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The Off Site PodcastWhy Every Engineer Should Get Their Hands Dirty FirstJoin Jason and Carlos as they welcome special guest Kelvin Kumangai to explore three industry topics: 🔧 Career Advice for New Engineers: Kelvin shares essential guidance for those entering construction today, drawing from his extensive industry experience. 🤖 Construction Hardware Innovations: The team examines non-software technologies revolutionising job sites, from automated brick-laying to advanced rigging systems. 🌍 EU's Warning on International Contractor Underbidding: Explore the growing tensions between domestic and international contractors competing for major infrastructure projects.Key Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction04:26 - Career Advice for New Engineers20:26 - Construction...2025-04-2640 min
The Off Site PodcastCanada's Hydroelectric Ambitions: The Site C Project ExaminedJoin Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Offsite Podcast as they dive into:⚡ Canada's Site C Dam: This massive hydroelectric project's engineering challenges and environmental trade-offs. 🛠️ Procore's Growth Strategy: Analysing the construction tech giant's new product announcements and what they signal for the industry. 🎸 Construction Sites as Cultural Spaces: When a French band films in the Toulouse Metro tunnel, is it an opportunity or a disruption?Key Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Universal Studios UK03:19 - Site C Dam discussion09:57 - Procore's Groundbreak event30:38 - Bo...2025-04-1837 min
The Off Site PodcastAmerica's Most Urgent Infrastructure: Inside the Hudson Tunnel ProjectJoin Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Off Site podcast as they explore three key construction industry topics: 🚇 Hudson Tunnel Project: Examining America's most urgent infrastructure project - the $16 billion connection between New Jersey and New York, and the engineering challenges of building beneath the Hudson River.💰 Tech Vendor Pricing: Debating whether contractors should be wary of construction technology vendors offering suspiciously low prices, and the trade-offs between innovation and stability.🏟️ Brisbane Olympics 2032: Analyzing Queensland's newly unveiled Olympic delivery plan and the decision to spread venues across multiple cities throughout the state.2025-04-1136 min
The Off Site PodcastHS2's Candid March Update: Building Trust Through TransparencyJoin Jason and Carlos in this special in-person London recording as they tackle three hot topics in construction and infrastructure:🚄 HS2 Reset Strategy: Examine the significant changes coming to the UK's ambitious high-speed rail project under new leadership. With Mark Wild stepping in as CEO following his Crossrail success, discover what this means for Britain's largest infrastructure project and the future of its delivery.📦 The Package Size Debate: Does size matter in infrastructure contracts? Explore the fascinating dilemma facing mega-project planners when deciding between large consolidated packages versus smaller, specialized contracts, and the ripple effects these...2025-04-0434 min
The Off Site PodcastThin Margins, High Risk: Lessons from Roberts Co's Victoria CollapseJoin Jason and guest host Sam Hanisch as they examine three noteworthy construction and infrastructure topics:🚄 Lyon-Turin High-Speed Rail: The hosts analyze the Lyon-Turin high-speed rail's timeline challenges and what makes this Alpine project significant despite obstacles.🏗️ Major Australian Builder's Collapse: Jason and Sam explore Robert's Co Victorian Arm entering administration and what this reveals about construction's precarious business model.⚖️ $14M Legal Fees for $5M Victory: The duo examines a revealing Colorado highway dispute, using it to explore construction's litigation culture and industry priorities.#Construction #Infrastructure #ConstructionRiskTimestamps:00:00 - In...2025-03-2838 min
The Off Site PodcastThe $8 Trillion Megacity: Inside NEOM's Massive Budget BlowoutJoin Jason and guest host Sam Hanisch as they explore three hot topics in construction and technology: 🏙️ NEOM Project Developments: Shocking revelations about Saudi Arabia's ambitious megacity project, including a staggering cost blowout from $500B to $8.8T, and the challenges of mega-project management. 🚇 Stockholm Metro Expansion: Stockholm's innovative approach to underground transit infrastructure, comparing construction methodologies and highlighting the benefits of strategic infrastructure planning. 👨💼 Leadership Transition at Procore: A significant leadership change at construction technology giant Procore and its implications for the industry amid rapid technological transformation. Key Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction2025-03-2243 min
The Off Site PodcastTunnel Engineering Breakthroughs: Inside Toulouse's Metro Line C ExpansionJoin Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Off Site Podcast as they explore three new topics from the world of construction: 🚇 Toulouse Metro Line C Expansion: A €3.4 billion project using innovative variable density tunnel boring machines to create a 27km line with 21 stations, combining underground tunnels and elevated viaduct sections scheduled for completion by 2028. 💻 Autodesk's Restructuring: The tech giant lays off 1,350 employees (9%) as it shifts from a sales-led approach to a self-serve model, focusing on cloud, AI and core software in response to increasing market competition. 🏗️ Software and Competitive Advantage: The hosts debate whe...2025-03-1432 min
Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries495 // The Murder of Trish Haynes - Part 2In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Chloe French about the murder of her former classmate Trish Haynes from Grafton, New Hampshire. Trish was last seen in 2017.If you have helpful information about the murder of Trish Haynes please call the New Hampshire Attorney General's office at 603-271-3671 or 603-223-4381.FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2192651590857977/.Sources:https://www.wmur.com/article/friend-says-she-hasn-t-seen-missing-woman-in-weeks/22867614.https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=243527436795260.https://www.wcax.com/2022/10/23/nh-woman-faces-several-charges-after-leading-police-car-chase/....2025-03-091h 12
The Off Site PodcastThe Grand Paris Express: Building the World's Longest Orbital MetroJoin Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Off Site Podcast as they explore three topics from the world of construction:🚇 Grand Paris Metro: Europe's most extensive metro project - a €40 billion transformation with 200km of new lines, 68 stations, and a 75km orbital line. This project aims to create multiple business hubs across Paris, reduce central congestion, and serve 7 million daily riders by 2030 using driverless trains and innovative single-bore tunnel designs.📉 Boom-Bust Cycles in Construction: Examine the pattern of boom-bust cycles that severely impact construction. From initial surges triggered by low interest rates to labor sh...2025-03-0734 min
The Off Site PodcastFloating Bridges & Submerged Tunnels: Norway's Ambitious E39 Highway ProjectFrom floating bridges to billion-dollar tech partnerships, Jason and Carlos explore three recent developments from the world of construction:🏔️ Discover Norway's audacious E39 Highway project replacing ferry crossings along 1,000km of fjord-lined coastline with groundbreaking engineering solutions. Norway is building the world's longest subsea tunnel (27km), a 5km floating bridge, and potentially the world's first submerged floating tunnel, cutting travel time by 11 hours. 💻 Jason and Carlos analyze the recently announced $1 billion partnership between Microsoft and engineering giant WSP. Microsoft aims to accelerate data center construction to support AI initiatives, while WSP secures a steady stream of work i...2025-02-2840 min
The Off Site PodcastPower, Podiums & Processing: Nuclear Learning Curves, Brisbane's Olympic Push & France's AI GambitJoin Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Off Site Podcast as they explore three major developments reshaping the global infrastructure landscape:⚛️ Nuclear Power's Learning Curve: Dive into the UK's nuclear ambitions through Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C projects. Discover how Hinkley's budget grew from £18 billion to £46 billion, the challenges of replicating designs, and what this means as 31 countries plan to triple their nuclear capacity by 2050.🏅 Brisbane Olympics 2032 Infrastructure Challenge: An in-depth analysis of the $50 billion infrastructure pipeline needed for the games, including the demand for 10,000+ workers, 14,000 hotel rooms, and multiple transport projects. Compare t...2025-02-2139 min
The Off Site PodcastHow Engineers Can Use AI Right Now: Five Workflows Worth Trying!Join Jason and Carlos as they unpack another three topics from the world of construction: 🚂 Canada's High-Speed Rail Ambitions: Deep dive into the proposed Toronto-Quebec City connection, examining how the project shifted from high-frequency to high-speed designation, the staggering $50-100 billion price tag, and why a journey that was faster in 1970 now needs such massive investment. 🤖 Practical AI Applications in Construction: Live demonstrations of five game-changing AI implementations anyone can use today - from automating concrete pour analysis and cost tracking to streamlining subcontractor pricing negotiations, and building an automated early warning system using site WhatsApp...2025-02-1438 min
The Off Site PodcastBig Bets & Bigger Numbers: $500B AI Infrastructure, High-Speed Rail, and Industry Shake-upsJoin Jason and Carlos for the first episode of 2025 as they explore three major developments shaping the construction and infrastructure industry:🏗️ California High-Speed Rail's Ongoing Challenges: Dive into the latest analysis of America's most expensive railway project, examining how a $33 billion estimate ballooned to $120 billion, and the complex web of technical, political, and land acquisition challenges that continue to impact its progress.💻 Project Stargate: A deep dive into the newly announced $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative backed by tech giants including OpenAI, Microsoft, and SoftBank. Explore what this massive investment in data centres means for the construc...2025-02-0736 min
Missing496 // The Murder of Trish Haynes - Part 2In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Chloe French about the murder of her former classmate Trish Haynes from Grafton, New Hampshire. Trish was last seen in 2017.If you have helpful information about the murder of Trish Haynes please call the New Hampshire Attorney General's office at 603-271-3671 or 603-223-4381.FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2192651590857977/.Sources:https://www.wmur.com/article/friend-says-she-hasn-t-seen-missing-woman-in-weeks/22867614.https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=243527436795260.https://www.wcax.com/2022/10/23/nh-woman-faces-several-charges-after-leading-police-car-chase/.2025-01-231h 12
The Off Site PodcastConstruction in 2024: The Highs, Lows, and Lessons LearnedAs this week's episode is the final one of the year, Jason, Carlos and Sam take a look back at 2024 and have a conversation about:1. The most impactful construction and contech stories of the year.2. Their predictions for what will happen in 2025. Finally, the trio take part in a traditional quiz to end the year off!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-12-1341 min
The Off Site PodcastThe Alleged Human Cost of Progress in Saudi ArabiaThis week, Jason and Carlos tackle the serious topic of the human cost of construction, citing the ITV documentary Kingdom Uncovered, which alleges that 21,000 workers have lost their lives on various Saudi projects. To help them understand this situation better, they have enlisted the help of an engineer with experience on those projects to shed more light.2024-12-0641 min
The Off Site PodcastAre We Seeing the Beginning of a New Era in Construction Planning?This week, Jason and Carlos welcome Sam Hanisch back to the podcast, to get his experience and insight on the following topics: 1. Scheduling and planning software Outbuild, and its place in the rising wave of investment in planning tools.2. American contractor Tutor Perini's strategic shift to limit project bids to $500 million, and whether that's a sound strategy in today's climate.3. The unique Antwerp Port House, detailing the challenges of building a new structure over a heritage-protected building.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-11-2234 min
The Off Site PodcastReaching for the Stars: Building the World's Largest Telescope in the DesertThis week on the Off Site Podcast, Jason and Carlos have three big topics to get stuck into, starting with: 1. The Construction of the world's largest telescope being built in Chile's Atacama desert.2. Present the construction tech tools they think are ones to watch in the future.3. Discussing Webuild and Bouygues being awarded work on the Suburban Rail Loop and the impact of international contractors operating in Australia.Check out the tools Jason and Carlos mentioned here:https://www.dustyrobotics.com/https://trunktools.com/2024-11-1538 min
The Off Site PodcastDid Procore Take Critical Secrets? Oracle's Bold Accusations ExplainedThis week on the Off Site Podcast, Carlos returns from holiday to join Jason in tackling three pretty sizeable topics:1. Oracle's lawsuit alleging an ex-employee gave trade secrets to Procore when joining them.2. Ex-Autodesk CEO Amar Hanspal's 12 lesson for developing products from his recent appearance on the Bricks And Bytes podcast.3. FM Conway's acquisition by Vinci and whether this continued conglomeration of contractors is a good thing.Check out the article from Bricks And Bytes here. OR Listen to the episode here.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on...2024-11-0836 min
The Off Site PodcastThe UK's Budget Bombshell: A Massive £1.3 Billion in Infrastructure ScrappedThis week on the Off Site Podcast, Jason is joined by Sam Hanisch, who is filling in for Carlos while he's away at a wedding in South Africa. Together the duo have some big topics to discuss: The UK's recent budget announcement, and the construction project cancellations that have come with it. The challenges and importance of tracking production rates, even on those more complex construction projects. The recent competition to design the rebuild of war torn Kharkiv in Ukraine.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-11-0139 min
The Off Site PodcastCan New Tools Outshine Primavera P6?This week on the Off Site Podcast, Greg Lawton returns for the second part of the AI conversation cut short at the end of Greg's last appearance. Alongside that, Jason and Carlos also tackle:1. The Borumba Pumped Hydro project that's being planned in Queensland.2. Some of the assumptions technology companies make about the construction industry and whether they're accurate.2024-10-251h 05
The Off Site PodcastDocument Crunch CEO Shares Top Construction Contract InsightsThis week Jason and Carlos are joined by the CEO of Document Crunch, Josh Levy to talk about contracts in construction and his vision for the company. Before that conversation, the duo:1. Celebrate the Thames Tideway tunnel beginning operation.2. Discuss whether there is a solution to the current business model in construction off the back of ISG's collapse.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-10-1850 min
The Off Site PodcastCEO of Nodes & Links Reveals How AI Will Revolutionize the SaaS IndustryThis week Greg Lawton, CEO of AI project management software, Nodes & Links, joins Carlos and Jason to provide insights on:The Belt and Road Initiative that is coming out of China. The two prevailing views on how planning should work on major projects. Whether the advancement of AI will lead to the downfall of SaaS businesses in the long run.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-10-1234 min
The Off Site PodcastNuclear Power's Comeback: Energizing Data Centers with SMRsSam returns to cohost with Jason & Carlos this week on the podcast.The trio start off discussing Nialli, a construction planning software looking to modernise the last planner system. They tackle the resurgence of nuclear power off the back of Microsoft's Three Mile Island announcement, before finishing on some of the lesser-known underground metro construction projects happening worldwide.2024-10-0440 min
The Off Site PodcastWho's Winning in 2024? UK Contractor League Table ShakeupsThis week on the podcast, Jason and Carlos are eagerly joined by Ed Curbison, part of the UK team at Aphex. The trio sit down to cover the news of a potential alternative to the scrapped second phase of HS2. Next, they tackle the newly released 2024 contractor league table and whether their predictions from last year were accurate. Finally, they weigh in on Doxel, a reality capture solution promising to automate progress tracking completely.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-09-2738 min
Retro Movie RoundtableThe Babadook (2014)RMR 0282: Special Guest, Leah Weisman, of the Pod You Afraid of the Dark Podcast joins your hosts Russell Guest, and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Babadook (2014) [R]
Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery
Starring: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, Ben Winspear, Chloe Hurn
Director: Jennifer Kent
Recorded on 2024-08-22
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The Off Site PodcastWill Saudi Arabia's Massive Mega-Airport Gamble Really Pay Off?In this week’s episode, Jason and Carlos have three more pieces of construction and tech news to dig into.The duo begin with the recent news of Mace’s accepted bid to develop Riyadh’s upcoming King Salman Airport; then they weigh in on a brand new subcontractor rating software named Trestle. Finally, they finish by discussing one of Europe’s biggest ongoing projects, the Lyon to Turin High-Speed Rail.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-09-2032 min
The Off Site PodcastIs Indonesia's New Capital a Recipe for Disaster or The Right Move?This week Jason & Carlos are joined by Mike, for the first in-person episode since the start of the podcast!The trio sit down to discuss Indonesia’s plans to build a new capital city in the jungle to replace Jakarta, they then talk through an emerging alternative to P6 in the CPM planning space called Planera, before finally celebrating the Viking wind farm’s connection to the UK grid and what it means for the country.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-09-1335 min
The Off Site PodcastIndia's Highly Ambitious $268 Billion Highway scheme!This week, with Jason overseas in Asia, Sam is back in the hosting seat alongside Carlos to cover some huge schemes across the world. The two cover the truly gargantuan road & Highway scheme coming out of India, the recent government approval of a plan to send Australian made power to Singapore, and then finish on Ukraine's focus on renewable energy to bolster its energy infrastructure.2024-09-0625 min
The Off Site PodcastThe Sydney Metro Opens, DocumentCrunch raises $9M, and Honolulu's $1.6Bn railJason and Carlos have another 3 topics to run through this week on the podcast! The duo celebrate the opening of the newest section of the Sydney Metro network, and then talk about the most promising new AI tool they've seen called DocumentCrunch, before finally touching on Hawaii's $1.6 Billion plans for a new Metro in Honolulu.2024-08-3030 min
The Off Site PodcastAmbitious Renewable Energy Projects, Moving From Construction to Tech, and WakeCap's New AcquisitionThis week on the podcast, Jason & Carlos are joined by returning guest and team member, Sam Hanisch, as another 3 topics are up for discussion.The trio talk through some of the most ambitious renewable energy projects that have gone under the radar, then discuss why more people should consider the construction technology space as a career option, before ending on the recent news of the acquisition of Crews By Core by Saudi company WakeCap.Top 10 Energy Infrastructure Projects: https://constructiondigital.com/top10/top-10-energy-infrastructure-projectsFollow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check...2024-08-2337 min
The Off Site PodcastTurner buys Dornan, The Worst Cities to Build In, and Contractors' Software DIY.This week in a totally purposeful bid to switch things up, Jason & Carlos are sinking their teeth into three different topics. The duo speculate on American construction giant Turner's recent acquisition of Irish firm Dornan before weighing in on the most expensive cities to build in globally, and finally shedding light on the emergence of contractors building software tools in-house.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-08-1630 min
The Off Site PodcastHow Generative Scheduling is Accelerating Construction PlanningThis week, Jason & Carlos speak with Georgia Stillwell, Director of Client Solutions at Alice Technologies, an A.I. driven construction scheduling tool. The trio delve into the unique approach Alice takes to A.I. scheduling, the difficulties of existing legacy tools, and how much further A.I. can be applied to construction scheduling.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-08-0930 min
The Off Site PodcastWhen Mega Projects Go Wrong: 10 of The World's Unluckiest Construction ProjectsThis week, Jason & Carlos dust off the history books to discover mega projects around the world that suffered through unfortunate circumstances amidst delivery.The duo talk through unique situations ranging from a project that's 100+ years old and still going, to one who's faults were hidden from the public, as well as what learnings can drawn these 'unlucky' projects.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-08-0225 min
The Off Site Podcast7 New Stations, 870 km: Europe's hidden rail scheme!This week, Jason and Carlos set their sights on the Rail Baltica scheme based in northern Europe, spanning the baltic states, Latvia, Estonia & Lithuania.The two delve into the reasons driving this part of Europe's wider rail network upgrade, why schemes like this aren't so widely known about in the UK and Australia, and just how good value the project's price tag is.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-07-2621 min
The Off Site PodcastHow Reality Capture is Revolutionising ConstructionThis week, Jason and Carlos get to grips with reality capture and it's emergence in construction. To do this they've enlisted the expertise of Marco Bonelli, VP of Innovation at Sektor.build.Together they define reality capture's place in construction, talk who the big players in the space are, and establish how useful it is for infrastructure projects.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance of being shouted out if we pick your topic!2024-07-1938 min
The Off Site Podcast5 Huge projects that you definitely haven't heard ofThis week, Mike and Carlos talk through a few projects that have unique qualities and aren't necessarily as well known as they should be (save for one). The two discuss public perception around some of these projects, compare them to other finished pieces of infrastructure, and discuss the intended impact on the places they're being delivered in.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance of being shouted out if we pick your topic!Follow Carlos...2024-07-1229 min
The Off Site PodcastUnlocking Career Success with a Mace Planning DirectorWith Jason out on paternity leave, Mike is back in the fray alongside Carlos as they speak to renowned planning director for Mace, Sam Doble. The trio chart Sam's unique rise through the ranks across two disciplines, discuss why being patient is key to getting promoted, and give advice to any young professionals wanting to get ahead in construction.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance of being shouted out if we pick your topic!2024-07-0531 min
The Off Site PodcastUncovering Massive $1.9 Trillion US Construction Boom: Epic Projects & Exciting Opportunities!On this week's episode, Jason and Carlos don their cowboy hats (and shaky accents) as they venture into the American construction landscape.The two shed light on the sheer scale of America's industry, some of the more remarkable schemes being delivered, and which projects they'd choose to be a part of.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance of being shouted out if we pick your topic!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on...2024-06-2824 min
The Off Site PodcastHow Projects Balance Productivity & Critical Path LogisticallyIn this episode of the podcast, Jason and Carlos tackle the challenge of managing productivity from the angle of logistics and resource scheduling. To do this they've enlisted the help of Richard Fifita, CEO of Veyor, a software provider focused on removing the headaches associated with site deliveries and material handling. The trio discuss which parts of the project require logistical coordination, who the ultimate conductor is when it comes to coordinating the site, and whether it's possible for tech to solve the prioritisation issue on site.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a sa...2024-06-2136 min
The Happy at Work PodcastGen Z Perspectives: Careers, Culture and the Future of Work with Amelia, Chloe, and EmilySend us a textWe've got another Gen Z panel for you!In this episode, Tessa and Michael chat with Amelia Haynes, Chloe Carr, and Emily Gianunzio to discuss their career paths, workplace culture experiences, and outlook on the future of work. Our panelists share insights into navigating early careers, priorities around purpose and growth, and myths about their generation. Listen in as all three women offer thoughtful perspectives on work-life integration, technology use, and resilience in the face of challenges.To stay connected and c...2024-06-1944 min
The Off Site PodcastIs Energy The New Frontier For Infrastructure Investment?This week, Jason and Carlos take a look at the rising shift in infrastructure investment from transport infrastructure to clean and renewable energy.The duo discuss what factors are driving this shift, the global differences in where this investment is going and what this change means for contractors and the industry in general.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance of being shouted out if we pick your topic!Follow Carlos on Linkedin...2024-06-1430 min
The Off Site PodcastHas Tech Truly Improved Construction's Commercial Process?This week, off the back of Ingenious.build's sizeable $37 million raise, Jason and Carlos venture forth into the land of construction's commercial processes.The duo set out what happens on a project commercially from the point of tender, lean on Carlos' QS years to reveal how all of this complexity was handled as well as expand on an area of commercial that has not yet been improved by tech solutions.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a...2024-06-0728 min
The Off Site PodcastHow Are Asia's Data Centres Being Built?This week sees Jason and Carlos diving into the world of data centres and the unique construction challenges they present.The duo enlist the expertise of Sean Hubert, Lendlease's head of planning for Asia, to get to grips with the demanding coordination of data centres, the role planners should play when it comes to project planning, as well as the increasing energy strain that data centres are causing.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance...2024-05-3130 min
The Off Site PodcastAre Site Records Tanking Project Productivity?On this week's episode, Jason and Carlos lock horns over the topic of site records, allocation sheets and whether the benefits they bring outweigh the productivity setbacks they incur.The duo debate the positives of keeping site records, who should really be the one to keep site records, as well as how this information could be gathered in order to benefit everyone.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance of being shouted out if we...2024-05-2427 min
The Off Site PodcastHow Can Projects Successfully Tackle Procurement?This week, Jason and Carlos are joined by Alastair Blenkin, CEO of procurement solution ProcurePro.The trio outline who is best placed to lead a project's procurement process, how construction is communicating around procurement as well how to go about sourcing reliable subcontractors.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance of being shouted out if we pick your topic!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-05-1742 min
The Off Site PodcastWhat Does The Future of Geospatial Data Look Like?In this week's episode of the Off Site Podcast, Carlos returns from paternity leave to join Jason as they talk to Steve White, General Manager of Civillo, a construction management solution in the GIS space.The trio delve into the current state of geospatial data in construction, define the people that benefit most from geospatial products in construction as well as look to the future of what geospatial data can offer construction.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-05-1032 min
The Off Site PodcastWhat does The Line's 98% Scope reduction mean for NEOM?In this week's episode of the Off Site Podcast, Jason is joined for the last time by guest host, Mike, to breakdown the latest news surrounding NEOM's The Line.The duo discuss the feasibility of this new reduced scope, the potential reasons for such a big change in direction as well as the impact this news will have on NEOM's other projects.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-05-0337 minThe Off Site PodcastThe Intuitive Nature of Mapping with the CEO of PropellerThis week, Jason and guest host Mike are joined by Rory San Miguel, founder and CEO of Propeller, a cloud-based mapping and survey company based in Australia.The trio chat about the benefits of visual information for construction, the importance of staying within the lines of what your product does as well as advice for those looking to building tech products for construction.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-04-2643 minThe Off Site PodcastWhat Does It Take to Design Great Software for The Construction Industry?This week's episode sees Jason and guest host Mike, speak with Aphex's head of UX, Rob Crichard, unravelling the subject of what good design looks like.The trio relive design horror stories from their pasts, discuss the balance between adding complexity for power users and retaining simplicity for everyone else as well as shed light on why you shouldn't try to make a product that's everything to everyone.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-04-2238 min
AARTS1E16: Erin Haynes, CinematographerAmerican cinematographer Erin Haynes is making her way in an industry that she believes has a long way to go to increase diversity among its crews. Erin was born in New Orleans in 1999—one of two daughters to Denise and Joe Haynes. She grew up in the 7th Ward of a complex city as a young Black woman mindful of the challenges facing minorities. Erin attended Cabrini High School in the shadow of New Orleans Museum of Art where she was drawn to English Literature, writing, art and film. She developed a talent as a sketch artist and at Loyola Un...2024-04-1656 minThe Off Site PodcastAre Queensland's BPIC rules counterproductive to the industry?In this week's episode Jason and guest host Mike dive into the recent controversy surrounding the state of Queensland's BPIC (Best Practice Industry Conditions) regulations.The pair discuss the intention behind the regulations, what the construction industry feels the regulations are actually doing as well as the potential knock on effects on other aspects of construction.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-04-1226 minThe Off Site PodcastThe Experience of Adopting New Tech on Construction Projects with an Ex-EngineerThis week, Jason is joined by guest host Mike while Carlos is away on paternity leave.The pair talk to Sam Hanisch, a new hire in the Aphex team about what the typical experience for engineers is when dealing with vendors, how the process of adopting new tech should go as well is what it's like to cross over from being engineer into Sam's new role at Aphex.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-04-0537 minThe Off Site PodcastA Frank Conversation About Mental Health In Constructionin this epIsode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Simon Hayton, Mark Newns & Stuart Culley to discuss the reality of mental health in the construction industry.The group cover how far reaching mental issues are in the construction industry, what prompted each individual to get into dealing with mental health and what strategies can be put in place to help combat mental health in construction.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-03-2930 minThe Off Site PodcastHow New Plant Technology is Impacting UK Construction ProjectsIn this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by construction journalist Peter Haddock talk about innovations coming out of plant manufacture & hire.The three discuss the current state of play with UK plant in general, how to best solve the issue of mixed fleets on projects as well as the future of autonomous vehicles in construction.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-03-2233 minThe Off Site PodcastAre Modern Methods of Construction pushing the UK in the right direction?In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss the UK's framework of modern construction techniques.The pair cover what the framework actually entails, where in the UK industry they see it in use as well as who on a project should the driving force behind its implementation.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-03-1519 min
The Off Site PodcastIs Operational Excellence in Construction Possible?In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Rupert Shingleton, whose construction experience is pretty unmatched. With over 30 years leading projects at Costain and now focusing on driving Operational Excellence at Kilnbridge, he stirred up some great discussion in this ep. The three discuss the differences between leading at a Tier One and Tier Two contractor, the inherent level of conflict in construction contracts, and how to actually achieve Operational Excellence.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-03-0937 minThe Off Site PodcastMartinus Project Director on Leading vs Managing in ConstructionIn this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Brian Downey, Project Director at Martinus.The three discuss what sets leaders apart from managers in construction and what early-stage construction professionals should look for when choosing projects to work on.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-03-0434 min
The Off Site PodcastLessons from a Balfour Beatty Project DirectorIn this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Jon Chew, Project Director at Balfour Beatty. The three discuss Jon's career from Graduate Site Manager to where is he now, and what he's learned along the way. What's the best way for engineers to push for promotion? Are small projects or large schemes best to gain experience? What are the key differences is being a manager, or a leader? Listen to find out!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-02-2229 minThe Off Site PodcastCEO of Gather on Site Diaries as a ProcessIn this episode, Carlos & Jason are joined by Will Doyle, CEO of Gather. The three discuss how & why site diaries are often neglected despite their pivotal role in project management. And how moving from bin bags of paper records to a digital process unlocks integration with other sources for actuals.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex2024-02-1635 minThe Off Site PodcastE32: The biggest construction projects of 2024?In this festive episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by very special guest Olu Samson - producer and mastermind of the Off Site Podcast.The three look backwards and chat through stand-out moments of the past year before casting their thoughts on some of the biggest projects in construction in 2024.Do you know which project is £18bn over budget with 36 years left?Can you guess more than Jason?2023-12-1520 min
The Off Site PodcastE 31 CEO of innDex on what makes implementation successfulIn this episode, Carlos & Jason are joined by George Smithies, CEO of innDex.The three discuss the trigger moments that sparked creating technological solutions to construction issues, and how real-life experience of construction projects makes a world of difference in implementing new software for teams.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin https://www.aphex.co/2023-12-0727 minThe Off Site PodcastE30: Construction Tech to Watch in 2024In this episode, Jason & Carlos discuss some burgeoning technology in construction that they've noticed from the projects they work with and industry news.Covering Sitemate, Buildots, Speckle and more.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-12-0134 minThe Off Site PodcastE30: Construction Tech to Watch in 2024In this episode, Jason & Carlos discuss some burgeoning technology in construction that they've noticed from the projects they work with and industry news. Covering Sitemate, Buildots, Speckle and more.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-12-0134 minThe Off Site PodcastE29: Which Software do Construction Projects Actually Use?In this episode, Jason & Carlos chat about the software they have seen projects use for different needs. From Master Schedules to BIM, they discuss what separates the leading names.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-11-2323 minThe Off Site PodcastE28: GIS, BIM or GEOBIM for Construction?In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Head of GIS at Skanska, George Floros. The three delve into all things spatial data in construction, including the potential integration of GIS & BIM in the future (GeoBIM) to de-risk project delivery, accelerate business growth and improve productivity.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-11-1633 minThe Off Site PodcastE 27: A CPB Planning Manager's Take on the Future of the DisciplineIn this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Adam Walter, Planning Manager at CPB.The three discuss the future of Planners; what the role will look like and how important it will be in construction in the future. They also delve into Adam's experience in how to bring engineers & planners together for successful project delivery. What do Planners and GPS have in common? Listen to find out!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-11-0927 minThe Off Site PodcastE 26: Fragmented Construction Tech LandscapeIn this episode, Carlos and Jason talk about what contractors think they want out of construction tech, what happens as contech companies grow, and how the approach to contech is changing. They also discuss what might fill the role of HS2 Phase 2 for contech startups in the UK too. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-11-0225 minThe Off Site PodcastE 25: Who Should Plan & Track QuantitiesIn this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss how & why project teams track materials to measure production rates.They chat about who should be responsible for planning & tracking quantities, the importance of context for best practice, and the differences between levels of planning.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-10-2720 minThe Off Site PodcastE 24: How to Use AI in Construction from the Head of Planning at BAM NuttallIn this episode, Carlos & Jason are joined by Ivor Barbrook to complete the three-episode focus on AI and construction. The three dive into how AI isn't changing the art of planning, how to implement new tech in this rapidly evolving area, and the real-life impact of AI and construction that Ivor has seen first-hand.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-10-1934 minThe Off Site PodcastE 23: Turbo-chart CEO chats construction planning and schedule risk analysisIn this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by construction project planning and schedule risk analysis powerhouse Santosh Bhat.The three discuss the world of risk assessment in construction, whether AI will play a positive or negative role, and how the benefit of planning might not be the plan, but the process. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-10-1235 minThe Off Site PodcastE22: nPlan CEO Dev Amratia on AI and constructionIn this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Dev Amratia, CEO of nPlan.In the first of three episodes focusing on AI and Scheduling, the guys discuss cutting through the noise in the AI space and prioritising action. They also dive into AI schedule analysis, who benefits, and where it can go. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-10-0532 minThe Off Site PodcastE21: Plan Makers & Plan Takers in Construction ProjectsIn this episode, Jason & Carlos chat about the spiralling costs of HS2 before diving into planning and the supply chain.The two discuss how all project teams can be split into 'plan makers' and 'plan takers', and the impact that this has on how short-term planning is run.Listen to find out if subcontractors and contractors should work on the same short-term plan.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-09-2820 minThe Off Site PodcastE20: Is integrated planning possible in construction?In this episode, Jason & Carlos discuss why projects lean towards either top-down or bottom-up planning - and which is better.They cover how lookahead plans fit into the weekly planning process and how this governs what actually happens on the project - as well as diving into the granular, daily planning underneath.Is fully integrated planning a pipe dream, or can it really be achieved? Listen to find out!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-09-2122 minThe Off Site PodcastE19: CEO of PLINX on safety, efficiency & sustainability in constructionIn this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Tommy, Co-Founder & CEO of PLINX.They discuss his varied background as a product invention designer, through to his current mission to improve communication, collaboration, and coordination on construction projects.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-09-1427 minThe Off Site PodcastE18: Talking to Deswik about Mining vs ConstructionIn this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Pieter & Pat from Deswik and discuss all things mining, 'schedule optimised design', mass haul routes... and yoga?Deswik frees up mining engineers' time and gives them the tools and resources to engineer better plans, examine more scenarios and consequently drive lower costs.Check out Pieter's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pieterrautenbach/ Follow Pat on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-banks-73575628/ Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-09-0726 minThe Off Site PodcastE17: How do European and UK projects compare?In this episode, Jason & Carlos discuss the differences between Europe's biggest infrastructure project and the UK's largest. Does a calm project environment deliver better results than a high-energy one? Would communal meals work as well in the UK to bring everyone together?They also discuss the top 50 construction technology start-ups, and how these could impact real-life projects.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-08-3123 minThe Off Site PodcastE 16: Advice for Engineers from a CPB Construction ManagerIn this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Andrew Wiadrowski, Construction Manager for CPB working on the Warringah Freeway Upgrade Project in Australia. Drawing from his experience progressing from site engineer to construction manager on infrastructure projects, Andrew discusses how the role of engineers have changed, and where he recommends budding engineers to start their careers today.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-08-2433 minThe Off Site PodcastE 15: 2023 Contractor League Table PredictionsIn this episode, Carlos and Jason predict who they think will top the Contractor League Table in 2023. They discuss Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall, Kier, Mace, Keller and a few more contenders. They also dive into how important the relationship between section engineer / package leads and quantity surveyors are - including answering whether UK engineers can actually do maths...Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-08-1722 minThe Off Site PodcastE14: Lessons from a Laing O'Rourke Senior Project ManagerIn this episode, Carlos and Jason are joined by Laing O'Rourke Senior Project Manager, Calvin Palace. They discuss the HS2 Interchange Station Project in Birmingham and the similarities to HS2 Ebbsfleet and London's DLR. Calvin also shares learnings as a senior project manager from his impressive experience.They also touch on Carlos' upcoming trip to the Fehmarnbelt tunnel linking Denmark & Germany.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-08-1025 minThe Off Site PodcastE13: What's the Future of Construction in the UK?In this episode, Carlos and Jason discuss the How We Build Now report by Procore. The report suggests the UK market is entering a confident and strong 12 months, which seems pretty at odds with other headlines in the region...so, what's really going on?They also discuss self-delivery vs subcontracting approaches to dig into the costs and benefits of each.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-08-0323 minThe Off Site PodcastE12: Design and Delay in ConstructionIn this episode, Carlos and Jason chat about the chaotic reality of what it's like for teams delivering real projects.They also delve into delay in construction, and how the approach and execution of the design phase plays a critical role, before discussing the 2-year delay announced for HS2 in the UK.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin2023-07-2725 minThe Off Site PodcastE:11 What can NEOM learn from HS2?Jacobs Construction Manager Josh Weatherly joins Carlos & Jason for this episode. The three discuss Josh's experience working on NEOM & how Apple's Vision Pro could impact construction. Design & BIM come to mind when considering the new Apple venture into AR headsets. But what could it mean for reality capture? Would it impact things like generating snag lists and records more than Drones and Microsoft HoloLens have? 4,000 piles mark a strong start to The Line, and Josh chats about how the vast scale feels on site on the West Coast of Saudi Arabia. Hear what he has to...2023-07-2025 min