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Duncan Cartlidge Online

Duncan Cartlidge is a Chartered Surveyor with more than 40 years experience in the construction industry in the UK and Europe including extensive experience in the delivery and management of built assets as well as providing education and training to a wide range of construction professionals and contractors. Author of several best-selling books including:The Quantity Surveyor's Pocket Book, The Construction Project Manager's Pocket Book and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying. Duncan Cartlidge Online discusses and reviews a range of contemporary construction related topics.Duncan Cartlidge FRICSwww.duncancartlidgeonline.com

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    Circular construction:are you ready?

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. In this podcast: Can we resist the pressure from the circular loby? Good-bye cowboy builders ??? Money isn't everything I hope that you've enjoyed this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciated it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Untill next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals   

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    Retention,tighter regulation & bog standard sites.

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. September 2026 sees the launch of a new course dedicated to taking off quantities, new materials, new worked examples and learn at your own pace. Over the last three seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, who makes a brief return appearance in this episode; intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. In the first episode of series four Duncan Cartlidge looks at: Update on rentention ban. Is new regulation for construction professionals on the way? New RICS mandatory standard for expert witnesses. Construction apprentices drop out. I hope that you'll enjoy this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciated it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Untill next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals  Music: Kevin MacLeod  

  3. 49

    Series 3 Retrospective

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. This final podcast for series 3 is a retrospective and looks back at: The threat of AI. Reconciling skills shortages and Build Baby Build. The return of the PFI. Is UK construction doing a good job? Good bye Mothman and retention. I hope that you've enjoyed this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciated it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Barney and I are taking a short break over the summer, but we'll be back in August with series 4 until next time - take care www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals     

  4. 48

    Faster is better - You're having a laugh?

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. In this episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses: Two year honours degree courses and 14 months trade apprenticeships but, is quicker better and Does construction need government regulation? I hope that you've enjoyed this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciated it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Untill next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals     

  5. 47

    Why is civil engineering so expensive in the UK?

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. In  this podcast Duncan Cartlidge examines, Why is civil engineering work so mind-blowing expensive in the UK? Banning retention won't work and Justice for Grenfell. I hope that you've enjoyed this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciated it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Untill next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals   

  6. 46

    Get it right first time / AI in the dock

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. In this episode Duncan Cafrtlidge discusses  It's no surprise that the UK construction industry generates a lot of waste. At least 5 million tonnes of construction waste still end up in landfill sites across the UK each year. However, some of the waste is unavoidable and that is waste due to errors. Construction errors cost the UK construction industry billions of pounds every single year some estimates putting it at around £10 billion.  Across the construction industry, errors are estimated to cost up to £25bn annually, or around 21% of total project value, according to the Get It Right Initiative. As technology and particularly AI becomes more embedded in safety-critical and high-hazard environments, assurance must keep pace. Reducing errors in construction also means reducing the risk of errors introduced by the tools themselves and now UK construction disputes have been identified as may be particularly well suited to AI facilitation. I hope that you've enjoyed this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciated it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Untill next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals   

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    Dayworks: their place in valuing variations

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. In this episode Duncan Cartlidge will be discussing; Valuing changes in quantity or quality of work rarely poses problems whereas disputes can occur over the disruptive effect caused by variations which may require compare timings in the programme. Many contracts provide for the value of the varied work to be agreed before the issue of the instruction Section 5 of JCT(24) deals with the definition and measurement of variations, including the use of dayworks. And a cautionary tale about the PFI. It appears that the words PFI and controversial are inextricably linked. I'm broadly a fan of PFI but this week there was a story from my home town about PFI deals coming to an end. I hope that you enjoyed this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciated it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Untill next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals   

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    Retention revision and New double act at the RICS

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. In this episode, Nearly 32 years after Sir Michael Latham concluded in his landmark report, Constructing the Team, that the practice of holding back money as security against defective or unfinished work was not working as intended, it is set to be consigned to the dustbin of history You've heard of the Crankies, Little and Large and not forgetting the Chuckle Brothers, well according to Building a new double act is about to tread the boards at the RICS, yes give it up for MacClean (that's mothman's replacement) and Young.   PFI – what is going on? Cost modelling high rise buildings and Geopolitics: What impact is the war in Iran having on construction? I hope that you've enjoyed this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciated it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Untill next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals   

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    UK Construction 2026:plus ça change plus c'est la même chose!

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. In this episode Duncan Cartlidge looks at: Three recent reports by the CITB, the CIOB and the ONS sheds light on the current state of the UK construction industry. Last month the CITB (The Construction Industry Training Board) published its overview of the UK construction industry in 2026 and it didn't make for very encouraging reading. The CITB is of course at the sharp end as far as skills and training is concerned. The report didn't pull its punches describing construction as a sector that has remained largely unchanged for decades. The challenges construction is facing tell the story of an industry at a crossroads – continue in the same way and fall short or alternatively invest in people and innovation to secure the future. It's MIPIM time. I had an e mail this week telling me that I could not afford to miss MIPIM 2026. For those who don't know MIPIM is a is a 4 day jolly sorry, real estate fair, held every year in March at Cannes in the south of France.    I hope that you'll enjoyed this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciated it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Untill next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals     

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    Collaboration in construction, how far have we come?

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. In this special podcast Duncan Cartlidge askes the question: Collaboration in construction, how far have we come? I hope that you've enjoyed this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciated it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Untill next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals       

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    Completion & retention and if you're sitting comfortably, I'll begin.

    duncancartlidgeonline  Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. In this latest episode the ways in which AI distorts the truth are discussed with particular reference to ChatGPT and my profile. Also included is a brief review of the current state of the construction and labour market before concluding with a detailed look at how to deal with practical completion and retention. I hope that you've enjoyed this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciate it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Until next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals 

  12. 40

    Cash flow, project management and 007.

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. In this latest episode the problem of maintaining cashflow is discussed in the light of the Supreme Court ruling in the long running case of Hexagon Housing Association and Provident Building Services and discusses just what are a contractor's rights if clients do not pay applications of interim payments on time. Carrying on from a previous episode and careers in the construction industry the roles and responsibilities of a project manager are explored as well as the career opportunities for project managers in construction. Finally, a light-hearted look at the 007 site manager. I hope that you've enjoyed this podcast from duncancartlidgeonline.  Barney and I would really appreciated it you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Until next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals   

  13. 39

    Special - Is a career in construction a good idea ?

    duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included; extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more insights on current issues. And then of course there is my favourite super hero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years experience in UK and European construction projects. In addition he is the author of several best selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's Pocketbook 4th edition, The Construction Project Manager's Pocketbook 3rd edition and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 5th edition. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings. This special episode asks the question: Is a career in construction a good idea ? There has been a lot recently about medics complaining and taking strike action over their pay. But medics are not to only ones to endure long periods of training in the hope of high salaries in the future.  LinkedIn is full of posts from recruiters both in the UK and worldwide asking for quantity surveyors. However, quite a few people on the same site have commented that this shortage is mainly due to low salaries which has failed to attract people, for what can be a very demanding career It takes six years minimum to become a member of the RICS and seven years minimum for an architect to be registered with the RIBA and five-six years to become a member of the CIOB. In reality it takes many longer that that. Against this salaries for mid-career construction professionals are around £60k and for mid-career architects around £50k although of course people do earn more than this, but is this sufficient for all that study and potential student debt? The RICS has recently commented that the shortage of quantity surveyors is as much a problem and the shortage of bricklayers and plasterers, is it any wonder?  Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com          

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    Is it a plane, is it a bird? No, it's Mothman!

    Happy New Year and welcome to 2026. duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more construction insights on current issues. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings as well as offering some timely advice. And then of course there is my favourite superhero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a quantity surveyor and a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years' experience in UK and European construction project delivery. In addition, he is the author of several best-selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's and the Construction Project Manager's pocketbooks and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice now in its fifth edition. In this episode; the RICS is changing the rules for candidates taking their APC. From January 2026 there will be a limit of four attempts. This is to try to ensure that candidates are full prepared for their ordeal rather than just racking up and hoping for the best. The latest podcast tells the story from the 1970s when the exams were set and moderated by the RICS complete with trick questions to trap unsuspecting candidates. No wonder the annual pass rate was around 30 - 40%. Now moving onto AI. There have been concerns all year that the AI bubble is about to burst. These concerns became even louder in December with warnings of a global melt down on financial markets if it were to happen. So far the massive investment in AI has failed to deliver a profit. In construction many claims have been made for the benefits that AI can bring with top consultants investing heavily. The situation is reminiscent of e commerce mania at the turn of the millennium. The bottom line is; can AI deliver measurable gains in time, cost and quality? Answers on a small post card please to........ Finally, what 2026 may hold for the construction industry? Reading the endless articles in the construction press on the prospects for 2026 it becomes apparent that opinions are mixed. If there is a consensus it is that things have been so bad lately, that on a range of possibilities things can only get better. I hope that you enjoyed this episode of the duncancartlidgeonline podcast.  Barney and I would really appreciate it if you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Until next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals 

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    Bob the Builder, Mothman and Ready mix concrete drones

    In this festive retrospective Duncan Cartlidge reflects on; Bob the Builder's creaking knees, Mothman finally flutters away, ready mix concrete drones and dodgy after dinner jokes! Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

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    It's quantity surveying Jim, but not as we know it.

    Duncan Cartlidge Online : Insights for construction professionals In this episode: Sustainability slowdown - what's behind the decline in interest in green construction? Preparing the final account - what to include and perhaps I was wrong, The future of quantity surveying is under threat. Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

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    Interim payments,Robby the robot and oven-ready graduates.

    Welcome to this new podcast from duncancartlidgeonline - the online resource for constructional professionals. In this episode; Getting applications for interim payments right, Robby the robot to the rescue and at last,,as if we didn't already know, the RICS issue their skills shortages survey. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Duncan Cartlidge Online - Insights for construction professionals  

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    Tender hooks

    In episode 4 of season 3 Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Tendering procedure, AI in construction and the RICS and its total disconnect from their membership. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonine.com  

  19. 33

    AI; a case of rubbish in-rubblish out?

    In this jam-packed episode 3, Duncan Cartlidge looks at: The AI hype - is AI all it's cracked up to be, even the RICS are sceptical, Extensions of time and loss and expense and Will it, won't it - PPP, can the government afford not to reintroduce it? Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

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    Passport to a circular world

    In this episode Duncan Cartlidge, with the help of Barney look at; IPMS binned and a new COMP7 in 2026, Circular construction: it is really feasible? and Alliancing: could it deliver? Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

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    Taming mega projects

    Welcome back! In this first podcast of season 3 Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Building Safety Act Update,  Remember partnering, Taming mega projects and Getting paid. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com   

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    Big Ange bites yer legs

    In this final podcast for season two, Duncan Cartlidge takes a retrospective look at the past few months, including: the continuing farce of mothman, Gen Z demand break out spaces and temperature control on site, the elephants in the room: skills shortages and corruption and a fresh look at hard hats. We'll be back in August/September with season 3. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

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    It's all your fault !

    In the penultimate episode of season 2 Duncan Cartlidge looks at, Target setting, The Infrastructure strategy and calls for the RICS to come clean over mothgate. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

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    Grow a pair!

    In this jam packed episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses, Mental health and the macho construction industry culture, if construction is to become more diverse this has to be addressed. Grenfell eight years on - are buildings safer ? More problems for the skills shortage and at last, a licencing scheme for domestic builders?  Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  25. 27

    Risk - no worries!

    In this podcast Duncan Cartlidge investigates the peril of ignoring risk as well as asking, how can we stamp out corruption in construction? Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  26. 26

    Value confusion.

    In the episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses; The confusion surounding value engineering and value management, The increasing use of snagging inspectors and New procurement guidlines. As well as an update on Mothgate! Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  27. 25

    The great PFI gamble

    In this episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses, the controversial decision on whether to Re-introduce the Private Finance Initiative and asks Is the RICS out of control ? Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  28. 24

    Build baby build hits the buffers

    In this packed episode of the second series Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Build baby build hits the buffers, what's happening to the government house building targets, What exactly is Should-cost planning? and finally Corruption is now a familly affair -more bad news for construction's image. Thanks for listening and please don't forget to subscribe. Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  29. 23

    Draining the swamp

    In this episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Draining the swamp-the continued fall out from Grenfell, RICS president steps aside during a confidential internal review, Net zero targets for existing commercial buildings and Relief from payment problems ? Thanks for listening. Please don't forget to subscribe. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  30. 22

    Snake oil and moths

    In this packed episode we will discuss;  The credibility of building estimates, Dumbing down apprenticeships, What price safety? Measuring embodied carbon and The strange case of moths and the new RICS president.  Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  31. 21

    Procurement and construction safety

    Welcome to this podcast, In the episode from duncancartlidgeonline we discuss; The impact of the Construction Safety Act on procurement, attracting talent, and it's MIPIM time ! Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline  

  32. 20

    Welcome to 2025

    Happy 2025 and welcome back to duncancartlidgeonline.com podcasts. Thank you for your support in 2024. If you're new to the podcasts, please don't forget to catch up with previous episodes. In the first episode of 2025; Tackling fraud in construction, Is this the year AI increases construction productivity? and Attracting people to construction.  Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  33. 19

    Festive hospitality

    In this final episode for 2024 we discuss; the year ahead for construction as well as a light-hearted look at Christmas past. Thank you for your support in 2024. We hope you have a happy festive season and a prosperous new year. See you in 2025 Duncan and Barney Duncan Cartlidge Online www.duncancartlidgeonline

  34. 18

    Payment, retention and procurement trends

    In this latest episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses; The problems associated with payment and retention, trends in procurement and what ever happened to soft landings. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  35. 17

    Collateral warranties - are they a contract?

    In this fourth episode of season 2 Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Collateral warranties - are they a contract? Practical completion and the Continued fall out from ISG collaspe. Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  36. 16

    Value engineering is like love.....

    In this episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Is UK construction broken in the light of ISG's failure, Value engineering - the most misused term in construction and Grenfell postscript. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  37. 15

    Latent and patent defects

    In this episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Latent and patent defects, Getting paid and Grenell: a hammer blow for the construction industry. Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  38. 14

    Goodbye tequila sunrise

    Back after the summer! In the first episode of a new series Duncan Cartlidge discusses; What does a labour government mean for construction?, the other skills gap, letters of intent and the new public procurement regime. Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.co.uk  

  39. 13

    Retrospective

    In this episode Duncan Cartlidge and Barney look back over the highs and lows of the last twelve months of construction podcasts. Topics have included; Contract management, Skills shortages, MMC, Whistle blowing and much, much more. Thanks for your support, we'll be back after the summer!! www.duncancartlidgeonline.com    

  40. 12

    Whistle blowing

    In this episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Whistle blowing - would you dare? Contractor competency and Cutting waste in construction - is the circular approach really feasible? Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  41. 11

    Camper van on the horizon?

    In this edition Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Can you justify retiring early? Improving the image of construction and Have you ever been told to 'man up? Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  42. 10

    Revised JCT(24) Suite

    Welcome to another podcast from DuncanCartlidgeOnline. In this episode we will discuss; The revised JCT(24) suite of contracts -  what are the major changes, PFI the long good bye - as PFI contracts come to an end how should both the public and private sector prepare themselves and finally Built environment degree courses, do they need a shake up? www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  43. 9

    Procurement & payment

    In this episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses construction procurement and defines procurement strategies, procurement paths and tendering. The new public sector procurement bill is also discussed. The podcast goes onto finish with a look at the vexed problem of how to get paid in full and on time. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com

  44. 8

    Claims for loss and expense / MMC

    In this latest episode from Duncan Cartlidge Online: Preparing contractor's claims for loss and expense is discussed along with the problems surrounding the uptake of modern methods of construction or MMC in the UK.  Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  45. 7

    Contract administration 2

    In this episode we'll continue to concentrate on contract administration when using JCT(16) and in particular: Instructions and their importance in the JCT suite of contracts, Interim payments - what can be included and Final accounts - layout and timing. Duncan Cartlidge Online www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  46. 6

    Contract administration

    In this episode; Extensions of time: do they give an automatic right to claim loss and expense? Soft landings - why the slow uptake ? Valuing variations when using JCT(16) Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

  47. 5

    Making construction sexy

    In the episode: The changing face of part-time learning. Skills shortages - how to make a career in construction more sexy. A look ahead to 2024. Happy festive season and a prosperous 2024. Duncan www.duncancartlidgeonline.com    

  48. 4

    Work life balance of a failed profession

    In this episode Work life balance post COVID. Is there increasing pressure to return to the office / site? Retention - should it be scrapped? In England £6 billion a year is held as retention, are there alternatives? Quantity surveying - is it a failed profession? Why does the QS have such a poor image? Duncan Cartlidge FRICS

  49. 3

    Don't throw the baby out with the bath water

    In this third and final look and the development of the quantity surveyor, Duncan Cartlidge looks at the challenges for the quantity surveyor in the modern construction industry.

  50. 2

    The quantity surveyor: The Billy Nomates of construction

    Duncan Cartlidge continues his look at the developing role of the quantity surveyor and explores why the quantity surveyor is viewed by some in the industry to be a Billy Nomates.

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Duncan Cartlidge is a Chartered Surveyor with more than 40 years experience in the construction industry in the UK and Europe including extensive experience in the delivery and management of built assets as well as providing education and training to a wide range of construction professionals and contractors. Author of several best-selling books including:The Quantity Surveyor's Pocket Book, The Construction Project Manager's Pocket Book and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying. Duncan Cartlidge Online discusses and reviews a range of contemporary construction related topics.Duncan Cartlidge FRICSwww.duncancartlidgeonline.com

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