Own The Build
Construction is one of the most complex, fragmented and challenging industries to work in, but when you reflect on a finished project, there is always great satisfaction in the work done. Join Quantity Surveyor and Founder of C-Link (www.c-link.com), Paul Heming, each week as he interviews experts from across the construction industry to share tactics for project success and uncover technologies of the future that will take us forward. Own the Build is a show for Main Contractors, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers or anyone interested in learning more about the construction world.
Own The Build
How to Reduce Disputes and Build Stronger Project Relationships (EP 210)
Today, Paul’s guest is Len Bunton, Founder of Bunton Consulting, Vice Chairman of Scottish Mediation, and Chairman of the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) Commercial and Procurement Group. Len returns for his third Own the Build episode to tackle one of the biggest challenges in construction—conflict avoidance.
🔹 Conflict Avoidance Week 2025 – What is it, and why should the industry take notice?
🔹 Mastering Payment Applications – The role of email tracking, follow-ups, and direct communication in getting paid on time.
🔹 Collaboration or Just a Buzzword? – What genuine collaboration looks like and how to implement it.
🔹 The Design Responsibility Dilemma – Why does design liability cause so many disputes, and how can it be structured better?
🔹 The Conflict Avoidance Coalition Update – The latest progress in driving industry-wide change and how to get involved.
💡 If you’re tired of disputes draining time and money from projects, this episode is packed with practical solutions for building a more collaborative and conflict-free industry.
📩 Have a question for Paul? Email paul@c-link.com to have it answered in an upcoming episode!
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