Inventing Construction

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A KOSMOS podcast. Detailed conversations about a rapidly changing Construction Industry. Discussions about the future of Construction: BIM, digitization, sustainability, industry collaboration, the power of data, digitalization and much more.

Topics that all need to be considered, if you want to secure your place in the Construction Industry of tomorrow.

Come take part in the discussions, alongside us and our guests.

New episode every two weeks.

Hosted by Elia González Salas and Ross Griffin from KOSMOS.

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Episode 27 - Contractors outsourcing Quantity Surveying feat. Patrick Carroll

May 14 2024 41 mins

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

Episode 26 - AI in the Construction Industry feat. Dr. Houssem Jerbi

Apr 30 2024 38 mins

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 l

Episode 25 - BIM, what is the Bloody Point? feat. Ralph Montague

Apr 14 2024 51 mins

BIM is here to stay. But why is that? That is today's topic. We've invited Ralph Montague, Director of ArcDox BIM Consultants. Ralph has been spreading the good message of BIM for many years now. He joins us on this 25th episode of Inventing Construction, to discuss BIM, the current development of BIM, and the future of BIM. Be prepared for an episode all about BIM. What you'll lea

Episode 24 - MMC is it really modern? feat. Pat Kirwan

Mar 31 2024 39 mins

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is becoming a popular term in both Ireland and the UK, but is it really modern? And, what exactly does MMC imply? What are the advantages of MMC, and what needs to change in our industry for MMC to become a success? That is today’s topic. We are joined by Pat Kirwan, Director of C+W O’Brien Architects and Coauthor to the DFMA Guide to integr

Episode 23 - What is the Cost of Sustainability? feat. Simon, Roger & Archie

Mar 14 2024 40 mins

What is the cost of sustainability in construction? That is today’s topic. If you are trying to find sustainable solutions for your construction projects, this episode is a must-listen. We’ll be covering the challenges of a sustainable construction industry, and most importantly, what this transitionary period could mean for you and your projects.What you'll learn from today's

Episode 22 - LCA: Denmark vs. Ireland PART 2/2 feat. Simon, Roger & Archie

Feb 29 2024 25 mins

LCA in Ireland vs LCA in Denmark, part two. Where and how do you start your LCA/sustainability journey as a Developer? That is today’s topic. We’ve brought on, again, three guys from the KOSMOS team, who all have experience with the sustainability challenges in the construction industry. What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- Developers problem with

Episode 21 - LCA: Denmark vs. Ireland PART 1/2 feat. Simon, Roger & Archie

Feb 14 2024 45 mins

LCA in Ireland vs. LCA in Denmark. That is today’s topic. We’ve brought on three guys from the KOSMOS team, who all have experience with the sustainability challenges in the construction industry. This episode is all things LCA (Life Cycle Assessment). This is part one. Part two will be on the air, on the 15th of February.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Cons

Episode 20 - Changing the Consultancy Landscape feat. Jon Blasby

Jan 31 2024 48 mins

The consultancy landscape is changing within the construction industry. We are seeing changes in how we collaborate on projects, digitization, remote working etc. What do these changes mean for us as clients and consultants? How can we accelerate these processes? To help us unfold this topic, we are, once again, speaking with Jon Blasby, Organisation Lead from Castiel Consultants i

Episode 19 - Leadership feat. Jon Blasby

Jan 14 2024 47 mins

For this one we have invited Jon Blasby, Organisation Lead from Castiel Consultants. He flew all the way from Spain to help us unfold this topic. He has over 30 years of experience, and is currently leading a company of consultants using the principles of Regenerative Leadership. In this episode you can expect to learn a lot about modern leadership. What you'll learn from today's e

Episode 18 - What is Data?

Dec 31 2023 14 mins

What is data? In this podcast we discuss data all the time, but what exactly do we mean by data? We decided to record this extra episode to explain ourselves, and perhaps create a better understanding, among our listeners, of the various topics in the future.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- What is the difference between data and information- How d