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Own the Build is the podcast for Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Directors who want to sharpen their commercial edge and lead with confidence.
Hosted by Paul Heming, former Commercial leader and now co-founder of C-Link, each week’s conversation dives into the realities of modern commercial management — from procurement and contracts to digital transformation and leadership in construction.
Through honest discussions with industry leaders, forensic planners, and forward-thinking QSs, Paul explores how the best commercial teams deliver profit, performance, and project certainty in a changing industry.
If you’re serious about mastering the commercial side of construction — this is where you build your advantage.
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Recent Episodes
Question Time: Commercially Astute or Commercially Difficult? Let’s Discuss…
Question Time is back for 2026! 🎉In this episode, Paul is joined once again by regular co-host Chris Barber for a lively and candid discussion driven entirely by listener questions. Together, they…
Own the Build Leadership Series #2:Chris Hartley, Former Commercial Director at McLaren Construction (£1bn+ Contractor)
In the second episode of the Own the Build Leadership Series, Paul is joined by Chris Hartley, former Commercial Director at McLaren Construction, a £1bn+ main contractor, and now a business change…
Termination, Delay & Contract Chaos — What Main Contractors Get Wrong (EP 255)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Brandon Silver, construction solicitor at Bexley Beaumont, for a deep, practical conversation on where construction contracts most often unravel — and how QSs and…
Freelance QS in 2026: The Real Numbers, Risks and Rewards (EP 254)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Amy Connor from Clear North — a QS-focused recruitment specialist who supports freelance quantity surveyors across the UK. Amy describes herself as “the QS agent”,…
The Subcontractor’s Perspective: From Tender to Final Account - What a Main Contractor needs to know (EP 253)
In this episode, Paul is joined by David Longman, Managing QS at Rendesco, a £15m M&E specialist contractor, for a frank and wide-ranging conversation about quantity surveying from the…
What RICS Data Tells Us About the Future of UK Construction: Insights from the RICS Chief Economist (EP 252)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Simon Rubinsohn, Chief Economist at the RICS, for a deep dive into one of the most pressing and under-discussed challenges facing the industry: the critical…
Own the Build Leadership Series #1: Mark Sheridan, Commercial Director at BAM (£3.5bn Contractor)
We’re launching a new monthly Leadership Series on Own the Build — spotlighting the journeys, mindsets and behaviours behind world-class Commercial Directorship in construction.For the first episode,…
Inside the QS Market: Salaries, Burnout & Hiring Reality in 2026 (EP 251)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Jordan Toman, QS recruitment specialist at ClearNorth — known by many as “the QS Insider”. Jordan sits at the centre of the UK QS market, speaking daily with…
The RICS AI Standard: What It Means for QSs and the Future of Professional Practice (EP 250)
For our 250th episode, we mark a major milestone for Own the Build with a special collaboration with the RICS and the Project Flux podcast. This conversation arrives at a pivotal moment: the RICS has…
Own the Build Live: What World-Class Procurement Really Looks Like in 2026 (EP 249)
We’re kicking off 2026 with something special — a full replay of Own the Build Live, recorded in front of a packed audience in October 2025. If you were there, you’ll know the energy in the room was…
The Christmas Question Time Special: Notices, Variations & 2026 Reality Checks (EP 248)
In our final episode of 2025, we wrap up the year with a Christmas Question Time special — and as ever, Paul is joined by C-Link co-founder and former QS, Chris Barber, for an honest and entertaining…
Inside the Defence Estate, Retrofit Reality & Leading a Modern Contractor (EP 247)
In this episode of Own the Build, Paul is joined by Trevor Wilkins, Managing Director of PAH Building & Construction — a contractor working deep inside one of the UK’s most complex and…
Can We Trust the Data? Construction Metrics That Actually Matter (EP 246)
In Episode 246, Paul is joined by Mike Rigby, Managing Director of MRA Research and architect of the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI). With 35+ years in the industry and a mission to bring…
Why We’re Losing Good People – What Every Leader in Construction Needs to Hear (EP 245)
In Episode 245 of Own the Build, Paul is joined by Faye Allen, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Quantum Expert Witness, and Fellow of the RICS, with over 30 years’ experience in construction. Faye is…
Question Time Returns: Adjudication or Relationship – Where’s the Line? (EP 244)
In Episode 244, Question Time is back – and Paul is joined by recurring co-host Chris Barber to answer another round of listener questions from quantity surveyors and commercial professionals across…
Why Modular Construction Fails in the UK – And How to Fix It (EP 243)
In this episode, Paul is joined by George Lujans, Director at GoModular, for a masterclass on modular construction that breaks down everything you thought you knew.George’s message is clear: most…
Estimating vs. Quantity Surveying – Can We All Just Get Along? (EP 242)
In this episode of Own the Build, Paul is joined by Mike Ashcroft (Co-Founder of EstimateOne) and Paddy Westbury (Estimating Director at Structure Tone) to explore the often misunderstood world of…
Curiosity, Communication, and Coaching: How to Build Better QSs (EP 241)
In this episode of Own the Build, Paul is joined by Katie Taylor, Managing Quantity Surveyor, to explore what it really takes to raise the bar for commercial professionals in construction.Katie…
Question Time: Bonuses, Burnout, and the QS Brain Drain – What's Going On? (Ep 240)
!!!Get your free OTB Live Tickets here - Own The Build Live, October 23rd!!!-----------------------------------In this episode of Own the Build, Paul is joined once again by his co-founder and…
Why Do We Keep Defaulting to Scaffold? (EP 239)
!!!Get your free OTB Live Tickets here - Own The Build Live, October 23rd!!!-----------------------------------In this episode, Paul is joined by Rob Munns, Head of Sales at BFT Mast Climbing Ltd —…
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