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 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 hamperedYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe 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-dkThanks for listening!
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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 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/waughthistletonYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe 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-dkThanks for listening!
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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 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 countingYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe 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-dkThanks for listening!
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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 projects now, and in the future. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why MEP design still lags in quality- Why BIM needs to be installable, not just drawable- Drawing for access vs. contract only- How QSs can help validate digital design- Why model quality is driving cross-discipline accountability- Where you can learn Building Services CoordinationYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe 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/Gary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycowan83/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!
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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 we are having a conversation with one of these, Alice Graham, Solution Specialist in cost management. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why disruption in construction matters- Is academia preparing students for industry needs?- Why the QS is now a communicator and facilitator- The retention challenges and barriers for women in construction- Why Excel is easy, but not the future- Advice to QSs and career switchersYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe 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/Alice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceagraham/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!
A KOSMOS podcast. Detailed conversations about a rapidly changing Construction Industry. Discussions about the future of Construction: BIM, digitization, sustainability, industry collaboration, the power of data, digitalization and much more. Topics that all need to be considered, if you want to secure your place in the Construction Industry of tomorrow. Come take part in the discussions, alongside us and our guests.New episode every two weeks.Hosted by Elia González Salas and Ross Griffin from KOSMOS.
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