Best Contech Podcasts (2026)

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Own the Build Live: What World-Class Procurement Really Looks Like in 2026 (EP 249) 1:36:32

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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 electric. If you weren’t, you’re in for a treat. In this live session, Paul sits down with a formidable panel: Sarah Fox (legal consultant), Mike Whart…

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Resolutions - Communicate 3:24

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By Construction Brothers

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Rishi Srivastava: AI Powered Construction Accounts Payable at Beiing Human 22:42

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Follow Rishi here: Check out Beiing Human here: https://beiinghuman.com/By Rishi Srivastava

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Building a Campus: UGA’s Director of Construction (ft. Melanie Ford) 1:04:51

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By Construction Brothers

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The Illusion of Knowledge | 5 Minute Friday 6:06

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By Construction Brothers

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The Christmas Story | 5 Minute Friday 4:02

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By Construction Brothers

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Santa's South Pole Project 30:23

13d ago30:23

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By Construction Brothers

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Don't be a Whiner | 5 Minute Friday 4:10

26d ago4:10

4:10

By Construction Brothers

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Role of PMs in AI-Led Process Improvement-Quantum Rise 22:32

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Check out Quantum Rise here: https://www.quantumrise.com/industries/construction Reach out to me if you'd like to learn more: [email protected] Hugh Seaton

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A Drywall Contractor Speaks (feat. Dan Wies) 38:28

22d ago38:28

38:28

By Construction Brothers

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The Christmas Question Time Special: Notices, Variations & 2026 Reality Checks (EP 248) 29:37

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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 look at the issues commercial teams are grappling with right now. This episode is built entirely from listener questions, including: • Have you ever r…

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3 Costs of Leadership from Kirby Smart | 5 Minute Friday 3:37

29d ago3:37

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By Construction Brothers

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John Andres: Construction Inspection Management at Provizual 26:58

1M ago26:58

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Follow John here Check out Provizual here: https://provizual.com/By John Andres

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A Day in the Life of an Owner 53:40

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By Construction Brothers

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Matt Lickwar: Business-Model Change in Construction’s Next Era 33:07

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Follow Matt hereBy Matt Lickwar

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Inside the Defence Estate, Retrofit Reality & Leading a Modern Contractor (EP 247) 41:48

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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 least-understood built environments: the defence estate. Trevor shares the unique story of PAH’s evolution from a one-client refurb contractor to a £15m business ope…

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Choose the Hard RIGHT Over the Easy WRONG | 5 Minute Friday 4:15

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By Construction Brothers

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An Owner Speaks (ft. Nick Berndt) 1:05:56

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By Construction Brothers

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Rapid Delivery of Modular Homes in Ireland 26:51

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By Carol Tallon

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Jeff Sample: Construction Technology and AI-A 2025 Recap 28:47

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Follow Jeff here Check out Bluebeam here: https://www.bluebeam.com/ Check out ConTechCrew here: https://thecontechcrew.com/ Get the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/XbvG1dX4xjQBy Jeff Sample

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Can We Trust the Data? Construction Metrics That Actually Matter (EP 246) 39:17

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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 clarity to construction data, Mike pulls back the curtain on how our sector is being misrepresented — and why it matters. Together, they explore: 📉 Why yo…

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Big Problems | 5 Minute Friday 4:23

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By Construction Brothers

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Building a Business from the (under)Ground Up 1:00:54

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1:00:54

By Construction Brothers

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Why We’re Losing Good People – What Every Leader in Construction Needs to Hear (EP 245) 46:12

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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 the author of Building Women — a powerful new book that examines why the industry continues to lose talented people, and what leaders can do to change t…

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The MASSIVE impact of mid-flow Changes | 5 Minute Friday 5:52

2M ago5:52

5:52

By Construction Brothers

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Construction Katas and Lean Processes (feat. Hal Macomber) 33:09

2M ago33:09

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By Construction Brothers

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Question Time Returns: Adjudication or Relationship – Where’s the Line? (EP 244) 32:24

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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 expe…

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Do The Next Mile | 5 Minute Friday 5:56

2M ago5:56

5:56

By Construction Brothers

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Going Analog in a Digital World - (feat. Eric Reinholdt) 46:13

2M ago46:13

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By Construction Brothers

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Why Modular Construction Fails in the UK – And How to Fix It (EP 243) 47:09

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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 developers, QSs, and even modular startups have misunderstood modular construction – and that’s why it hasn’t delivered on its promises. Together, Paul a…

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Hire Thankful People | 5 Minute Friday 5:06

2M ago5:06

5:06

By Construction Brothers

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Flak Vest to Safety Vest (feat. Jay Snyder) 38:44

2M ago38:44

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By Construction Brothers

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Estimating vs. Quantity Surveying – Can We All Just Get Along? (EP 242) 1:05:31

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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 estimating – and its love/hate relationship with quantity surveying. They dive into Paddy’s 40-year journey from sleepy PQS firms to the intensity of fas…

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Synergize... Yep. We Said It | 5 Minute Friday 8:49

2M ago8:49

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By Construction Brothers

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3d Printing Buildings with Andrew McCoy 48:13

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By Construction Brothers

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Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes 50:11

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By Carol Tallon

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Curiosity, Communication, and Coaching: How to Build Better QSs (EP 241) 34:26

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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 shares how she entered the industry by chance as a receptionist, studied part-time to become a QS, and developed a deep passion for coaching and communicat…

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Atmosphere | 5 Minute Friday 6:23

3M ago6:23

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By Construction Brothers

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Near-site Prefabrication (A thought Experiment) 38:51

3M ago38:51

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By Construction Brothers

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Question Time: Bonuses, Burnout, and the QS Brain Drain – What's Going On? (Ep 240) 37:25

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!!!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 sidekick, Chris Barber, for another round of Question Time. This time, the duo dives deep into one of the most shocking industry stats of 2025: the QS work…

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The Most Important Part of Any Project | 5 Minute Friday 5:31

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By Construction Brothers

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A New Kind of Construction Team with Kevin Sell 44:43

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By Construction Brothers

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Why Do We Keep Defaulting to Scaffold? (EP 239) 55:22

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!!!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 — the UK’s leading provider of mast climbers. You might think access equipment isn’t the most exciting topic in the world, but this conversation is a wa…

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Acknowledgement | 5 Minute Friday 7:30

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By Construction Brothers

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Dusty Robotics with Tessa Lau 42:24

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By Construction Brothers

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Trust is Earned: Building Better Leadership in Construction (EP 238) 47:12

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!!!Get your free OTB Live Tickets here - Own The Build Live, October 23rd!!! ----------------------------------- This week on Own the Build, Paul is joined by Dave Stitt, a leadership team coach with 25+ years of experience working with boards and senior project teams across the UK construction industry. In this episode, Paul and Dave deep-dive int…

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Keep Fighting the Good Fight | 5 Minute Friday 6:06

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By Construction Brothers

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Work Life Balance Isn't Real 31:59

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By Construction Brothers

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Why Competence is Now a Procurement Risk – What Every QS Needs to Know (EP 237) 50:10

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!!!Get your free OTB Live Tickets here - Own The Build Live, October 23rd!!! ----------------------------------- 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 …

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Exaggerated Achievement | 5 Minute Friday 6:10

4M ago6:10

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By Construction Brothers