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 received (or issued) a notice on Christmas Eve? Paul shares the story of the year he unwrapped a “festive” million-pound claim instead of a bottle ...
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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 received (or issued) a notice on Christmas Eve? Paul shares the story of the year he unwrapped a “festive” million-pound claim instead of a bottle ...
Question Time Returns: The QS Career Clinic – From Roy Keane to Red Flags in Procurement (EP 232)
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4 months ago
Question Time Returns: The QS Career Clinic – From Roy Keane to Red Flags in Procurement (EP 232)
Question Time is back — and it’s better than ever. After a brief baby-related break (sorry about skipping 224.1 and 228.1), Paul and Chris are back to answer your burning questions about quantity surveying, procurement, contracts, and even… sport. In this episode, we cover: 🧠 How to build a standout QS career — including which contract type to master and why🤖 What skills QSs need in an AI-driven world (spoiler: it’s not just tech knowledge)💸 Whether main contractors can mandate portals like P...
Own The Build
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 received (or issued) a notice on Christmas Eve? Paul shares the story of the year he unwrapped a “festive” million-pound claim instead of a bottle ...
