Inventing Construction

Cost and carbon are measured in two different worlds. Clients want lower carbon. But decisions are based on cost.Not because they don’t care. Not because they lack ambition. But because the information rarely arrives aligned.In many construction projects, cost consultants work in one silo. Sustainability consultants work in another. They use different assumptions. Different structures. Different timing. And always brought into the process too late.The result?Two reports. Two numbers. Two conversations. And one client trying to make a high-stakes decision without a shared factual foundation.At KOSMOS, we align cost and carbon. This leads to confident, fast, and fact-based decision-making on our projects. In today’s episode Elia and Anders (from KOSMOS) discuss how you can align cost and carbon on your projects – using an integrated digital quantity surveying approach.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why having strong ICT requirements changes the game- Working with data before a 3D model exists- Why communication over blame culture is vital- How to assess carbon at business case stage- Why embedding cost & carbon in design is unconventional- How it all leads to better decision-makingYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Anders: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andershonorepedersen/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

7 out of 9 planetary boundaries have already been crossed. That’s seven critical global processes that regulate the stability and resilience of the Earth.For years, sustainability in construction has focused primarily on carbon. But planetary boundaries introduce something far more systemic. They redefine the limits within which humanity, and therefore our industry can safely operate.In today's episode of Inventing Construction, we sit down with Karl-Martin, senior advisor in architecture, strategic planning and innovation, to explore a difficult but necessary idea:What if planetary boundaries are not just an environmental framework, but the new building code of Earth?What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What are Planetary Boundaries?- The current blind spots of sustainable construction- What would Planetary Construction look like?- Introducing "Planetary Pathways"- A case study: Calculating a building’s full planetary footprintYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Karl-Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-martin-buch-frederiksen-22b64853/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

If you read the headlines, you might think data centres are the problem. They use energy. They take up space. They create “just a few jobs.” They’re described as grey, windowless boxes that quietly sit in industrial zones, consuming power and giving little back.But here’s the uncomfortable truth:If you switched them off tomorrow, modern society would end.In today's podcast episode, we sit down with Merima Dzanic Chief Operating Officer at the Danish Data Centre Industry, to discuss one of the most misunderstood sectors in construction and infrastructure today.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why data centres are so critical- Why Denmark became a data centre hub- The grid problem- What makes data centre construction unique?- Why AI is disrupting the data centre industry- The industry branding challengeYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Merima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merima-dzanic-86048938/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

The construction industry is moving faster than ever. Digital twins. Information management frameworks. AI-assisted workflows. Data-driven decision-making. Asset-focused delivery. Clients demanding structured data, not just drawings.Meanwhile, universities operate in three- to five-year curriculum cycles, shaped by accreditation requirements, professional standards, and institutional governance. So the question isn’t provocative for the sake of it. It’s necessary:Can academia keep up with a rapidly changing construction industry?That is the topic of today's episode. We've invited Professor of Information Management Sarah Davidson from the University of Nottingham to help us answer this question.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Information as a deliverable- Academia vs. Industry: What’s actually different?- Is academia out of date?- Can curriculums change fast enough?You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-davidson-a6378334/?originalSubdomain=ukKOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

The construction industry has a people problem. Across markets, firms are struggling to hire and retain building surveyors, quantity surveyors, project managers, and estimators. The demand for construction is growing, regulation is increasing, risk is rising, and yet more people are leaving the industry than entering.In today's episode we're talking to Phil Chell, CEO and Co-founder of Chiron.ai, to explore a controversial but necessary question:What if the solution isn’t hiring more surveyors, but replacing parts of the role altogether?What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Where have all the surveyors gone?- Why AI is needed in these professions- Efficiency vs hiring more people- How far behind construction really is..You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philchell/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Thinking about concrete as a sustainable material might sound a bit weird. But when you look past the headline statistics regarding its carbon impact, you start to see a material that is undergoing a quiet, chemical revolution.In this episde we explore this topic with Andrea Charlson, a Senior Sustainability Specialist and Circular Economy Lead at The Concrete Centre in the UK. With a career spanning major infrastructure projects and strategic policy roles, Andrea brings a wealth of experience to the conversation about how concrete is evolving to meet a net-zero future.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why is concrete everywhere?- The sustainability story of concrete- Concrete and the circular economy- Carbon/concrete benchmarking- The future of concreteYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-charlson-aaa55520/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

The real competitive advantage in construction isn’t technology, contracts, or delivery models. It’s people. It's highly competent people that enjoy and experiences meaning in the work they do everyday. In this episode Elia is joined by Antonio, Director at KOSMOS, to a conversation about why he joined KOSMOS and how construction companies can stop offering “jobs” and start building careers – and why that shift can be business critical.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why Antonio chose KOSMOS- What it's like being a quantity surveyor in Denmark- Why everyone should seek a mentor- How to overcome the challenge of bad employee retention- How standardisation can change your projectsYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Antonio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-contegiacomo-msc-frics-73a8951b/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Talking about data in construction might sound like a technicality reserved for IT departments. But when you look at how projects are actually run—the "headless chicken" scenarios on-site, the reactive decision-making, and the billions lost to inefficiency—you realize that data isn't just a tool; it is the foundation of the industry’s future - but we have to do it right and remain in control.In today's episode we've invited Sara Mehrabi, Vice President of Data Analytics and Decision Intelligence at COWI. As an engineer by training, Sara has seen firsthand how the industry struggles to bridge the gap between traditional engineering and the rapid evolution of data science.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- The real reason data is powerful- How to define relevant construction data- The major issue and potential of AI in construction- The risks and responsibility of using data to progress our industryYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsaramehrabi/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Starting a conversation about programming in construction might not sound like a recipe for excitement. But give it a minute.When you zoom in on what professional services truly mean in this industry, the endless Excel sheets, the risk of human error, and the sheer amount of admin, you start to see the problem. And with it, the solution.In this episode Ross has a conversation with Christian Kongsgaard about the essential role of coding in the digital progression of the industry. The core question is: Should professionals, from architects and engineers to cost managers and quantity surveyors, learn to code?The answer is yes. It’s not about becoming a software developer, but about adapting to the inevitable change that is reshaping how construction services are bought and delivered.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why is coding important for construction?- Why business models in construction are changing- Coding in construction: where do you start?You can find Open Source Construction right here: https://opensource.construction/You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-kongsgaard/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Talk about transforming construction, and you’ll often get eye-rolls or buzzword fatigue. But listen to those that are the most passionate about this topic, and you’ll find a much deeper story—one of culture, people, missed opportunities, and real, actionable change. In this episode Ross sat down with Paul Bingham from Smart Connected Buildings and Digital Construction Forum, who shared decades of insight from smart tech, real estate, and digital transformation.It’s not that construction is broken. It’s that it could be much better. And according to Paul, the tools are already here—we just need to use them the right way.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What needs to change to obtain true integrated delivery- What is slowing transformation today- Why clients have the key to transforming the industry- Why the next 5 years will change everythingYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgbingham/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

When most people hear "construction innovation," they picture software teams in office buildings or tech startups far from the dust and noise of real projects. But innovation is happening where the concrete is poured and the cranes swing. And it's not abstract. It's practical, scalable, and saves time and money.In this episode, we've invited on Casper Hertz Nielsen, Process and Innovation Chief at NCC in Denmark, to discuss the very real changes happening on construction sites today. From smarter digital tools to sharper energy tracking, here's how NCC's team is reshaping on-site workflows.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why real innovation starts on site, not in the office- Why a contractor models his building in the virtual world- What are on-site digital information points?- Why you should do construction site logistics in 3DYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Casper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casper-hertz-nielsen-4466a825/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

When we talk about the future of construction, we often focus on carbon goals, modular design, or project delivery speed. But there’s a quieter crisis growing behind the scenes: we lack the people who both understand construction and speak the language of data, programming, automation, or AI.It’s not just a skills gap. It’s a profile gap. And if we don’t start building bridges between domains, we risk holding back the digital transformation that construction desperately needs.In today's episode, Elia sits down with Aske Strandberg, a professional whose career spans hospitality, construction, and IT. His story is less about job titles and more about mindset, curiosity, creativity, and the courage to shift. Him, and many others, are also behind the AEC Hackathons - now, what is a hackathon, and why is it relevant to this industry challenge? That is today's topic.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why we have to get more construction people into data science- What is a hackathon?- How you can use AI for MEP & BOQsYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKYou can find the next AEC hackathon at BLOXHUB here: https://billetto.dk/en/e/aec-hackathon-13-copenhagen-billetter-1667093We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Aske: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askestrandberg/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Digitalising an entire industry doesn’t happen overnight. Especially not construction, an industry built on tradition, relationships, and physical outcomes.But when you zoom in on how digitalisation unfolds, policy shifts, public sector influence, tech adoption, and cultural change, you begin to see the slow, deliberate path forward.In this podcast episode, Ross sat down with Troels Hoff, director of digital development at Ramboll and member of DiKon, to unpack that very question. The episode is a realistic yet hopeful look at the timeline, obstacles, and opportunities tied to going digital - from Denmark’s vantage point.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- How Denmark sped up the digitalisation of construction- The main challenges when digitally transforming construction- The natural evolution of digitally transforming construction- What is the future of digital construction?You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKYou can find DiKon here: https://dikon.info/We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Troels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troels-hoff-3170222/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

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Let’s face it: pharmaceutical construction isn’t your average building site. You’re not just dealing with concrete and steel; you’re dealing with regulatory scrutiny, sterile environments, and equipment that costs more than most houses. And in Denmark’s growing life sciences sector, the pressure to get it right, first time, on time, is only increasing. Yet the industry seems to be struggling with this delivery. Why is that? That is the topic of this episode.We've invited Steffen Hebsgaard Muff, an experienced construction lawyer, to help us unravel these challenges, and help us to change things for the better going forward.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Where major construction projects go wrong- Why risk allocation doesn't work- Where investors misunderstand construction- How to build smarter: Lessons learnedYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Steffen:https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffen-hebsgaard-m%C3%B8ller-38671540/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

There’s a kind of quiet chaos in the construction industry. Not the noisy kind with jackhammers and rebar, but the hidden kind, buried in emails, ignored in meeting notes, and overlooked in the schedule. It’s called change. And we’re still not managing it properly.We've invited João Dias, a civil engineer with 15 years of global experience in project controls.From West Africa to the Caribbean, Denmark to London, João has seen it all: the same mistakes, the same blind spots, repeated again and again.Today we'll learn from the repeating mistakes he has seen througout the years. Mistakes that are still being repeated to this very day.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What is the project controls gap- Why there is a lack of change management on major projects- FIDIC vs. NEC contracts: pros and cons- Why hiring consultants is smarter than going cheap- Why we need public authorities and asset owners to lead this changeYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/João: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaopaulodias/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Contractors are starting to hire external quantity surveying consultants. But that's just one of many changes shaping the future of quantity surveying for contractors. Tom Haley, Managing Director at Quantik, and his team help contractors with quantity surveying services everyday. What changes has he seen over the past years? And what does the future hold in these trying times of ever diminishing margins? That's the topic of today's episode. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- The existential threats to quantity surveying- Is quantity surveying actually dying out?- Bringing in outside expertise: The challenges & benefits- Why adapting to technology will define future careersYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-haley/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Talking about recruitment in the construction industry might not sound like the most gripping topic. But once you look closely at the way many firms still hire, the endless CV pushing, the rushed job ads, the costly mis-hires, you start to see why change is overdue.In this episode, Ross sits down with John Murphy, Founder and Director of Anzurra, to discuss why the traditional recruitment model is faltering and how a partnership-led approach could change the game for global construction. From SMEs to major contractors, the pressure to find and keep the right people is intense. But so is the opportunity.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why the recruitment industry has a bad reputation- Why the old recruitment model is out of date- The untold costs of a low Average Employee Tenure- What is the recruitment model of the future?You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-murphy-anzurra/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Content marketing isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of scaffolding, concrete pours, or tenders. But maybe it should be.In this episode we discuss what content marketing is, how it can change your construction business, and how it can perhaps lead to a more transparent and improved industry.We are joined by our very own podcast production team: Jakob Sloth Linneberg owner of Ugli Fruit Productions and Laurits Boile, a video and content marketing specialist and owner of Lauritsboile.com.This is a fun one :)What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- The difference between branding and marketing- What is content marketing?- How to use content marketing as a construction company- Why there's power in being transparent- ROI in content marketing (long game explained)You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Jakob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-sloth-linneberg-6b6470133/Laurits: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurits-boile/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Starting a conversation about procurement in construction might not sound like a recipe for excitement. But give it a minute. Because when you zoom in on what procurement really means in this industry, the endless Excel sheets, the email ping-pong, the scope confusion, the copy-paste chaos, you start to see the problem.In this episode we've invited Paul Heming, Co-Founder and CEO at C-Link, a software company aimed at cleaning up procurement, or at least make it less of a black hole for data, time, and sanity.Let's talk procurement!What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- The problem with procurement- Why C-Link was created: Fixing procurement, not the industry- How we waste time in traditional workflows- Why software adoption fails- Practical advice for SMEs: How to digitize smarterYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-heming-2110a325/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Starting a business in the Construction Industry is never simple. The shifting standards, digitalization and cultural fragmentation, are a challenge few fully understand until they’re in it. But luckily, a new generation of digital consultants is taking the leap anyway. Facing the challenges in an industry often lacking in communication and efficiency.In today's episode we've invited Anas Ayoub, Founder and CEO of XD House.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- The reality of running a business in construction tech- Dealing with imperfection and internal risk-taking- The rise of specialized digital startups- How the industry has changed: From data gathering to insights- The road to 2030: Specialization, communication, and toolsYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Anas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anasayoub/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

From rethinking education to transforming how we build, digitization is no longer optional.It’s the cornerstone of a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future. And the next generation and new aspiring businesses are already stepping into a world many industry veterans struggle to navigate.If we do not adapt to the changing circumstances, both the technological and legal, our current way of doing things might mean the end for our businesses. We've invited Dr. Bola Abisogun OBE, founder of the Digital Twin Skills Academy and Honorary Doctor at London South Bank University to help us unravel the future of the digital construction industry.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What is the Building Safety Act and the Golden Thread?- Why clients could change their mind over night- Why the traditional consultancy model doesn't have much time left- Whether or not universities are fit for purpose at the moment- Why students today are hamperedYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Dr Bola: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolaabisogunobefrics/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Timber construction is having a moment, and from sleek urban offices to modular housing blocks, wood is being hailed as the sustainable material of the future. But is it really the environmental silver bullet it’s claimed to be, or just another marketing trend dressed in green?We've invited David Lomax, Associate Director at Waugh Thistleton Architects, to help us unravel timber construction - a topic he is an expert in. If you're just a tad curious about timber construction, this is the episode for you.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- How the use of timber has changed- Is timber the saviour of our industry?- The most common mistake when using timber- Is timber construction actually sustainable?- What is architecture of effeciency?Links mentioned in the episode: 👉 https://waughthistleton.com/research/ 👉 https://issuu.com/waughthistletonYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lomax-11210130/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Sustainability has now become a reality reshaping the Construction Industry. From regulatory changes to evolving client expectations, the demand for greener, smarter, and more ethical building practices is transforming how projects are designed, costed, and delivered. But what does this shift mean for companies? And more specifically, for quantity surveyors and estimators? That's the topic of today's episode.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why we don't distinguish between carbon and cost- Why carbon responsibility belongs with QSs- Why the way we invest in buildings is outdated- Why clients don't know how to procure carbon counting- Advice if you're serious about carbon countingYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlangridge/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Services Design and BIM... there's a lot of potential there, that's for sure. But at the moment MEP design still lags in quality. Why is that? And how can it be changed for the better?We've invited Gary Cowan, Head of Digital Construction at Kane Group. He's going to take us through the journey of Services Design and BIM, and how we can make our MEP-processes much more seamless and efficient on projects now, and in the future. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why MEP design still lags in quality- Why BIM needs to be installable, not just drawable- Drawing for access vs. contract only- How QSs can help validate digital design- Why model quality is driving cross-discipline accountability- Where you can learn Building Services CoordinationYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Gary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycowan83/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

The Construction Industry is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this change is a new generation of digitally minded professionals. These are not just engineers or architects with iPads – they are individuals rethinking the processes, roles, and expectations across the entire built environment. Among the rising profiles is the young digital quantity surveyor. In today's episode we are having a conversation with one of these, Alice Graham, Solution Specialist in cost management. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why disruption in construction matters- Is academia preparing students for industry needs?- Why the QS is now a communicator and facilitator- The retention challenges and barriers for women in construction- Why Excel is easy, but not the future- Advice to QSs and career switchersYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Alice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceagraham/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

AI is no longer just a buzzword. It's here, it's real, and it's changing the landscape of every industry. As automation tools and intelligent systems become more capable, professionals across architecture, engineering and construction are beginning to wonder: "What does this mean for my job?"Don't worry, we have invited James Garner, Global Head of Data, Insights & Analytics at Gleeds to discuss this very topic. Enjoy.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- How AI will turn your working life upside down in the next 10 years- The reason AI has become so popular- What AI will actually do to your career- How AI will change contract and claims management- What to do if you're worried about AI and not sure where to startLinks mentioned in the episode: James' podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2346327 James' AI newsletter: https://projectflux.beehiiv.com/ Book: https://www.aileadership.com/ Book: https://www.danielsusskind.com/the-future-of-the-professionsYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgarner1976/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

We are live from LONDON! Today we are discussing tracking and digitalization, and how it can change your construction projects. In today's episode, we dive into the role of tracking and automation in streamlining project management, reducing inefficiencies, and improving collaboration. Our guest, Mohammad Shana'a, CEO & Co-Founder at Morta, shares his insights on how data-driven workflows are shaping the future of construction.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Are new software systems making us more efficient?- Why clients don't know what is happening on their projects- How we pick and chose when it comes to reporting in construction- Why information management has become too complicated- Why we, as an industry, need to ask WHY more often- Why clients are paying double for cost and carbon managementYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Mohammad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mshanaa/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

A common misconception is that more data equals better decisions. Information Managers gather, process and distribute information at the right time and in the right format for all project stakeholders.The Danish term for the role, IKT-leder (leader), highlights its importance in ensuring structured, timely, and relevant information flow across all phases of a project. Digital workflows and collaborations in present time have made this role even more crucial for the Construction Industry.  In today's episode we've invited an actual Information Manager to have a conversation with us about this role. Andrijana Nasteska from NIRAS. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What is an Information Manager?- How information can both build and destroy your project- How information management has changed on projects- Why you should help create the BIM Execution Plan- What is openBIM?You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Andrijana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrijana-nasteska-390377b/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

What would happen if Quantity Surveying (or any profession) didn't exist at all, and we had to reinvent it from scratch? What would we do differently? In this episode we turn the quantity surveying process on it's head.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Has quantity surveying changed in the last 100 years?- Why the old quantity surveying processes are outdated- Why Quantity Surveyors ruin Architects lives everyday- Why technology wont save quantity surveying- Why we are failing to digitize the Construction IndustryYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Harry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrymonts/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

How will AI and automation impact the Construction Industry? How can we overcome the resistance to innovation? Why is context and data so vital for decision-making? These are some of the questions we'll try to answer in this episode.We have invited Asbjørn Levring to help us unravel these topics. Asbjørn is Founder and CEO of INSTRAT360, a software company that is reshaping strategy and decision-making for businesses and projects - by using AI and automation. Asbjørn has also worked many years in the Construction Industry.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- How AI will change how we work with strategy and execution- Whether anything has really fundamentally changed with AI- How AI has already made our workflow quicker- Whether bigger companies are being favoured todayYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Asbjørn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asbjornlevring/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

The Construction Industry has not fully entered the digital age - yet. In order for this to happen, we need construction people, who are willing to shift careers and interests, and start to learn and implement new technology in their current construction processes.This is not an easy task, but today, we have invited Matthew Osment, Founder of Shift, a company who helps project teams and people to learn these critical skills, that'll elevate them to the necessary understanding, so they can start changing their processes for the better.In this episode, you'll learn about the career journeys of two individuals that shifted their construction careers into more digital and technology focused careers - as well as how you can do the same. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why construction is filled with opportunity right now- WHO exactly will change our construction practices- The main thing that stops construction from going digital- Whether or not your workflow systems are dragging you down- How to master a digital workflow in construction- How to get started on your own personal digital journeyYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Matthew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-osment/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Circular Economy is the future. But what exactly is it? How does it differ from sustainability? And, what does it mean for the Construction Industry?We have invited Patrick Moloney, Director of Strategic Sustainability Consulting at Ramboll, to help us understand what Circular Economy is, and what it means for our industry. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What will 2035 look like in Construction- Why 90% of waste comes from the design phase- Why carbon will come before $$$$- Who has the power to accelerate the sustainability journey- How we can achieve a Circular EconomyWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-moloney-sustainability-leader/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Data centers are only a small part of the total buildings in the world. Yet, 3 to 4% of all carbon from energy use, comes from these 11.000 data centers. Add water consumption for cooling and electrical waste to the equation, and your looking at an overlooked, but quite large, sustainability challenge in a very small industry. And now, with the rise of AI - data centers will only require more energy!So what can we do about this upcoming challenge in construction? That is the topic of todays podcast.We have invitied our very own Roger Barkley, Senior Specialist (MEP, Cost & Carbon) at KOSMOS, who has been working with data centers ever since they were just single rooms in office buildings. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- How data centers could force us to keep burning fossil fuels- How AI will change the data center industry- Why LCA doesn't fit production based buildings- What is actually the average life span of a building- Why companies should be proactive when reducing carbonWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Architecture is changing. Sustainability and innovation have increased the requirements for Architects working in the industry today. Digitalization, sustainability and several new technologies are changing the possibilites of what Architecture can be, and what it should include. Our guest today is Jakob Strømann- Andersen, Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Henning Larsen Architects.In this episode you'll get an understanding of how some of the worlds most advanced Architects are working and changing their ways to become even more effective. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- How Architecture has changed- What is driving the focus on sustainability within Architecture?- How Architecture will change over the next 15 years- How AI will change architectureWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Jakob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-stroemann/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

We, as an Industry, need to be more collaborative if we are to solve the enormous challenges that construction is facing. BLOXHUB, situated in Copenhagen, is a non-profit organization that is trying to increase collaboration in both the Danish Construction Industry and on the international scene. BLOXHUB has seen succes with their approach, and our guest today is Martine Reinhold Kildeby, Director, Global Networks & Partnerships at BLOXHUB. In this episode we'll be discussing the future of collaboration in the Construction Industry.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What is BLOXHUB?- Why collaboration is vital for changing the Construction Industry- How can we make the Construction Industry more collaborative?- Why quality data is so vital for the future of our Industry- Why new technology might not make you more effectiveWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Martine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinekildeby/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Coding has entered the Construction Industry. And so has the sustainability agenda. In Denmark you have to calculate a Life Cycle Assessment of your project before you can receive a Building Permit. This new regulation has resulted in the creation of several new programs that can help Developers calculate LCAs.Our guest today, Christian Kongsgaard, is the creator of LCAx. An open-source software that allows all of these new programs to speak together. So, can we code our way to a sustainable future? That's the topic of this episode.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What is LCAx?- The similarities of LCA and Cost Management- The huge impact of ESG- The side effects of the sustainability agenda- Why you don't need EPDs at concept design stage- The next big area of development in ConstructionWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-kongsgaard/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

AI is making its entrance into the Construction Industry. But it requires data to be trained on. Construction data. We don't have a lot of that. And the data we have, might not be of the best standardized quality... training an AI on this old data might just give us more of the same - which we don't want. So, how can we solve this? That is today's topic.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why you have to train your own AI- The historical bias of AI- Why Amazon had to stop using an AI- How we tried to train our own AI- What could happen if we train AI badly- Why we in Construction have to develop togetherWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

How do we reach our goals for 2050? Where do we start? These are the thoughts that started ZERO Construct. A non-profit organization and community of like-minded people, working in construction, all trying to make the Industry more sustainable one project at a time. Our guest, Matthew Jackson, is Co-Founder of ZERO Construct. A community with over 3000 members, globally. Now... how DO WE reach 2050? That is the topic of this episode.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What is ZERO Construct?- How do you start reducing carbon?- How bad greenwhashing is in the Construction Industry- How sustainability is accelerating the digitalization of our Industry- Why all stakeholders will be affected by sustainability- Why Computer Science Graduates should join ConstructionWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Matthew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-jackson-bim/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

What new tech is Denmark looking into right now? It's not BIM. It's beyond BIM. Construction Technology. That is today's topic.We've invited Ole Berard, Head of ConTech Lab in Molio. A Danish non-profit organization whose aim is to research and create the new technology upon which the Construction Industry builds. The rest of the world can learn a lot from Denmark's journey in construction technology, as Denmark is one of the leading countries when it comes to this subject. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What comes after BIM?- The policy that changed Danish Construction- What Denmark is trying to change within the Construction Industry- How Denmark is using AI to help people understand Building Regulations- How we can bring the small-medium entreprises into the digital worldWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Ole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleberard/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

In this episode we dive deep into the challenges faced by the evolving role of the Digital/Carbon Quantity Surveyor. We've invited our very own Harry Montgomery, Cost Manager in KOSMOS. Also known as: 'the new guy'. He will share with us his insights on becoming a Digital Quantity Surveyor, the challenges around this during his education, and the industry barriers to innovation as he sees them.If you are considering becoming a Digital Quantity Surveyor, or any digital role in the Construction Industry, this podcast is a must-listen. We sincerely hope that this podcast episode will help a good few students and graduates out there.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What are the difficulties of becoming a Digital Quantity Surveyor- Whether the universities are falling behind- What are the difficulties of extracting quantities digitally- Whether or not the the quantity surveying process has changed in the last 100 yearsWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Harry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrymonts/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Yet again the topic is sustainability. This time, we are speaking to Peter Fangel Poulsen, Civil Engineer and Partner of BAUHERR, in Copenhagen. Denmark is one of the leading countries when it comes to sustainable solutions withing the Construction Industry. But even so, their journey has just started.In today's episode we are discussing the cost of sustainability in Denmark. What has the journey been like so far? What solutions are clients looking into? And, what are the future challenges of our global industry when it comes to sustainable construction?What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- How the Danes view sustainability within construction- Why Denmark is moving away from Green Building Certifications- How the whole-life perspective has changed construction- What is the new architectural challenge in construction- How we can solve the global construction challenge that is sustainabilityWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-fangel-poulsen-592b6b2/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

There's a new role taking form in our industry: the Carbon Quantity Surveyor. Managing carbon on construction projects is becoming increasingly important the closer we get to 2030. If you don't want to see your projects strand because they can't live up to future sustainability standards, then this podcast episode is for you.We've invited our very own Senior Commercial Manager, Roger Barkley, to discuss this new forming role of the Carbon QS. A role we, in KOSMOS, believe to be the answer to managing carbon on your construction projects going forward. We'll be discussing innovative strategies for managing carbon footprints, the importance of holistic project delivery, and the future challenges for asset owners as sustainability standards become increasingly stringent.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What is a Carbon Quantity Surveyor- Why you need to do your own carbon research- How we created a carbon database- How to strategically reduce embodied carbon- Why you cannot rely solely on softwares when calculating LCAsWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

A digitalization of site logistics is happening right now. Gari Nickson, Partner & Co-Founder of SiteHub is our guest today. He has plenty of entrepreneurial experience from the Construction Industry working specifically with software, and for the last three years he has been digitalising site logistics. The requirements for reporting on your construction site is increasing - and now sustainabiliy has joined the party. Efficient material management is more important than ever.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- How the requirements for site logistics are changing- How EPDs have changed the construction process- Why you have to change the way you do site logistics - How you can make your site logistics more efficientWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Gari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garinickson/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Cost management is much, much more than just estimating. A LOT more actually. To us at KOSMOS, it includes risk and change management, as well as the ability to form a comprehensive project delivery strategy under the umbrella of commercial management. In this episode we've invited Sean O'Connor back, Associate Director at KOSMOS, to discuss what cost management is to us, and to share the approach we use on our projects. This episode is a must-listen if you have an interest in the future of cost management, transparent digital workflows, collaborative project enviroments, granularity in budgets and much more.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why Cost Management is NOT JUST estimating- How we run and control multifaceted projects- How valuable a collaborative approach can be - Why all stakeholders should interrogate the 3D modelWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-o-connor-b29b6031/ KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Getting the right AEC-people, with the right experience and abilites, to the area of your construction site has become quite the challenge - or impossible. Founder and CEO of TEBIN, Alexander Nikitin joins us today, to teach us his learnings about creating and running a remote working company in the AEC Industry. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- How to organize a remote working AEC company- The optimal size of a remote working team- The advantage of remote working teams- The disadvantages of remote working teamsWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-nikitin-tebin/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

What's it like creating a succesful consultancy business in the construction industry today? What are the biggest challenges, and what are the biggest learnings? The construction industry needs more innovative companies. Especially right now. We have invited David Egan, Co-Founder & CEO of WiiGroup. A company providing BIM & digital project control services to the global AEC Industry. If you wanna know what it's like running a consultancy business, and how perhaps you could do the same? Then this is a must listen for you. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- One of the biggest challenges of creating a business- The biggest learning from running a business- Why you should have Co-Founders- How to create the company culture you want- How to allow employees to take part in your visionWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidegan45/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Planning and running a construction project at the execution stage is no small feat. Client, contractor and subcontractors all need to know, what is going on at all times. 4D makes that a lot easier. But, what is 4D actually, and what are the advantages of using 4D at the execution stage? That is today's topic. We have invited Omar Habib, Co-Founder & CTO of WiiGroup. A company providing BIM & digital project control services to the global AEC Industry. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What is 4D actually?- The advantages of using 4D- How to start implementing 4D & 5D in the execution stage- How to get the most out of your modelsWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Omar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarhabib7/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

Ever heard of a contractor, or specialist subcontractor, that outsourced the quantity surveying and estimating part of their business? Our guest today offers this type of outsourced service. Patrick Carroll, Director of Carroll Estimating has seen succes from offering this service to contractors and subcontractors in Ireland and the UK. But why is that? Could outsourcing specialist services be the future? As opposed to employing your own specialists? In this episode we are going to dig deep into the pros and cons of this outsourcing model. And we'll do so, with the help from all of Patrick's practical experience.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Why you might be relying too heavily on your employed quantity surveyor- Why you should outsource work to a specialist company- Why it can actually be cheaper to do soWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddy-carroll-095488b0/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!

AI is becoming more popular in the construction industry. But what can it help you with? How will it change the industry? We’ve invited Dr. Houssem Jerbi, a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, and CEO of Smart PMO, to answer those questions. Houssem has several years of experience working in the construction industry with AI. This episode is all about AI in construction.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What can AI do for construction?- How AI will change procurement- Why data is becoming a business asset- How to get started with AI in your construction businessWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Houssem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houssemjerbi/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!