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  • Episode 59 - The future of quantity surveying for contractors feat. Tom Haley

    Episode 59 - The future of quantity surveying for contractors feat. Tom Haley
    2025/09/15
    Contractors are starting to hire external quantity surveying consultants. But that's just one of many changes shaping the future of quantity surveying for contractors.

    Tom Haley, Managing Director at Quantik, and his team help contractors with quantity surveying services everyday. What changes has he seen over the past years? And what does the future hold in these trying times of ever diminishing margins? That's the topic of today's episode.

    What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

    - The existential threats to quantity surveying
    - Is quantity surveying actually dying out?
    - Bringing in outside expertise: The challenges & benefits
    - Why adapting to technology will define future careers


    You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
    Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

    We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
    Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
    Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
    Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-haley/
    KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

    Thanks for listening!
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    50 分
  • Episode 58 - Changing the recruitment model feat. John Murphy

    Episode 58 - Changing the recruitment model feat. John Murphy
    2025/09/01
    Talking about recruitment in the construction industry might not sound like the most gripping topic. But once you look closely at the way many firms still hire, the endless CV pushing, the rushed job ads, the costly mis-hires, you start to see why change is overdue.


    In this episode, Ross sits down with John Murphy, Founder and Director of Anzurra, to discuss why the traditional recruitment model is faltering and how a partnership-led approach could change the game for global construction. From SMEs to major contractors, the pressure to find and keep the right people is intense. But so is the opportunity.

    What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

    - Why the recruitment industry has a bad reputation
    - Why the old recruitment model is out of date
    - The untold costs of a low Average Employee Tenure
    - What is the recruitment model of the future?


    You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
    Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

    We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
    Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
    Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
    John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-murphy-anzurra/
    KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

    Thanks for listening!
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    46 分
  • Episode 57 - How content marketing will change construction feat. interesting guests

    Episode 57 - How content marketing will change construction feat. interesting guests
    2025/08/15
    Content marketing isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of scaffolding, concrete pours, or tenders. But maybe it should be.

    In this episode we discuss what content marketing is, how it can change your construction business, and how it can perhaps lead to a more transparent and improved industry.

    We are joined by our very own podcast production team: Jakob Sloth Linneberg owner of Ugli Fruit Productions and Laurits Boile, a video and content marketing specialist and owner of Lauritsboile.com.

    This is a fun one :)

    What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

    - The difference between branding and marketing
    - What is content marketing?
    - How to use content marketing as a construction company
    - Why there's power in being transparent
    - ROI in content marketing (long game explained)

    You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
    Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

    We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
    Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
    Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
    Jakob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-sloth-linneberg-6b6470133/
    Laurits: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurits-boile/
    KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

    Thanks for listening!
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    50 分
  • Episode 56 - The digital transformation of construction procurement feat. Paul Heming

    Episode 56 - The digital transformation of construction procurement feat. Paul Heming
    2025/08/01
    Starting a conversation about procurement in construction might not sound like a recipe for excitement. But give it a minute. Because when you zoom in on what procurement really means in this industry, the endless Excel sheets, the email ping-pong, the scope confusion, the copy-paste chaos, you start to see the problem.

    In this episode we've invited Paul Heming, Co-Founder and CEO at C-Link, a software company aimed at cleaning up procurement, or at least make it less of a black hole for data, time, and sanity.

    Let's talk procurement!

    What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

    - The problem with procurement
    - Why C-Link was created: Fixing procurement, not the industry
    - How we waste time in traditional workflows
    - Why software adoption fails
    - Practical advice for SMEs: How to digitize smarter

    You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
    Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

    We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
    Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
    Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
    Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-heming-2110a325/
    KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

    Thanks for listening!
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    49 分
  • Episode 55 - What's it like running a digital consultancy in construction? feat. Anas Ayoub

    Episode 55 - What's it like running a digital consultancy in construction? feat. Anas Ayoub
    2025/07/15
    Starting a business in the Construction Industry is never simple. The shifting standards, digitalization and cultural fragmentation, are a challenge few fully understand until they’re in it. But luckily, a new generation of digital consultants is taking the leap anyway. Facing the challenges in an industry often lacking in communication and efficiency.

    In today's episode we've invited Anas Ayoub, Founder and CEO of XD House.

    What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

    - The reality of running a business in construction tech
    - Dealing with imperfection and internal risk-taking
    - The rise of specialized digital startups
    - How the industry has changed: From data gathering to insights
    - The road to 2030: Specialization, communication, and tools

    You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
    Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

    We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
    Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
    Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
    Anas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anasayoub/
    KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

    Thanks for listening!
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    41 分
  • Episode 54 - The adapt or die scenario of construction feat. Dr Bola Abisogun OBE

    Episode 54 - The adapt or die scenario of construction feat. Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
    2025/07/01
    From rethinking education to transforming how we build, digitization is no longer optional.
    It’s the cornerstone of a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future. And the next generation and new aspiring businesses are already stepping into a world many industry veterans struggle to navigate.

    If we do not adapt to the changing circumstances, both the technological and legal, our current way of doing things might mean the end for our businesses.

    We've invited Dr. Bola Abisogun OBE, founder of the Digital Twin Skills Academy and Honorary Doctor at London South Bank University to help us unravel the future of the digital construction industry.

    What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

    - What is the Building Safety Act and the Golden Thread?
    - Why clients could change their mind over night
    - Why the traditional consultancy model doesn't have much time left
    - Whether or not universities are fit for purpose at the moment
    - Why students today are hampered

    You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
    Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

    We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
    Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
    Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
    Dr Bola: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolaabisogunobefrics/
    KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

    Thanks for listening!
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    45 分
  • Episode 53 - Building in timber: What is all the fuss? feat. David Lomax

    Episode 53 - Building in timber: What is all the fuss? feat. David Lomax
    2025/06/15
    Timber construction is having a moment, and from sleek urban offices to modular housing blocks, wood is being hailed as the sustainable material of the future. But is it really the environmental silver bullet it’s claimed to be, or just another marketing trend dressed in green?

    We've invited David Lomax, Associate Director at Waugh Thistleton Architects, to help us unravel timber construction - a topic he is an expert in. If you're just a tad curious about timber construction, this is the episode for you.

    What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

    - How the use of timber has changed
    - Is timber the saviour of our industry?
    - The most common mistake when using timber
    - Is timber construction actually sustainable?
    - What is architecture of effeciency?

    Links mentioned in the episode:
    👉 https://waughthistleton.com/research/
    👉 https://issuu.com/waughthistleton

    You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
    Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

    We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
    Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
    Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
    David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lomax-11210130/
    KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

    Thanks for listening!
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    45 分
  • Episode 52 - Whose job is carbon counting anyway? feat. Andrew Langridge

    Episode 52 - Whose job is carbon counting anyway? feat. Andrew Langridge
    2025/06/01
    Sustainability has now become a reality reshaping the Construction Industry. From regulatory changes to evolving client expectations, the demand for greener, smarter, and more ethical building practices is transforming how projects are designed, costed, and delivered. But what does this shift mean for companies?
    And more specifically, for quantity surveyors and estimators? That's the topic of today's episode.

    What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

    - Why we don't distinguish between carbon and cost
    - Why carbon responsibility belongs with QSs
    - Why the way we invest in buildings is outdated
    - Why clients don't know how to procure carbon counting
    - Advice if you're serious about carbon counting


    You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
    Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

    We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
    Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
    Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
    Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlangridge/
    KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

    Thanks for listening!
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    45 分