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
Why Competence is Now a Procurement Risk – What Every QS Needs to Know (EP 237)
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In this episode of Own the Build, Paul is joined by James Filus, Director at both the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and the Institute of Carpenters (IOC), to unpack what competence really means in the context of construction today.
James shares the view from the front line of trade associations helping their members navigate the aftermath of Grenfell, the implications of the Building Safety Act, and the critical role of competency frameworks for subcontractors and individuals alike.
Together, they explore:
- What has changed legally – and culturally – post-Grenfell
- The hidden cost of proving competence across your supply chain
- How subcontractors can prepare to prove they’re competent (even without a formal definition)
- The commercial burden on QSs and buyers who now must assess more than just price and programme
- How to balance experience, qualification, and behavioural competence in procurement decisions
If you’ve ever asked, “What’s my responsibility here?” — this episode gives clarity, structure, and a forward-looking approach to Building Safety Act compliance.
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