Best Jason Carvalho Podcasts (2024)

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Uncovering Massive $1.9 Trillion US Construction Boom: Epic Projects & Exciting Opportunities! 24:24

12h ago24:24

24:24

On this week's episode, Jason and Carlos don their cowboy hats (and shaky accents) as they venture into the American construction landscape. The two shed light on the sheer scale of America's industry, some of the more remarkable schemes being delivered, and which projects they'd choose to be a part of. Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say i…

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How Projects Balance Productivity & Critical Path Logistically 36:48

7d ago36:48

36:48

In this episode of the podcast, Jason and Carlos tackle the challenge of managing productivity from the angle of logistics and resource scheduling. To do this they've enlisted the help of Richard Fifita, CEO of Veyor, a software provider focused on removing the headaches associated with site deliveries and material handling. The trio discuss which …

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Is Energy The New Frontier For Infrastructure Investment? 30:07

14d ago30:07

30:07

This week, Jason and Carlos take a look at the rising shift in infrastructure investment from transport infrastructure to clean and renewable energy. The duo discuss what factors are driving this shift, the global differences in where this investment is going and what this change means for contractors and the industry in general. Enjoying the podca…

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Has Tech Truly Improved Construction's Commercial Process? 28:30

21d ago28:30

28:30

This week, off the back of Ingenious.build's sizeable $37 million raise, Jason and Carlos venture forth into the land of construction's commercial processes. The duo set out what happens on a project commercially from the point of tender, lean on Carlos' QS years to reveal how all of this complexity was handled as well as expand on an area of comme…

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How Are Asia's Data Centres Being Built? 30:02

29d ago30:02

30:02

This week sees Jason and Carlos diving into the world of data centres and the unique construction challenges they present. The duo enlist the expertise of Sean Hubert, Lendlease's head of planning for Asia, to get to grips with the demanding coordination of data centres, the role planners should play when it comes to project planning, as well as th…

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Are Site Records Tanking Project Productivity? 27:54

1M ago27:54

27:54

On this week's episode, Jason and Carlos lock horns over the topic of site records, allocation sheets and whether the benefits they bring outweigh the productivity setbacks they incur. The duo debate the positives of keeping site records, who should really be the one to keep site records, as well as how this information could be gathered in order t…

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How Can Projects Successfully Tackle Procurement? 42:15

1M ago42:15

42:15

This week, Jason and Carlos are joined by Alastair Blenkin, CEO of procurement solution ProcurePro. The trio outline who is best placed to lead a project's procurement process, how construction is communicating around procurement as well how to go about sourcing reliable subcontractors. Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk ab…

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What Does The Future of Geospatial Data Look Like? 32:52

2M ago32:52

32:52

In this week's episode of the Off Site Podcast, Carlos returns from paternity leave to join Jason as they talk to Steve White, General Manager of Civillo, a construction management solution in the GIS space. The trio delve into the current state of geospatial data in construction, define the people that benefit most from geospatial products in cons…

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What does The Line's 98% Scope reduction mean for NEOM? 37:36

2M ago37:36

37:36

In this week's episode of the Off Site Podcast, Jason is joined for the last time by guest host, Mike, to breakdown the latest news surrounding NEOM's The Line. The duo discuss the feasibility of this new reduced scope, the potential reasons for such a big change in direction as well as the impact this news will have on NEOM's other projects. Follo…

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The Intuitive Nature of Mapping with the CEO of Propeller 43:27

2M ago43:27

43:27

This week, Jason and guest host Mike are joined by Rory San Miguel, founder and CEO of Propeller, a cloud-based mapping and survey company based in Australia. The trio chat about the benefits of visual information for construction, the importance of staying within the lines of what your product does as well as advice for those looking to building t…

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What Does It Take to Design Great Software for The Construction Industry? 38:13

2M ago38:13

38:13

This week's episode sees Jason and guest host Mike, speak with Aphex's head of UX, Rob Crichard, unravelling the subject of what good design looks like. The trio relive design horror stories from their pasts, discuss the balance between adding complexity for power users and retaining simplicity for everyone else as well as shed light on why you sho…

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The New Space Economy: Opportunities and Challenges 56:59

3M ago56:59

56:59

Welcome to the inaugural episode of our series where we embark on an exploratory journey into the burgeoning NewSpace economy. This episode serves as your gateway into understanding the dynamic landscape of the space sector, unraveling the wealth of opportunities it presents for investors and engineers alike, alongside the formidable challenges tha…

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Are Queensland's BPIC rules counterproductive to the industry? 26:14

3M ago26:14

26:14

In this week's episode Jason and guest host Mike dive into the recent controversy surrounding the state of Queensland's BPIC (Best Practice Industry Conditions) regulations. The pair discuss the intention behind the regulations, what the construction industry feels the regulations are actually doing as well as the potential knock on effects on othe…

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The Experience of Adopting New Tech on Construction Projects with an Ex-Engineer 37:17

3M ago37:17

37:17

This week, Jason is joined by guest host Mike while Carlos is away on paternity leave. The pair talk to Sam Hanisch, a new hire in the Aphex team about what the typical experience for engineers is when dealing with vendors, how the process of adopting new tech should go as well is what it's like to cross over from being engineer into Sam's new role…

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A Frank Conversation About Mental Health In Construction 30:27

3M ago30:27

30:27

in this epIsode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Simon Hayton, Mark Newns & Stuart Culley to discuss the reality of mental health in the construction industry. The group cover how far reaching mental issues are in the construction industry, what prompted each individual to get into dealing with mental health and what strategies can be put in place to …

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How New Plant Technology is Impacting UK Construction Projects 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by construction journalist Peter Haddock talk about innovations coming out of plant manufacture & hire. The three discuss the current state of play with UK plant in general, how to best solve the issue of mixed fleets on projects as well as the future of autonomous vehicles in construction. Follow Carlos o…

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Are Modern Methods of Construction pushing the UK in the right direction? 19:31

4M ago19:31

19:31

In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss the UK's framework of modern construction techniques. The pair cover what the framework actually entails, where in the UK industry they see it in use as well as who on a project should the driving force behind its implementation. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex…

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Is Operational Excellence in Construction Possible? 37:37

4M ago37:37

37:37

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Rupert Shingleton, whose construction experience is pretty unmatched. With over 30 years leading projects at Costain and now focusing on driving Operational Excellence at Kilnbridge, he stirred up some great discussion in this ep. The three discuss the differences between leading at a Tier One and Tier …

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Martinus Project Director on Leading vs Managing in Construction 34:38

4M ago34:38

34:38

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Brian Downey, Project Director at Martinus. The three discuss what sets leaders apart from managers in construction and what early-stage construction professionals should look for when choosing projects to work on. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex…

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Lessons from a Balfour Beatty Project Director 29:48

4M ago29:48

29:48

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Jon Chew, Project Director at Balfour Beatty. The three discuss Jon's career from Graduate Site Manager to where is he now, and what he's learned along the way. What's the best way for engineers to push for promotion? Are small projects or large schemes best to gain experience? What are the key differen…

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CEO of Gather on Site Diaries as a Process 35:36

5M ago35:36

35:36

In this episode, Carlos & Jason are joined by Will Doyle, CEO of Gather. The three discuss how & why site diaries are often neglected despite their pivotal role in project management. And how moving from bin bags of paper records to a digital process unlocks integration with other sources for actuals. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Lin…

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Episode 10 - Right People, Right Seats 25:33

6M ago25:33

25:33

Navigating Hiring Challenges: Right People, Right Seats In today's competitive business landscape, hiring the right talent is a critical factor for success. Many founders and business leaders grapple with the complexities of the hiring process, facing a myriad of challenges that can impact their company's growth. Get ready for Season 2, Episode 10 …

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Episode 9 - Vivid Vision - Part 2 (Because you requested it!) 22:41

6M ago22:41

22:41

By Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton

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Episode 8 - Vivid Vision - Part 1 18:27

6M ago18:27

18:27

By Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton

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Episode 7 - Organizational Design 20:40

6M ago20:40

20:40

By Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton

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Episode 6 - Metrics That Matter - Part 2 (Because you asked for it!) 28:19

6M ago28:19

28:19

Because you asked for it, this is Part 2 of METRICS THAT MATTERBy Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton

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E32: The biggest construction projects of 2024? 20:11

7M ago20:11

20:11

In this festive episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by very special guest Olu Samson - producer and mastermind of the Off Site Podcast. The three look backwards and chat through stand-out moments of the past year before casting their thoughts on some of the biggest projects in construction in 2024. Do you know which project is £18bn over budget with…

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E 31 CEO of innDex on what makes implementation successful 27:57

7M ago27:57

27:57

In this episode, Carlos & Jason are joined by George Smithies, CEO of innDex. The three discuss the trigger moments that sparked creating technological solutions to construction issues, and how real-life experience of construction projects makes a world of difference in implementing new software for teams. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason o…

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E30: Construction Tech to Watch in 2024 34:11

7M ago34:11

34:11

In this episode, Jason & Carlos discuss some burgeoning technology in construction that they've noticed from the projects they work with and industry news. Covering Sitemate, Buildots, Speckle and more. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on LinkedinBy Chloe Haynes

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E29: Which Software do Construction Projects Actually Use? 23:05

7M ago23:05

23:05

In this episode, Jason & Carlos chat about the software they have seen projects use for different needs. From Master Schedules to BIM, they discuss what separates the leading names. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on LinkedinBy Chloe Haynes

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E28: GIS, BIM or GEOBIM for Construction? 33:52

8M ago33:52

33:52

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Head of GIS at Skanska, George Floros. The three delve into all things spatial data in construction, including the potential integration of GIS & BIM in the future (GeoBIM) to de-risk project delivery, accelerate business growth and improve productivity. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linke…

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E 27: A CPB Planning Manager's Take on the Future of the Discipline 27:40

8M ago27:40

27:40

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Adam Walter, Planning Manager at CPB. The three discuss the future of Planners; what the role will look like and how important it will be in construction in the future. They also delve into Adam's experience in how to bring engineers & planners together for successful project delivery. What do Planners …

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E 26: Fragmented Construction Tech Landscape 25:08

8M ago25:08

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In this episode, Carlos and Jason talk about what contractors think they want out of construction tech, what happens as contech companies grow, and how the approach to contech is changing. They also discuss what might fill the role of HS2 Phase 2 for contech startups in the UK too. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin…

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E 25: Who Should Plan & Track Quantities 20:41

8M ago20:41

20:41

In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss how & why project teams track materials to measure production rates. They chat about who should be responsible for planning & tracking quantities, the importance of context for best practice, and the differences between levels of planning. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin…

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E 24: How to Use AI in Construction from the Head of Planning at BAM Nuttall 34:36

9M ago34:36

34:36

In this episode, Carlos & Jason are joined by Ivor Barbrook to complete the three-episode focus on AI and construction. The three dive into how AI isn't changing the art of planning, how to implement new tech in this rapidly evolving area, and the real-life impact of AI and construction that Ivor has seen first-hand. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Fol…

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E 23: Turbo-chart CEO chats construction planning and schedule risk analysis 35:41

9M ago35:41

35:41

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by construction project planning and schedule risk analysis powerhouse Santosh Bhat. The three discuss the world of risk assessment in construction, whether AI will play a positive or negative role, and how the benefit of planning might not be the plan, but the process. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow J…

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E22: nPlan CEO Dev Amratia on AI and construction 32:43

9M ago32:43

32:43

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Dev Amratia, CEO of nPlan. In the first of three episodes focusing on AI and Scheduling, the guys discuss cutting through the noise in the AI space and prioritising action. They also dive into AI schedule analysis, who benefits, and where it can go. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin…

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E21: Plan Makers & Plan Takers in Construction Projects 20:36

9M ago20:36

20:36

In this episode, Jason & Carlos chat about the spiralling costs of HS2 before diving into planning and the supply chain. The two discuss how all project teams can be split into 'plan makers' and 'plan takers', and the impact that this has on how short-term planning is run. Listen to find out if subcontractors and contractors should work on the same…

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E20: Is integrated planning possible in construction? 22:43

10M ago22:43

22:43

In this episode, Jason & Carlos discuss why projects lean towards either top-down or bottom-up planning - and which is better. They cover how lookahead plans fit into the weekly planning process and how this governs what actually happens on the project - as well as diving into the granular, daily planning underneath. Is fully integrated planning a …

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E19: CEO of PLINX on safety, efficiency & sustainability in construction 27:48

10M ago27:48

27:48

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Tommy, Co-Founder & CEO of PLINX. They discuss his varied background as a product invention designer, through to his current mission to improve communication, collaboration, and coordination on construction projects. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin…

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E18: Talking to Deswik about Mining vs Construction 26:20

10M ago26:20

26:20

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Pieter & Pat from Deswik and discuss all things mining, 'schedule optimised design', mass haul routes... and yoga? Deswik frees up mining engineers' time and gives them the tools and resources to engineer better plans, examine more scenarios and consequently drive lower costs. Check out Pieter's Linkedi…

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E17: How do European and UK projects compare? 23:07

10M ago23:07

23:07

In this episode, Jason & Carlos discuss the differences between Europe's biggest infrastructure project and the UK's largest. Does a calm project environment deliver better results than a high-energy one? Would communal meals work as well in the UK to bring everyone together? They also discuss the top 50 construction technology start-ups, and how t…

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E 16: Advice for Engineers from a CPB Construction Manager 33:02

10M ago33:02

33:02

In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Andrew Wiadrowski, Construction Manager for CPB working on the Warringah Freeway Upgrade Project in Australia. Drawing from his experience progressing from site engineer to construction manager on infrastructure projects, Andrew discusses how the role of engineers have changed, and where he recommends b…

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E 15: 2023 Contractor League Table Predictions 22:01

11M ago22:01

22:01

In this episode, Carlos and Jason predict who they think will top the Contractor League Table in 2023. They discuss Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall, Kier, Mace, Keller and a few more contenders. They also dive into how important the relationship between section engineer / package leads and quantity surveyors are - including answering whether UK engi…

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E14: Lessons from a Laing O'Rourke Senior Project Manager 25:22

11M ago25:22

25:22

In this episode, Carlos and Jason are joined by Laing O'Rourke Senior Project Manager, Calvin Palace. They discuss the HS2 Interchange Station Project in Birmingham and the similarities to HS2 Ebbsfleet and London's DLR. Calvin also shares learnings as a senior project manager from his impressive experience. They also touch on Carlos' upcoming trip…

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E13: What's the Future of Construction in the UK? 23:28

11M ago23:28

23:28

In this episode, Carlos and Jason discuss the How We Build Now report by Procore. The report suggests the UK market is entering a confident and strong 12 months, which seems pretty at odds with other headlines in the region...so, what's really going on? They also discuss self-delivery vs subcontracting approaches to dig into the costs and benefits …

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E12: Design and Delay in Construction 25:26

11M ago25:26

25:26

In this episode, Carlos and Jason chat about the chaotic reality of what it's like for teams delivering real projects. They also delve into delay in construction, and how the approach and execution of the design phase plays a critical role, before discussing the 2-year delay announced for HS2 in the UK. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on L…

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E:11 What can NEOM learn from HS2? 25:13

12M ago25:13

25:13

Jacobs Construction Manager Josh Weatherly joins Carlos & Jason for this episode. The three discuss Josh's experience working on NEOM & how Apple's Vision Pro could impact construction. Design & BIM come to mind when considering the new Apple venture into AR headsets. But what could it mean for reality capture? Would it impact things like generatin…

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E10: Changes to Major Infrastructure Delivery 22:10

12M ago22:10

22:10

In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss how Infrastructure is changing, and spend a bit of time talking about QFlow securing Series A funding. Opening up the infrastructure bids to a broader pool could be the breath of fresh air that the industry needs, and how economies of scale play a role, and whether clients should take ownership of purchasing.…

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E9: Is NEOM Really Happening? 25:06

12M ago25:06

25:06

In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss the progress on the NEOM project, and what they think the reality is - as well as the world's biggest concrete pour...or is that cement? They discuss the Saudi Vision 2030 & the five major parts of the NEOM project. The Line, Trojna, Oxagon, Sindalah, and an airport. With so many contracts awarded so far, the…

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