Inventing Construction: Recent Episodes

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Ukraine cannot fully rebuild while the war continues.

Cities close to the eastern front remain exposed. Infrastructure is still being damaged. People are still being displaced. And any long-term plan may have to change as conditions develop.

But that does not mean the construction industry should wait.

In today's episode, Ross speaks with Mariya Chervonogradska, a Ukrainian and senior sustainability consultant, about the scale of the damage, the plans already being developed and the role European construction companies could play.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

Which parts of Ukraine that are most damaged
The current plans to rebuild Ukraine
Private capital and investment opportunities
Labour shortages and the timeline for rebuilding
Whether Ukraine can rebuild sustainably

Links mentioned in the episode:

Mykolaiv Master Plan: https://www.un4ukrainiancities.org/cities/mykolaiv

Kharkiv Master Plan: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/663c40569e600454b3322ccf/t/6666b9bf5f393a5f7ecd8c79/1750670692647/Kharkiv+Masterplan.pdf

Economy of the Future plan: https://economyoffuture.gov.ua/

If you have any clarifying questions to Mariya, please reach out to her via this email: mchervona@gmail.com

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://youtu.be/EP7gMZbqz7I

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/
Mariya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariya-chervonogradska/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

Data centres are being planned at a scale the construction industry has never seen before. But between the ambition and the finished facilities sits one important question:

Can the construction industry actually deliver all of them?

In this episode, Ross sat down with Garry Connolly, Founder of Digital Infrastructure Ireland, to discuss Ireland’s role in the international data centre market and the wider challenges facing digital infrastructure across Europe.

Ireland presents a particularly interesting paradox.

Irish contractors, specialists and consultants have developed some of the strongest data centre experience in Europe. The top Irish contractors, with data centre experience, now generate between 40% and 80% of their revenue outside Ireland.

They have the expertise. They have the reputation. They have the international demand.

Yet Ireland itself is struggling to deliver the housing, transport, energy and digital infrastructure it needs.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

Why there is no digital economy
How we can scale data centre delivery
The steps needed to modernise Ireland's infrastructure
Why we shouldn't have called it the 'Cloud'
Explaining the “why” of digital infrastructure

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vl2YLtC_zUQ

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/
Garry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryconnolly/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

The construction industry is known for deadlines, pressure, difficult conversations, high expectations, commercial risk, long hours, and environments that can sometimes feel negative, reactive, or ego-driven. But what if pressure is not only created by the project, the client, the deadline, or the people around us? What if pressure is also created by how we interpret, carry, and react to those situations?

We've invited on John Douglas (Ross' coach) to discuss how mindset, beliefs, emotions, ego, fear, responsibility, gratitude, and self-awareness shape the way leaders experience their work. All in the attempt to help you lead better under pressure.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

How to build freedom instead of burnout
Where pressure actually comes from
How to identify and replace beliefs that limit growth
Why this conversation matters for the industry

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-douglas-deru/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

The construction industry often treats handover as the end of the project, instead of what it really is: the beginning of a building’s operational life.

A lot of building data is created every year, and most of it is lost the day the building opens. The moment the building is handed over to operations, most project information becomes surprisingly difficult to use, or is delivered too late.

In today's episode, we speak with Jonas Brandenborg, an ICT coordinator at Bygningsstyrelsen (The Danish Building and Property Agency). His experience highlights a simple but uncomfortable truth about the challenges of handovers: the problem isn’t a lack of data.
It’s a lack of planning for how that data will actually be used by facilities management.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

The industry wide problems with construction handovers
What is a good digital handover (what you need to know)
How to plan a succesful digital handover
The changes coming to facility management

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Jonas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-brandenborg-154ab9205/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

The reality is this: our buildings are full of surplus energy. And we waste most of it.

Across offices, hotels, hospitals, and data centres, enormous amounts of heat are generated every single day. Ventilation systems blow it away. Cooling systems spend electricity to remove it. Mechanical systems operate in isolation, unaware that the building next door might need exactly the energy being thrown away.

So perhaps the question isn’t how do we produce more energy? But how do we stop wasting the energy we already have?

In today's podcast episode, we speak with Nicolas Kastbjerg, CEO of Energy Machines, about a different way of thinking about building energy systems. One where buildings are not just consumers of energy, but active participants in the energy system itself.

Or put simply: Buildings as energy machines.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

What is energy as a service?
What are the low-hanging fruit of energy efficiency?
Concrete examples of hidden energy waste
Regulatory and market barriers to energy transformation
The mindset shift needed to change our energy system

Link to Fælledbyen: https://faelledby.dk/

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Nicolas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-kastbjerg-33505724/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

Walk onto almost any construction site today and you’ll find the same paradox.
Projects worth tens or hundreds of millions are being delivered with cutting-edge design tools, advanced materials, and increasingly strict sustainability targets. Yet when it comes to documenting what actually happens on site, many teams still fall back on the same tools they’ve used for decades.

Spreadsheets. Emails. Folders full of PDFs. And hours upon hours of manual data entry.

This isn’t just inefficient. It’s becoming a serious problem.Because across Europe, construction companies are now being asked to document something they’ve rarely tracked before in detail: the carbon impact of the construction phase itself.

And that changes everything.

In today's episode, we spoke with Oline Stærke, founder and CEO of the SaaS platform acembee, about one of the most underestimated challenges emerging on construction sites: collecting and managing LCA data during execution – LCA A4 and A5.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

How we collect on-site LCA data today
Why you should involve all stakeholders in digital solutions
acembee: Visual tracking of project carbon targets
What data is realistically possible to track today?
Advice for contractors facing carbon documentation requirements

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Oline: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oline-staerke/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

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-making

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Anders: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andershonorepedersen/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 footprint

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Karl-Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-martin-buch-frederiksen-22b64853/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 challenge

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Merima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merima-dzanic-86048938/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-davidson-a6378334/?originalSubdomain=uk
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philchell/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 concrete

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-charlson-aaa55520/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 projects

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Antonio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-contegiacomo-msc-frics-73a8951b/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 industry

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsaramehrabi/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-kongsgaard/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 everything

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgbingham/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 3D

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Casper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casper-hertz-nielsen-4466a825/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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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 & BOQs

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

You can find the next AEC hackathon at BLOXHUB here: https://billetto.dk/en/e/aec-hackathon-13-copenhagen-billetter-1667093

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/
Aske: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askestrandberg/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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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=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

You 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-dk

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We'd like to thank you all for listening to Inventing Construction.

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 learned

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Steffen:https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffen-hebsgaard-m%C3%B8ller-38671540/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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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 change

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
João: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaopaulodias/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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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 careers

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-haley/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-murphy-anzurra/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
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-dk

Thanks 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 smarter

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-heming-2110a325/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 tools

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Anas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anasayoub/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 hampered

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Dr Bola: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolaabisogunobefrics/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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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/waughthistleton

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lomax-11210130/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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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 counting

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlangridge/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 Coordination

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Gary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycowan83/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 switchers

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Alice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceagraham/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 start

Links 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-professions

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgarner1976/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 management

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Mohammad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mshanaa/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Andrijana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrijana-nasteska-390377b/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 Industry

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Harry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrymonts/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 today

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Asbjørn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asbjornlevring/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 journey

You can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4c
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdK

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/
Matthew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-osment/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 Economy

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/
Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-moloney-sustainability-leader/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 carbon

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/
Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 architecture

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/
Jakob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-stroemann/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 effective

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/
Martine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinekildeby/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 Construction

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/
Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-kongsgaard/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 together

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/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 Construction

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/
Matthew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-jackson-bim/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 world

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/
Ole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleberard/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 years

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/
Harry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrymonts/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 sustainability

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/
Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-fangel-poulsen-592b6b2/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 LCAs

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/
Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 efficient

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/
Gari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garinickson/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 model

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/
Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-o-connor-b29b6031/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 teams

We 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-dk

Thanks 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 vision

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/
David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidegan45/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 models

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/
Omar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarhabib7/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 so

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/
Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddy-carroll-095488b0/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks 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 business

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/
Houssem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houssemjerbi/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

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 learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

What is the problem with BIM?
Why is BIM so powerful?
Why BIM is actually communication
How BIM can help our Industry increase supply
What is the future of BIM development?

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/
Ralph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphmontague/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

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 integrating MMC within the construction sector.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

What will modern construction look like?
What exactly is MMC?
What exactly is DFMA?
How necessity is actually making us more efficient
How MMC could help reduce our carbon footprint

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/
Pat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patkirwan/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

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 of Inventing Construction:

Why decarbonizing construction could become VERY expensive
Whether or not we can afford not to become sustainable
Why your construction project could become stranded
Whether or not your buildings are ready for the future
How you can find the capital for sustainable solutions

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/
Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-top-laustsen-025131207/
Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/
Archie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/passivearchie/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

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 sustainability
How to start your construction sustainability journey
Why carbon is the new nexus in construction
The two approaches to carbon emissions
Why carbon and cost are the same thing
Why the value is created at the front-end of projects

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/
Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-top-laustsen-025131207/
Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/
Archie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/passivearchie/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk
Thanks for listening!

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 Construction:

What is an LCA calculation?
Denmark's sustainability journey in construction
How Denmark has a standard for calculating LCAs
Why consistency is key when doing LCAs
What can Ireland learn from Denmark?

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/
Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-top-laustsen-025131207/
Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/
Archie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/passivearchie/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

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 in Spain.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

How consultancy is changing
Why our Industry is broken
Why you shouldn't focus on cost
How we advise our clients on commercial impact
How we work in collaboration
What happens if we only focus on profit
The opportunities of remote working

We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-blasby-33732832/
Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

Thanks for listening!

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 episode of Inventing Construction:

Why everyone has leadership potential
Do you lead or do you manage?
What is Regenerative Leadership?
Why you should have a transparent business
Why the technical expert might not be the best leader
Why celebrating failure is important

We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-blasby-33732832/
Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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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 do you collect data and turn it into useful information
Different examples of data in our day-to-day

We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19015644

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In today’s episode we’ll be presenting 10 different technological developments that we think could benefit the Construction Industry, if implemented correctly.
We are, by no means, experts in these technologies.

If you, yourself or someone you know, are an expert in one of these technologies, please reach out to us.

We would love to have you on the podcast, and dive deeper into its potential for the Industry.

The 10 different technological developments are:

Digital Implementation
A.I. for error detection
Advanced Analytics and cost optimization
Predictive analytics for cost estimation
Cloud collaboration and resource administration
Reduction of work duplication
Smart Contracts
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Blockchain for supply chain transparency

We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19015644/admin/feed/posts/

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The Construction Industry is experiencing a transformation. New software is being developed as you are reading this. But is this new technology really advancing our professions? Or is it just a digitization of an already archaic way of working? We as professionals have to ensure that the software companies are developing the right tools for us. But how? That is the topic of today’s podcast.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

Why we are developing the wrong software for Construction
How do we ensure the best possible software for the Industry
Why software companies should not give us what we want, but what we need
Examples of what could be automated in Construction

We would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:
Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19015644/admin/feed/posts/

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The future of Cost Management is Data Management. A transformation of how we work and see our discipline. Becoming Data Managers is the way forward, and in today’s episode we would like to explain what this means, in terms of increased efficiency and value creation for our clients. To help us understand the potential in Data Management, we’ve invited our very own Sean O’Connor again. He has worked as a consultant for many years, and as a client, a developer, as well.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

What is Data Management, as opposed to Cost Management
What proper Data Management can do for your projects
Why data from previous projects is vital for repeat developers
Why you should understand your clients problems earlier
When is the best moment to involve the supply chain

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/
Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-o-connor-b29b6031/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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Clients need to change. This is quite the statement, but it is true. In order for our Industry to become as efficient and value driven as possible, changes need to happen - a mindset change. This is especially the case with clients. But of course, also with consultants. To help us unravel this required change in clients, and what value it can drive, we’ve invited our very own Sean O’Connor again. He has worked as a consultant for many years, and as a client, a developer as well.

What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:

How rigorous traditions within Construction are slowing you down
How remote working can increase quality of projects
Why you, as a client, should create the bill of quantities
Why giving more information to the supply chain is a good idea
How we, in KOSMOS, work to be more efficient

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/
Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-o-connor-b29b6031/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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A discussion about client relationships, with a gentleman who has seen both sides of the table, for over 20 years. Sean O’connor has worked as a consultant for many years, and as a “client”, a developer. He will help us understand how to build strong relationships with our clients. How to best start a new project with a client, and how to manage the relationship accordingly, along the way.

What you'll learn from today's episode:

How to best start with a new client
How to give advice your client doesn’t want to hear
How to manage a Big Ego in your project
The difference between reporting and advising
How graduate QS’s can help improve project delivery

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/
Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-o-connor-b29b6031/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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A discussion about sustainability. We’ve invited Roger Barkley again. He has a vast amount of experience and knowledge when it comes to sustainability in the Construction Industry. Today he will help us understand what we can expect when the Industry, inevitably, will have to change its ways.

What you'll learn from today's episode:

What does sustainability mean for Construction?
What changes should we, as an Industry, prepare for?
Are the green certifications falling behind?
How sustainability legislation could stop your projects
What a green construction project could cost in 2030

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/
Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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Embodied carbon is becoming more important than ever in Construction. Quantity Surveyors, like ourselves, work with quantities everyday, so it makes sense for us to take up this task of carbon calculations. But how? We have invited Roger Barkley again, to explain some of the possible solutions to this challenge.

What you'll learn from today's episode:

What is embodied carbon?
What is LCA and WLCA?
Is timber truly a green material?
The issues of EPDs
Finding data for carbon calculations

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/
Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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Today we have invited Alan Muse, former Global Director of Built Environment at RICS, to discuss what the RICS has done for the profession in terms of developing standards and rules of measurements - ICMS, NRM. And to talk about Quantity Surveying and the Construction Industry, as Alan sees them, and has experienced them since the early 80’s.

What you'll learn from today's episode:

What was Quantity Surveying like in the early 80’s?
Are the New Rules of Measurement outdated?
What is ICMS?
How ICMS can be a guide for data collection
How we best educate the future Quantity Surveyors
What the RICS can do for the future of Quantity Surveying

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/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-muse-5ba27b12/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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Cost modelling can be key at the early business case stage. For this episode we have invited our very own Roger Barkley, Senior Commercial Manager at KOSMOS, to help us understand Cost Modelling, and why you should consider implementing it in your process.

What you'll learn from today's episode:

Who is Roger Barkley?
What is Cost Modelling?
When is Cost Modelling relevant?
How useful is Cost Modelling for your clients?
The cost and returns of doing Cost Modelling

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/
Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-barkley-58230450/
KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dk

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The power of cost data
81 what is cost data
8.2 how is it collected
8.3 what is the value
8.4 what is the future

2 BIM for QSs
2.1 BIM and the QS
2.2 BIM and its advantages
2.3. BIM and its
disadvantages
2.4 BIM and the future

BIM is a process not a technology
1.1 BIM and its definition
1.2 BIM and its process
1.3 BIM and its stakeholders
1.4 BIM and it technology

Standardizing Global Construction

A Digital Transformation

The Construction Mindset: A New Collaborative Industry

Construction is Changing