Own The Build
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.
Own The Build
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 the UK construction industry.
This month, we tackle:
- Should I switch from Main Contractor to Subcontractor? Chris shares real insight from his own experience and a surprising comparison to his wife’s retail-to-supplier career path.
- When is the right time to consider adjudication for delayed payments – and how do you protect the relationship?
- What behaviour would you change across QS teams? (Paul wants to ban document dumps. Chris wants to go to the pub.)
- Is lowest-price-wins procurement still the norm in 2025 – and are we finally shifting to value-based tendering?
- Plus: Thoughts on the new RICS Responsible Use of AI Standard, and why episode 250 will be a must-listen.
👀 Stick around for anecdotes from Paul’s subbie days, and a refreshing reminder that construction doesn't always have to be a battle.
📥 Plus: Grab Paul’s free new eBook Mastering Construction Procurement — link below:
For our list of other eBooks on building your QS Career and AI, click here - Free eBook Downloads.
Want to connect with Paul?
Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link.
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