15 APR 2024 · 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!

1 APR 2024 · 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!

15 MAR 2024 · 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!

1 MAR 2024 · 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!

15 FEB 2024 · 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!

1 FEB 2024 · 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!

15 JAN 2024 · 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 Thanks for listening!

1 JAN 2024 · 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 Thanks for listening!

30 NOV 2023 · 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/ Thanks for listening!

30 OCT 2023 · 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/ Thanks for listening!