delays.
If you're navigating project delays — whether caused by your team or external factors — this episode is a must-listen for invaluable guidance.
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Justin Fellows, the Founder of 53 Quantum, an Independent Quantity Surveying consultancy specialising in Expert Analysis for Construction Lawyers and Commercial Directors navigating complex claims and disputes.
Justin, a skilled Data Analyst, takes centre stage in this discussion focused on Data Visualisation. Discover how Justin leverages Data Visualisation to bolster his clients’ success in winning contentious claims and disputes. Delve into Justin’s “3R Rule” and uncover practical strategies to secure victory in your own upcoming claims. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of data-driven dispute resolution with Justin Fellows.
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C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Jonah Balmford, Associate Director at Henry Riley, Head of Carbon Advisory, Head of APC, and an RICS Matrics Committee Member.
In today’s conversation, Paul and Jonah discuss the transition from QS to Project Manager that Jonah made, the differences and why Jonah recommends that any QS does it.
In his new role as Head of Carbon Advisory, we discuss the state of play regarding Carbon comprehension and how to bridge that knowledge knowledge. Carbon is a fascinating subsector for any construction professional to explore.--
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C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
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This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) at C-Link and Prosper.
Together, they delve into the current state of supply chain management in the construction industry.
For many main contractors, supply chain management often boils down to an outdated Excel spreadsheet listing subcontractors. This antiquated method offers little real-time information and exposes stakeholders to unnecessary risks. But why does this persist as the norm?
Chris offers a compelling vision for the future of construction, where traditional spreadsheets become obsolete. Instead, main contractors can seamlessly visualise their supply chains in a unified platform, leveraging AI to handpick the most suitable contractors and access real-time business insights.
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In this episode, Paul is joined by William Doyle, CEO at Gather.
William is an RICS chartered quantity surveyor who founded Gather in 2017 to capture and analyse site data. Gather aims to do what currently takes hours, days, and weeks in seconds.
In today’s conversation, Paul and Wiiliam discuss the Office of National Statistics report that showed the UK Construction Industry was more productive in 1997 than today and how William believes Technology is set to revolutionise how we manage things, specifically data.--
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This week, Paul is joined by Jon Watts, the Procurement and Supply Chain Director at Hayfield Homes.
In this follow-up to Episode 147, where they laid the groundwork on the disparities between Buying and Subcontract Procurement, Paul and Jon take their discussion to new heights.
Jon discusses in great detail today how he differentiates Strategic Procurement from General Buying and the art of negotiation, risk management, and much more. If you want to learn the best tactics to maximise procurement returns in construction, this episode is for you.
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Rob Hubbard, a QS and fellow of the RICS, an expert witness, adjudicator, arbitrator, and mediator.
In today’s conversation, Paul and Rob delve into a treasure test of dispute experience, whether mediation, adjudication, or arbitration. Rob shares three contract clauses catching people out in today’s market and provides guidelines on managing the process effectively and maximising your chances of success.
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This week, Paul is joined by his close friend and QS, Chris Barber. Chris is a Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) at C-Link.
Any main contractor knows the importance of getting subcontracts signed ASAP. Yet, many rely on condition precedents around payment to get contracts signed or just accept them by commencement clauses.
In today’s conversation, Chris explains his experiences as both Main and Subcontractor when it comes to contract execution and shares why he believes the Digital eSiganture will bring massive efficiencies to the construction industry and be a piece of the puzzle in freeing up Project Teams to be more successful.
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