Own The Build
Construction is one of the most complex, fragmented and challenging industries to work in, but when you reflect on a finished project, there is always great satisfaction in the work done. Join Quantity Surveyor and Founder of C-Link (www.c-link.com), Paul Heming, each week as he interviews experts from across the construction industry to share tactics for project success and uncover technologies of the future that will take us forward. Own the Build is a show for Main Contractors, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers or anyone interested in learning more about the construction world.
Own The Build
Why Construction Needs to Act Like a Satnav: Ali Mafi on Time, Flow, and Project Success (EP 196)
In this episode, Paul is joined by Ali Mafi, a project management expert with over 200 construction projects. Ali shares his insights on how adopting a continuous flow approach and rethinking time management can revolutionise construction project delivery.
🔍 Key Topics:
- Batch Processing vs. Continuous Flow: Why traditional batch processing causes inefficiencies and how a flow-based system can accelerate projects and improve quality.
- The Satnav Approach to Time: Ali explains how focusing on elapsed time, like a satnav, can enhance project monitoring and reduce delays.
- Cost Reduction Through Early Completion: Ali reveals how finishing projects ahead of schedule leads to significant cost savings and why this strategy is often overlooked.
🎧 Takeaways:
- Strategies to transition from batch processing to a flow-based approach.
- How valuing time differently can improve project outcomes.
💡 Get your free Contract Audit document by messaging Paul on LinkedIn or emailing him at paul@c-link.com.
Reminder: We’re launching a Q&A segment soon! Send in your questions to paul@c-link.com about construction contracts, commercial challenges, or anything else for a chance to have them answered on the show.
Want to connect with Paul?
Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link.
Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here.
C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
