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Time & Materials Podcast
by Ciaran Brennan
Join Ciaran Brennan as he talks to experienced construction operators to discuss how they have navigated through their business challenges and careers. Listen to real life discussions on topics such as project management, construction cost control and much more.
Episodes
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Leadership, Safety & Construction Insights with Gavin Coyle
Join us in this episode of the Time & Materials Podcast, powered by Livecosts.com, as we welcome Gavin Coyle, CEO of Coyle Group and host of the "I'm the Gaffer" Podcast. Gavin shares his journey in construction safety, leadership insights, and the inspiration behind his podcast. Key Points:...
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From The Kitchen Table to Forbes with Rachel Harris
On this episode Ciaran is joined by Rachel Harris, the dynamic force behind the popular Instagram account @accountant_she. Rachel is not only a seasoned accountant but also a passionate advocate for financial literacy and empowerment. With a wealth of experience in the accounting industry, she...
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Digitising Constructions Supply Chain
Rob Fox is a Chartered Civil Engineer and CEO of Supplyo. Rob has built a platform that helps construction companies with supply chain management. In this episode Rob talks through his background in construction and his transition from site engineer, contracts manager to tech CEO. Rob & Ciaran…
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Builder Breaks Co-Workers Nose, Yet Wins Unfair Dismissal Case
Terry Gorry is an employment law expert and well known for his online content. Terry has over 27,000 subscribers on YouTube across 2000+ videos and a host of followers who actively read his blogs. You can take a look at Terry Gorry's YouTube channel here. You can read his best stuff for free by...
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From Bust & Beyond | With Construction Business Coach Robin Hayhurst
Robin Hayhurst is a construction business mentor and coach. Robin is also host of the Bust & Beyond Podcast. In this episode Robin shares his experience in recruitment, culture, and general business skills he has acquired through his own experience and working with many construction companies...
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What To Expect From Construction in 2024
Welcome to a special End Of Year episode of the Time & Materials Podcast, where we look back at the best advice from our guests in 2023, and see where they predict the construction industry will go in 2024. WITH THANKS TO GUESTS: Sarah Crawley & John Ryan | Symterra Lucas Carstens | Modulize…
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A Quantity Surveyor Explains How To Manage Construction Costs | With Paddy Carroll
Paddy Carroll is the Managing Director of Carroll Estimating. In this episode Paddy shares his story of the gap he spotted in the market with the lack of qualified quantity surveyors coming through the system. Paddy now provides tending, estimating, and procurement right up to final accounts to…
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Driving Innovation In Construction | Colm McHugh Of Construct Innovate
In this episode, Ciaran sits down with Colm McHugh, Centre Manager for Construct Innovate. Colm is an experienced senior manager and chartered engineer with broad experience across the construction industry, both in Ireland and abroad. Connect With Construct Innovate Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube
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Innovating in the Construction Retrofit Space | Conor Walsh of Encon
Conor Walsh is the Managing Director of Encon, an award winning retrofit company based in the South East or Ireland. He has a passion for innovation and for all things energy efficient in construction. Conor is a qualified carpenter by trade, with a BSc in Quantity Surveying and more than a…
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Lessons In High Performance From Elite Sport | With Jonny Cooper
Jonny won an impressive seven All Irelands with two All Stars. In this episode Jonny draws parallels between his experience of being a key member of a high performing sports team and the learnings that can be taken into today's business worlds. With 14 years experience of leadership and skills...
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How Does A Builder Land A TV Show On RTÉ?
Harrison Gardner, RTÉ Star and Co-Founder of Common Knowledge, talks about his mission to enable people everywhere to understand the basics of construction. In this month's episode of the Time & Materials Podcast, Harrison shares the story of his circuitous route to Ireland – from Australia,...
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Taking Modular Construction Mainstream | with Gaynor Tennant of The Offsite Alliance
"In construction, we drop a load of raw materials onto a site, with hand-drawn drawings, and ask a team that have never met each other to assemble that into a product that resembles the drawings." As the Co-Founder and Chair of The Offsite Alliance, and non-executive director of Modularize…
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Adopting Modular Construction At Scale | Lucas Carsten of Modulize
As the Founder and CEO of Modulize, Lucas Carstens knows more than most about the potential of modern methods of construction. In this episode of The Time & Materials Podcast, Lucas explains: How collaboration, open standards, and data sharing could boost productivity in the construction industry...
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How to Start a Tech Business in Construction | Sarah Crawley & John Ryan of SymTerra
Construction has been slow to adopt technology when compared to other industries. But those who have been on site will always remember someone saying "there must be an easier way to do that." But where would you start if you did have an idea to improve construction? How does someone who only…
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What To Expect From Construction in 2023 | Time & Materials Podcast
Be prepared for 2023 with deep insights from 7 leading construction industry experts. In this end of year roundup, Time & Materials looks back at some of the best advice from 2022 that forecasts what construction companies need to know in 2023.
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Irish Construction Industry's Biggest Challenges | Paul Sheridan of CIF
As the Director of Main Contracting with the Construction Industry Federation, Paul Sheridan has some great insights into the Irish construction industry's biggest challenges. In this episode, Paul shares the benefits of CIF and what he thinks the future holds for the construction industry in...
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Modern Methods of Construction | Gerry McCaughey of Offsite Tek
This week the Time & Materials Podcast is joined by Gerry McCaughey, CEO of Offsite Tek and a visionary in the construction industry for modern methods of construction. Gerry's father, Brian McCaughey, founded the first Irish modular construction company, and Gerry shares the story of that…
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Adam Chapman, A.K.A The Heat Geek
Adam Chapman, A.K.A the Heat Geek, is a well respected thought leader and influencer in the heating industry across the UK. Adam started in the trades but spotted a gap in the market in the lack of online education and heating resources available to plumbing and heating professionals. In this...
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On the State of Business for Electrical Contractors
Alan Wilson is the Managing Director of Select, the trade association for electrical contractors Scotland. Alan shares his deep construction experience working directly with many electrical contractors along with his experience with pushing regulation at government level. Alan & Ciaran discuss…
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Impact of Inflation on Construction Contracts | Keith Kelliher of Kelliher & Associates
Keith Kelleher is an Accredited Mediator with ADR / Friary Law / CIArb, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. In this episode of the Time & Materials Podcast Keith and Ciaran drill down into the impacts of COVID on the construction industry...
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Construction Activity Plummets in July – What's Going On?
Excluding COVID, in July 2022 we saw the sharpest decline in construction activity in Ireland for 10 years. In this episode of the Time & Materials Podcast we dig in to find out what's going on in the construction industry. In this episode Ciaran is joined by Director & Head of Research of BNP...
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Construction Market Outlook 2023 | Sinead Lew of PWC
Sinead Lew is a Corporate Tax Director at PWC. Sinead, with her colleagues in PwC and The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), were involved in the creation of the recently published Construction Market Monitor Report 2023. The report tracks responses from various construction and land...
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Construction Trade Business Owner To Tech Entrepreneur
Michael Kirk is an executive, director & founder of many successful businesses. Michael has transitioned through construction and now specialises in optimising process management, digital transformation and change management. He is passionate about businesses, the people who work in these...
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12 Steps To Easier Construction Projects
Aileen Gallagher specialises in working with Construction-related Businesses - Roofing, Construction, Commercial Landscaping, Heating & Plumbing, Electrical, Suspended Ceilings, Safety Netting etc. Any construction-related business selling high value services. Aileen works in the short term on...
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Running a Trade Business From 7,000km Away
With thirty plus years in the KBB industry, including physically installing kitchens and bathrooms for over twenty of them, Mark has the skill set and the expansive knowledge to offer in-depth points of view and conclusion surrounding everything connected to kitchens and bathrooms. Never to be…
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Building a People & Culture Focused Office Fit-Out Company
In this episode, Guy Richardson shares how he has built a people & culture focused office Fit-Out, design & refurbishment company. Ciaran and Guy also dig into a deep construction question, how do we deal with apprentices & subcontractors in today's construction world?
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Construction Telemarketing, Branding & Recruitment
Mike Dunn is the 2021 Finalist - Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year - GBEA / Founder of Excel Trade Group / Managing Director of Excel TM Group / Founder of Tradesman.co / Managing Director Excel Recruitment Solutions. Mike discusses his journey to date managing a variety of companies in...
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5 Considerations When Choosing a Construction Accounting Software
Join 'Time & Materials' host Ciaran Brennan as he discusses the considerations that need to be made when choosing an accounting software for your construction company. Ciaran has heard from experts in Xero, Sage and Quickbooks in our last 3 podcasts. He has heard the advantages and disadvantages…
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What is the Best Accounting Software for Construction Companies? Why Quickbooks?
In the final episode of our, 'What is the best accounting software for construction companies' series of podcasts, Ciaran sits down with Nicky Goringe Larkin, Founder of Goringe Accountants to discuss why Quickbooks is the best accounting software for construction companies. Nicky brings a vast...
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What is the Best Accounting Software for Construction Companies? Why Sage?
In the second episode of our, What is the best accounting software for construction companies? Ciaran sits down with Sean O'Reilly, CFO, McKeon Group to discuss why Sage? Sean is the McKeon Groups Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience in construction and manufacturing sectors. As CFO...
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What is the Best Accounting Software for Construction Companies? Why Xero?
In the first episode of our, 'What is the best accounting software for construction companies' series of podcasts, Ciaran sits down with Kevin Smith from MI Solutions to discuss, why Xero is the best accounting software for construction companies.
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Advice For Builders Dealing With Material Price Increases
Eoin Darby is leading QS with expertise in measurement, estimating, tender advice, mortgage approval estimates, post contract cost control. Darby QS has successfully tendered for over €70 million worth of work on behalf of building contractors primarily in the residential sector in Ireland and…
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Find Great People To Build A Successful Construction Company
Allison Warner is the author of Build & Grow, an Amazon best seller and the founder of Evolve & Grow, an organisation focus on developing trade based businesses.
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3 Common Construction Purchasing Mistakes
In this episode, Ciaran shares his experience working with construction companies in Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Ciaran has seen pattern recognition between what makes a good construction materials process from source to pay, and the 3 common construction purchasing...
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Robin Hayhurst, UK Construction Business Coach
Robin Hayhurst is a construction business coach. Drawing on his own experiences in the industry and running projects from one to one hundred units and the network that he has built over the past twenty years. Robin offers one-to-one coaching and mastermind groups to help developers and…
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The CIF Reaction To Irish Governments Latest News On Constriction Restrictions
On Tuesday 30th of March 2021 the Irish government made a controversial decision to not fully reopen the construction sector. Shane Dempsey is the Director of Communications at the Construction Industry Federation, with the news fresh in our minds Shane shares his thoughts & frustrations with the...
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Challenges Operating A Building Company Through COVID-19
Richard Fitzmaurice is the Managing Director of B&G Construction & View Office Space. B&G Construction specialise in Residential, Commercial, Civil, industrial. Ciaran talks to Richard about investing in View Office Space only to land its opening in a global pandemic. Richard shares his…
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Replacing Calls, Notes And Texts With The WhatsApp For Construction
Paul McCarty is the CEO & founder of Snapfix. Snapfix has been labeled "WhatsApp for Building Management and Teamwork". They use photos, tags and messaging (just like WhatsApp) to manage everything in a building, from Maintenance to Housekeeping, Fire-Safety Checks and Health & Safety Checks.…
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What Impact Will Material Shortages And Price Increases Have On Construction Projects?
What are the main drivers of these price increases? What materials are affected? Are we facing a shortage of certain key materials? What does all of this mean for our projects in 2021? To dig deep into this issue we brought in industry experts who have been embedded in these issues for some time.
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How Subcontractors Can Build Strong, Lasting Relationships With Their Main Contractors
Rob Fox is a chartered engineer with 20 years experience at one of the largest main contractors in Ireland. In 2016 Rob established Site Passport, the easy way for main contractors and property managers to source, evaluate, procure and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
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Top Tips For Marketing Your construction Company in 2021
Lynn Lambe is the Director of Little Lambe Consultancy, Ireland's only dedicated construction marketing agency which was founded by Lynn in 2018. Lynn founded the business after spotting a gap in the industry for a dedicated agency that focused solely on construction. Since then she has worked…
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What Will 2021 Bring For Irish Construction Companies?
2020 threw up some great challenges. These challenges were met face on by our panel who knew only one way out, adapt and keep moving forward. Hear from Ciaran Brennan, James Benson, Tomas MacEoin, Peter Finn, Keith Kelliher.
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How Do Home Builders In The US Market Their Business?
David Belman is the host of the Home Building Hero podcast. His passion is building homes, giving back to the community through Operation Finally Home and being an industry leader for housing. David speaks on behalf of housing and is "The most quoted builder in Wisconsin" David & Ciaran talk...
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What Does Level 3,4 or 5 Restrictions Mean For An Irish Construction Company?
Shane Dempsey is the Director of Communications for the Construction Industry Federation in Ireland. Since 2006, Shane has provided corporate communications and government relations expertise to Ireland's leading indigenous and international companies. Shane specialises in working in trade...
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Construction Podcasts Combine to Talk All Things Construction
Vince Versace is the National Managing Editor of the Daily Commercial News & the Journal of Commerce, Canada's leading construction industry newspapers. Vince is also the co-host of the award winning, construction record podcast. In this episode Ciaran & Vince share their construction…
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Building On TV With Peter Finn
Peter Finn, most recognised as the builder behind RTE's hit TV shows Room to Improve and Home Rescue. In his day to day Peter is the Managing Director of MDS Construction where he is now taking the company from a small building company to housing developers.
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How Are Marcum LLP, A Top 3 US Construction Accounting Firm, Advising Their Construction Clients Through COVID-19?
Chuck Schwartz is a Business Development Director, and Software & Systems Consultant for Marcum LLP. Marcum LLP is one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the US, with offices in major business markets throughout the U.S., as well as select international...
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Construction Purpose, People, Strategy, Systems & More with Eric Anderton
Eric Anderton is the host of the Construction Genius Podcast. Eric has also worked with construction companies since 2004. His clients include Teichert Construction, Level 10 Construction, Deacon Corp, MarketOne Builders, Cook Engineering, Tricorp Construction, and many others.
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US Podcast Meets Irish Podcast To Talk All Things Construction
Joe Kelly is an Independent Consultant at Mass Construction Consultants, Inc, Joe is also a podcaster and host of the Mass Construction Show. In his day to day Joe is an educator and code consultant for construction and real estate companies. Joe also enjoys assisting firms with marketing and...
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How To Successfully Implement New Technology Into Your Construction Company
LiveCosts welcomes Laura Taylor back to The LiveCosts Podcast. Laura is the director and founder of Empowered by Cloud. Laura and Ciaran discuss how a construction company can successfully implement new technology into their business.
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