Inventing Construction
Construction is changing, and this podcast helps you change with it. It features detailed conversations about the rapidly evolving construction industry, covering topics like BIM, digitization, sustainability, collaboration, and data power. Hosted by Elia González Salas and Ross Griffin from KOSMOS, new episodes are released every two weeks.
Episodes
Episode 76 - Buildings as Energy Machines: When Buildings Become the Grid feat. Nicolas Kastbjerg
The reality is this: our buildings are full of surplus energy. And we waste most of it.Across offices, hotels, hospitals, and data centres, enormous amounts of heat are generated every single day. Ventilation systems blow it away. Cooling systems spend electricity to remove it. Mechanical systems operate in isolation, unaware that the building next door might need exactly the energy being thrown a
Episode 75 - From Spreadsheets to Smart Sites: LCA Data Collection feat. Oline Stærke
Walk onto almost any construction site today and you’ll find the same paradox.Projects worth tens or hundreds of millions are being delivered with cutting-edge design tools, advanced materials, and increasingly strict sustainability targets. Yet when it comes to documenting what actually happens on site, many teams still fall back on the same tools they’ve used for decades.Spreadsheets. Emails. Fo
Episode 74 - Aligning Cost and Carbon: A Data-Driven Approach to Better Decisions feat. Anders Honoré Agerlin
Cost and carbon are measured in two different worlds. Clients want lower carbon. But decisions are based on cost.Not because they don’t care. Not because they lack ambition. But because the information rarely arrives aligned.In many construction projects, cost consultants work in one silo. Sustainability consultants work in another. They use different assumptions. Different structures. Different t
Episode 73 - Planetary Boundaries: The New Building Code of Earth feat. Karl-Martin
7 out of 9 planetary boundaries have already been crossed. That’s seven critical global processes that regulate the stability and resilience of the Earth.For years, sustainability in construction has focused primarily on carbon. But planetary boundaries introduce something far more systemic. They redefine the limits within which humanity, and therefore our industry can safely operate.In today's ep
Episode 72 - Data Centres: The Backbone of Our Society feat. Merima Dzanic
If you read the headlines, you might think data centres are the problem. They use energy. They take up space. They create “just a few jobs.” They’re described as grey, windowless boxes that quietly sit in industrial zones, consuming power and giving little back.But here’s the uncomfortable truth:If you switched them off tomorrow, modern society would end.In today's podcast episode, we sit down wit
Episode 71 - Can Academia Keep Up with a Rapidly Changing Construction Industry? feat. Sarah Davidson
The construction industry is moving faster than ever. Digital twins. Information management frameworks. AI-assisted workflows. Data-driven decision-making. Asset-focused delivery. Clients demanding structured data, not just drawings.Meanwhile, universities operate in three- to five-year curriculum cycles, shaped by accreditation requirements, professional standards, and institutional governance. S
Episode 70 - Using AI to Replace Surveyors feat. Phil Chell
The construction industry has a people problem. Across markets, firms are struggling to hire and retain building surveyors, quantity surveyors, project managers, and estimators. The demand for construction is growing, regulation is increasing, risk is rising, and yet more people are leaving the industry than entering.In today's episode we're talking to Phil Chell, CEO and Co-founder of Chiron.ai,
Episode 69 - The Future of Concrete feat. Andrea Charlson
Thinking about concrete as a sustainable material might sound a bit weird. But when you look past the headline statistics regarding its carbon impact, you start to see a material that is undergoing a quiet, chemical revolution.In this episde we explore this topic with Andrea Charlson, a Senior Sustainability Specialist and Circular Economy Lead at The Concrete Centre in the UK. With a career spann
Episode 68 - How You Turn Jobs into Careers feat. Antonio Contegiacomo
The real competitive advantage in construction isn’t technology, contracts, or delivery models. It’s people. It's highly competent people that enjoy and experiences meaning in the work they do everyday. In this episode Elia is joined by Antonio, Director at KOSMOS, to a conversation about why he joined KOSMOS and how construction companies can stop offering “jobs” and start building careers – and
Episode 67 - The Dangerous Power of Data in Construction feat. Sara Mehrabi
Talking about data in construction might sound like a technicality reserved for IT departments. But when you look at how projects are actually run—the "headless chicken" scenarios on-site, the reactive decision-making, and the billions lost to inefficiency—you realize that data isn't just a tool; it is the foundation of the industry’s future - but we have to do it right and remain in control.In to
Episode 66 - Should you learn to code? feat. Christian Kongsgaard
Starting a conversation about programming in construction might not sound like a recipe for excitement. But give it a minute.When you zoom in on what professional services truly mean in this industry, the endless Excel sheets, the risk of human error, and the sheer amount of admin, you start to see the problem. And with it, the solution.In this episode Ross has a conversation with Christian Kongsg
Episode 65 - The 8 steps that will transform construction feat. Paul Bingham
Talk about transforming construction, and you’ll often get eye-rolls or buzzword fatigue. But listen to those that are the most passionate about this topic, and you’ll find a much deeper story—one of culture, people, missed opportunities, and real, actionable change. In this episode Ross sat down with Paul Bingham from Smart Connected Buildings and Digital Construction Forum, who shared decades of
Episode 64 - The latest on-site innovations feat. Casper Hertz Nielsen
When most people hear "construction innovation," they picture software teams in office buildings or tech startups far from the dust and noise of real projects. But innovation is happening where the concrete is poured and the cranes swing. And it's not abstract. It's practical, scalable, and saves time and money.In this episode, we've invited on Casper Hertz Nielsen, Process and Innovation Chief at
Episode 63 - The hybrid construction profiles (and roles) of the future feat. Aske Strandberg
When we talk about the future of construction, we often focus on carbon goals, modular design, or project delivery speed. But there’s a quieter crisis growing behind the scenes: we lack the people who both understand construction and speak the language of data, programming, automation, or AI.It’s not just a skills gap. It’s a profile gap. And if we don’t start building bridges between domains, we
Episode 62 - How long does it take to digitalise a construction industry? feat. Troels Hoff
Digitalising an entire industry doesn’t happen overnight. Especially not construction, an industry built on tradition, relationships, and physical outcomes.But when you zoom in on how digitalisation unfolds, policy shifts, public sector influence, tech adoption, and cultural change, you begin to see the slow, deliberate path forward.In this podcast episode, Ross sat down with Troels Hoff, director
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Episode 61 - The issues in pharmaceutical construction and how to avoid them feat. Steffen Hebsgaard Muff
Let’s face it: pharmaceutical construction isn’t your average building site. You’re not just dealing with concrete and steel; you’re dealing with regulatory scrutiny, sterile environments, and equipment that costs more than most houses. And in Denmark’s growing life sciences sector, the pressure to get it right, first time, on time, is only increasing. Yet the industry seems to be struggling with
Episode 60 - What 15 years in project controls teaches you feat. João Dias
There’s a kind of quiet chaos in the construction industry. Not the noisy kind with jackhammers and rebar, but the hidden kind, buried in emails, ignored in meeting notes, and overlooked in the schedule. It’s called change. And we’re still not managing it properly.We've invited João Dias, a civil engineer with 15 years of global experience in project controls.From West Africa to the Caribbean, Den
Episode 59 - The future of quantity surveying for contractors feat. Tom Haley
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
Episode 58 - Changing the recruitment model feat. John Murphy
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
Episode 57 - How content marketing will change construction feat. interesting guests
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 ow
Episode 56 - The digital transformation of construction procurement feat. Paul Heming
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 soft
Episode 55 - What's it like running a digital consultancy in construction? feat. Anas Ayoub
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, F
Episode 54 - The adapt or die scenario of construction feat. Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
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
Episode 53 - Building in timber: What is all the fuss? feat. David Lomax
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 t
Episode 52 - Whose job is carbon counting anyway? feat. Andrew Langridge
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 toda
Episode 51 - Services Design & BIM: Can it be fixed? feat. Gary Cowan
Services Design and BIM... there's a lot of potential there, that's for sure. But at the moment MEP design still lags in quality. Why is that? And how can it be changed for the better?We've invited Gary Cowan, Head of Digital Construction at Kane Group. He's going to take us through the journey of Services Design and BIM, and how we can make our MEP-processes much more seamless and efficient on pr
Episode 50 - What it's like being a young Digital Quantity Surveyor in Construction feat. Alice Graham
The Construction Industry is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this change is a new generation of digitally minded professionals. These are not just engineers or architects with iPads – they are individuals rethinking the processes, roles, and expectations across the entire built environment. Among the rising profiles is the young digital quantity surveyor. In today's episode w
Episode 49 - What AI will actually do to your career feat. James Garner
AI is no longer just a buzzword. It's here, it's real, and it's changing the landscape of every industry. As automation tools and intelligent systems become more capable, professionals across architecture, engineering and construction are beginning to wonder: "What does this mean for my job?"Don't worry, we have invited James Garner, Global Head of Data, Insights & Analytics at Gleeds to discu
Episode 48 - How tracking and digitalization will change your projects feat. Mohammad Shana'a
We are live from LONDON! Today we are discussing tracking and digitalization, and how it can change your construction projects. In today's episode, we dive into the role of tracking and automation in streamlining project management, reducing inefficiencies, and improving collaboration. Our guest, Mohammad Shana'a, CEO & Co-Founder at Morta, shares his insights on how data-driven workflows are
Episode 47 - The Role of the Information Manager feat. Andrijana Nasteska
A common misconception is that more data equals better decisions. Information Managers gather, process and distribute information at the right time and in the right format for all project stakeholders.The Danish term for the role, IKT-leder (leader), highlights its importance in ensuring structured, timely, and relevant information flow across all phases of a project. Digital workflows and collabo
Episode 46 - To allow Innovation we Must Forget our Current Quantity Surveying Processes feat. Harry Montgomery
What would happen if Quantity Surveying (or any profession) didn't exist at all, and we had to reinvent it from scratch? What would we do differently? In this episode we turn the quantity surveying process on it's head.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Has quantity surveying changed in the last 100 years?- Why the old quantity surveying processes are outdated- Why
Episode 45 - Driving Innovation Through Automation and AI feat. Asbjørn Levring
How will AI and automation impact the Construction Industry? How can we overcome the resistance to innovation? Why is context and data so vital for decision-making? These are some of the questions we'll try to answer in this episode.We have invited Asbjørn Levring to help us unravel these topics. Asbjørn is Founder and CEO of INSTRAT360, a software company that is reshaping strategy and decision-m
Episode 44 - The Construction Shifters feat. Matthew Osment
The Construction Industry has not fully entered the digital age - yet. In order for this to happen, we need construction people, who are willing to shift careers and interests, and start to learn and implement new technology in their current construction processes.This is not an easy task, but today, we have invited Matthew Osment, Founder of Shift, a company who helps project teams and people to
Episode 43 - What does Circular Economy mean for Construction? feat. Patrick Moloney
Circular Economy is the future. But what exactly is it? How does it differ from sustainability? And, what does it mean for the Construction Industry?We have invited Patrick Moloney, Director of Strategic Sustainability Consulting at Ramboll, to help us understand what Circular Economy is, and what it means for our industry. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What wi
Episode 42 - The Dark Side of Data Centers feat. Roger Barkley
Data centers are only a small part of the total buildings in the world. Yet, 3 to 4% of all carbon from energy use, comes from these 11.000 data centers. Add water consumption for cooling and electrical waste to the equation, and your looking at an overlooked, but quite large, sustainability challenge in a very small industry. And now, with the rise of AI - data centers will only require more ener
Episode 41 - The Changing World of Architecture feat. Jakob Strømann-Andersen
Architecture is changing. Sustainability and innovation have increased the requirements for Architects working in the industry today. Digitalization, sustainability and several new technologies are changing the possibilites of what Architecture can be, and what it should include. Our guest today is Jakob Strømann- Andersen, Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Henning Larsen Architects.In
Episode 40 - The Future of Collaboration in the Construction Industry feat. Martine Reinhold Kildeby
We, as an Industry, need to be more collaborative if we are to solve the enormous challenges that construction is facing. BLOXHUB, situated in Copenhagen, is a non-profit organization that is trying to increase collaboration in both the Danish Construction Industry and on the international scene. BLOXHUB has seen succes with their approach, and our guest today is Martine Reinhold Kildeby, Director
Episode 39 - Can we code our way to a Sustainable Future? feat. Christian Kongsgaard
Coding has entered the Construction Industry. And so has the sustainability agenda. In Denmark you have to calculate a Life Cycle Assessment of your project before you can receive a Building Permit. This new regulation has resulted in the creation of several new programs that can help Developers calculate LCAs.Our guest today, Christian Kongsgaard, is the creator of LCAx. An open-source software t
Episode 38 - AI trained with Historial Data: getting the same Crap but with AI
AI is making its entrance into the Construction Industry. But it requires data to be trained on. Construction data. We don't have a lot of that. And the data we have, might not be of the best standardized quality... training an AI on this old data might just give us more of the same - which we don't want. So, how can we solve this? That is today's topic.What you'll learn from today's episode of In
Episode 37 - ZERO: reaching 2050 - you must be joking feat. Matthew Jackson
How do we reach our goals for 2050? Where do we start? These are the thoughts that started ZERO Construct. A non-profit organization and community of like-minded people, working in construction, all trying to make the Industry more sustainable one project at a time. Our guest, Matthew Jackson, is Co-Founder of ZERO Construct. A community with over 3000 members, globally. Now... how DO WE reach 205
Episode 36 - Denmark's CONTECH Journey feat. Ole Berard
What new tech is Denmark looking into right now? It's not BIM. It's beyond BIM. Construction Technology. That is today's topic.We've invited Ole Berard, Head of ConTech Lab in Molio. A Danish non-profit organization whose aim is to research and create the new technology upon which the Construction Industry builds. The rest of the world can learn a lot from Denmark's journey in construction technol
Episode 35 - a Chat with an Aspiring Digital/Carbon QS feat. Harry Montgomery
In this episode we dive deep into the challenges faced by the evolving role of the Digital/Carbon Quantity Surveyor. We've invited our very own Harry Montgomery, Cost Manager in KOSMOS. Also known as: 'the new guy'. He will share with us his insights on becoming a Digital Quantity Surveyor, the challenges around this during his education, and the industry barriers to innovation as he sees them.If
Episode 34 - The Cost of Sustainability in Denmark feat. Peter Fangel Poulsen
Yet again the topic is sustainability. This time, we are speaking to Peter Fangel Poulsen, Civil Engineer and Partner of BAUHERR, in Copenhagen. Denmark is one of the leading countries when it comes to sustainable solutions withing the Construction Industry. But even so, their journey has just started.In today's episode we are discussing the cost of sustainability in Denmark. What has the journey
Episode 33 - Getting to Zero: the Carbon Quantity Surveyor feat. Roger Barkley
There's a new role taking form in our industry: the Carbon Quantity Surveyor. Managing carbon on construction projects is becoming increasingly important the closer we get to 2030. If you don't want to see your projects strand because they can't live up to future sustainability standards, then this podcast episode is for you.We've invited our very own Senior Commercial Manager, Roger Barkley, to d
Episode 32 - Digitising Site Logistics feat. Gari Nickson
A digitalization of site logistics is happening right now. Gari Nickson, Partner & Co-Founder of SiteHub is our guest today. He has plenty of entrepreneurial experience from the Construction Industry working specifically with software, and for the last three years he has been digitalising site logistics. The requirements for reporting on your construction site is increasing - and now sustainab
Episode 31 - Cost Management is NOT JUST Estimating feat. Sean O'Connor
Cost management is much, much more than just estimating. A LOT more actually. To us at KOSMOS, it includes risk and change management, as well as the ability to form a comprehensive project delivery strategy under the umbrella of commercial management. In this episode we've invited Sean O'Connor back, Associate Director at KOSMOS, to discuss what cost management is to us, and to share the approach
Episode 30 - Are Remote Working Teams the Future of the AEC Industry? feat. Alexander Nikitin
Getting the right AEC-people, with the right experience and abilites, to the area of your construction site has become quite the challenge - or impossible. Founder and CEO of TEBIN, Alexander Nikitin joins us today, to teach us his learnings about creating and running a remote working company in the AEC Industry. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- How to organize a
Episode 29 - The Real and Honest Truth of Creating a Company feat. David Egan
What's it like creating a succesful consultancy business in the construction industry today? What are the biggest challenges, and what are the biggest learnings? The construction industry needs more innovative companies. Especially right now. We have invited David Egan, Co-Founder & CEO of WiiGroup. A company providing BIM & digital project control services to the global AEC Industry. If y
Episode 28 - The Advantages of 4D & 5D in the Execution Stage feat. Omar Habib
Planning and running a construction project at the execution stage is no small feat. Client, contractor and subcontractors all need to know, what is going on at all times. 4D makes that a lot easier. But, what is 4D actually, and what are the advantages of using 4D at the execution stage? That is today's topic. We have invited Omar Habib, Co-Founder & CTO of WiiGroup. A company providing BIM &
Episode 27 - Contractors outsourcing Quantity Surveying feat. Patrick Carroll
Ever heard of a contractor, or specialist subcontractor, that outsourced the quantity surveying and estimating part of their business? Our guest today offers this type of outsourced service. Patrick Carroll, Director of Carroll Estimating has seen succes from offering this service to contractors and subcontractors in Ireland and the UK. But why is that? Could outsourcing specialist services be the
Episode 26 - AI in the Construction Industry feat. Dr. Houssem Jerbi
AI is becoming more popular in the construction industry. But what can it help you with? How will it change the industry? We’ve invited Dr. Houssem Jerbi, a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, and CEO of Smart PMO, to answer those questions. Houssem has several years of experience working in the construction industry with AI. This episode is all about AI in construction.What you'll learn from today's
Episode 25 - BIM, what is the Bloody Point? feat. Ralph Montague
BIM is here to stay. But why is that? That is today's topic. We've invited Ralph Montague, Director of ArcDox BIM Consultants. Ralph has been spreading the good message of BIM for many years now. He joins us on this 25th episode of Inventing Construction, to discuss BIM, the current development of BIM, and the future of BIM. Be prepared for an episode all about BIM. What you'll learn from today's
Episode 24 - MMC is it really modern? feat. Pat Kirwan
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is becoming a popular term in both Ireland and the UK, but is it really modern? And, what exactly does MMC imply? What are the advantages of MMC, and what needs to change in our industry for MMC to become a success? That is today’s topic. We are joined by Pat Kirwan, Director of C+W O’Brien Architects and Coauthor to the DFMA Guide to integrating MMC within the
Episode 23 - What is the Cost of Sustainability? feat. Simon, Roger & Archie
What is the cost of sustainability in construction? That is today’s topic. If you are trying to find sustainable solutions for your construction projects, this episode is a must-listen. We’ll be covering the challenges of a sustainable construction industry, and most importantly, what this transitionary period could mean for you and your projects.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing
Episode 22 - LCA: Denmark vs. Ireland PART 2/2 feat. Simon, Roger & Archie
LCA in Ireland vs LCA in Denmark, part two. Where and how do you start your LCA/sustainability journey as a Developer? That is today’s topic. We’ve brought on, again, three guys from the KOSMOS team, who all have experience with the sustainability challenges in the construction industry. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Developers problem with sustainability- How
Episode 21 - LCA: Denmark vs. Ireland PART 1/2 feat. Simon, Roger & Archie
LCA in Ireland vs. LCA in Denmark. That is today’s topic. We’ve brought on three guys from the KOSMOS team, who all have experience with the sustainability challenges in the construction industry. This episode is all things LCA (Life Cycle Assessment). This is part one. Part two will be on the air, on the 15th of February.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What is a
Episode 20 - Changing the Consultancy Landscape feat. Jon Blasby
The consultancy landscape is changing within the construction industry. We are seeing changes in how we collaborate on projects, digitization, remote working etc. What do these changes mean for us as clients and consultants? How can we accelerate these processes? To help us unfold this topic, we are, once again, speaking with Jon Blasby, Organisation Lead from Castiel Consultants in Spain. What yo
Episode 19 - Leadership feat. Jon Blasby
For this one we have invited Jon Blasby, Organisation Lead from Castiel Consultants. He flew all the way from Spain to help us unfold this topic. He has over 30 years of experience, and is currently leading a company of consultants using the principles of Regenerative Leadership. In this episode you can expect to learn a lot about modern leadership. What you'll learn from today's episode of Invent
Episode 18 - What is Data?
What is data? In this podcast we discuss data all the time, but what exactly do we mean by data? We decided to record this extra episode to explain ourselves, and perhaps create a better understanding, among our listeners, of the various topics in the future.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What is the difference between data and information- How do you collect da
Episode 17 - 10 Technologies we could use in Construction
In today’s episode we’ll be presenting 10 different technological developments that we think could benefit the Construction Industry, if implemented correctly. We are, by no means, experts in these technologies. If you, yourself or someone you know, are an expert in one of these technologies, please reach out to us. We would love to have you on the podcast, and dive deeper into its potential for t
Episode 16 - Is Technology Advancing our Profession?
The Construction Industry is experiencing a transformation. New software is being developed as you are reading this. But is this new technology really advancing our professions? Or is it just a digitization of an already archaic way of working? We as professionals have to ensure that the software companies are developing the right tools for us. But how? That is the topic of today’s podcast. What y
Episode 15 - Forget Cost Management - focus on Data Management feat. Sean O'Connor
The future of Cost Management is Data Management. A transformation of how we work and see our discipline. Becoming Data Managers is the way forward, and in today’s episode we would like to explain what this means, in terms of increased efficiency and value creation for our clients. To help us understand the potential in Data Management, we’ve invited our very own Sean O’Connor again. He has worked
Episode 14 - Clients Need to Change feat. Sean O'Connor
Clients need to change. This is quite the statement, but it is true. In order for our Industry to become as efficient and value driven as possible, changes need to happen - a mindset change. This is especially the case with clients. But of course, also with consultants. To help us unravel this required change in clients, and what value it can drive, we’ve invited our very own Sean O’Connor again.
Episode 13 - Client Relationships feat. Sean O'Connor
A discussion about client relationships, with a gentleman who has seen both sides of the table, for over 20 years. Sean O’connor has worked as a consultant for many years, and as a “client”, a developer. He will help us understand how to build strong relationships with our clients. How to best start a new project with a client, and how to manage the relationship accordingly, along the way. What yo
Episode 12 - Sustainability feat. Roger Barkley
A discussion about sustainability. We’ve invited Roger Barkley again. He has a vast amount of experience and knowledge when it comes to sustainability in the Construction Industry. Today he will help us understand what we can expect when the Industry, inevitably, will have to change its ways. What you'll learn from today's episode:- What does sustainability mean for Construction?- What changes sho
Episode 11 - Embodied Carbon feat. Roger Barkley
Embodied carbon is becoming more important than ever in Construction. Quantity Surveyors, like ourselves, work with quantities everyday, so it makes sense for us to take up this task of carbon calculations. But how? We have invited Roger Barkley again, to explain some of the possible solutions to this challenge. What you'll learn from today's episode:- What is embodied carbon?- What is LCA and WLC
Episode 10 - The future of Quantity Surveying, ICMS, NRM & RICS feat. Alan Muse
Today we have invited Alan Muse, former Global Director of Built Environment at RICS, to discuss what the RICS has done for the profession in terms of developing standards and rules of measurements - ICMS, NRM. And to talk about Quantity Surveying and the Construction Industry, as Alan sees them, and has experienced them since the early 80’s. What you'll learn from today's episode:- What was Quant
Episode 9 - Cost Modelling feat. Roger Barkley
Cost modelling can be key at the early business case stage. For this episode we have invited our very own Roger Barkley, Senior Commercial Manager at KOSMOS, to help us understand Cost Modelling, and why you should consider implementing it in your process. What you'll learn from today's episode:- Who is Roger Barkley?- What is Cost Modelling?- When is Cost Modelling relevant?- How useful is Cost M
Episode 8 - The Power of Cost Data
More data means better decision-making. But that data needs to be collected and structured properly. That’s what we’ll be discussing in today’s episode: the Power of Cost Data, and the challenges we face in collecting, structuring and using it, on a global scale.What you'll learn from today's episode:- What is Cost Data?- What can Global Standards do for us?- How we use Cost Data to locate major c
Episode 7 - BIM for Quantity Surveyors
Today we are discussing Quantity Surveyors and BIM - advantages and challenges. How do we as Quantity Surveyors help define the future of our own discipline? This new Digital Construction Industry is requiring us to adapt. In this episode we’ll be discussing how we at KOSMOS are moving into the future, and what challenges we face as Quantity Surveyors working within BIM.What you'll learn from toda
Episode 6 - Digital Quantity Surveyors feat. Andrew Knight (RICS)
The traditional process of quantity surveying is slowly being phased out, and perhaps giving rise to a new Digital Quantity Surveyor. Today we are having a conversation with Andrew Knight from the RICS, about the future of quantity surveying. What will it look like? And what changes have already taken place?What you'll learn from today's episode:- What is Digital Quantity Surveying?- Why we as Qua
Episode 5 - BIM is a Process not a Technology
BIM is the future of Construction. But what actually is BIM? And how do we best work together with BIM as our baseline? This episode is all about BIM.What you'll learn from today's episode:- Why BIM is a process, not a technology- What is 2D, 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D and 7D? And how are they interconnected?- How BIM is all about information- Why building information will become a sellable asset in the futur
Episode 4 - Standardizing Global Construction
A larger standardization of how we work in Construction offers a tremendous amount of value. But what would it look like? And why hasn’t it happened already? What are actual standards? And what can you, as an individual, do to start being more efficient and standardize your processes? Having global standards would be extremely valuable for both society and our environment. But how? That’s what we’
Episode 3 - A Digital Transformation
How would a completely digitalized Construction Industry look? What does it even mean to digitize? Or even digitalize? There is no doubt that the amount of work we do digitally will only increase, but what does it all entail? And where can we, as an Industry get the most value from it?What you'll learn from today's episode:- What exactly is digitisation and digitalization? - How do you move from d
Episode 2 - The Construction Mindset: A New Collaborative Industry
A change in mindset is required in all of us, before the Construction Industry can move properly into the future. But how can we collectively change how we work and think? This is one of the major challenges that the Construction Industry is facing right now. In today’s episode, we will take a close look at this challenge.What you'll learn from today's episode:- Why we need a mindset change in the
Episode 1 - Construction is Changing
In this first episode of Inventing Construction, we will be discussing the overall changes in the Construction Industry as we see them. What we can expect from the future and the challenges we as an Industry face which might be preventing these changes from taking place. What you'll learn from today's episode:- Are your Industry traditions preventing progress? - Why your internal standards are of
