Join Jason, Carlos, and returning guest Thomas Schultz as they tackle one of construction's most fundamental yet unresolved challenges: how should master schedules actually function in project delivery? 🏗️ Core Questions Explored: * Can one schedule serve both contract reporting and day-to-day construction coordination? * The tension between commercial requirements and construction team autonomy * Why detailed master schedules often conflict with on-site realities * The trade-offs between control, flexibility, and project speed ⚖️ Key Discussion Areas: * The gap between planning teams and construction delivery * Resource allocation and schedule ownership across project phases * How contract structures influence scheduling approaches * The challenge of updating versus adapting to site conditions 🎯 Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction from South London, Clapham & Germany 05:35 – Why master schedules play multiple roles on projects 14:06 – The trust gap between planning and construction teams 28:53 – Commercial recovery vs. delivery optimization 46:06 – Should schedules be planned to Level 5 detail? 1:00:04 – Connecting everything to one schedule: promise or problem? Check out the Off Site Newsletter: https://offsite.aphex.co/

Join Jason and Carlos for their 100th episode, joined by members of the Aphex team with construction backgrounds. Kelvin (Engineer), Thomas Schulz (Engineer/Quantity Surveyor), and Cam Rainger (Engineer). Breaking away from polished industry success stories, the team discusses why the most valuable learning in construction comes from project failures. The conversation explores professional mistakes and their consequences, covering trust and verification on construction teams, documentation failures, commercial risk management, and the balance between proactive problem-solving and following procedures.  Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode 100 introduction and celebration 03:24 - Team introductions and new format explanation 08:06 - Cam's Story 16:01 - Thomas' Story 25:40 - Carlos' Story 32:38 - Kelvin's Story  Check out the Off Site Newsletter: https://offsite.aphex.co/

Join Jason, Carlos, and special guest Sam Hanisch as they dive into three developments shaping the global construction landscape: 🏗️ Southeast Asia's Construction Giants: Explore the $500 billion Southeast Asian construction market growing at 6% annually. Discover major players from state-owned Indonesian contractors to international specialists, plus massive projects like the $40 billion Trans-Sumatra Highway. 🤖 Trunk Tools' $40M AI Revolution: Analyse the construction AI startup's massive Series B funding and their RAG platform connecting construction documents, drawings, and schedules. Examine what this means for AI in construction versus existing solutions. ⚡ The Future of Planning Professionals: Discuss a controversial post claiming expensive planners earning $200-400K are becoming obsolete. Evaluate whether technology will replace traditional planning roles or transform them. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:26 - Southeast Asian construction market analysis 12:40 - Trunk Tools funding and technology breakdown 34:29 - The obsolete planner debate Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos as they tackle three construction industry topics: 🏗️ China's Mega Dam Project: Exploring the $140 billion Yarlung Zangbo Dam - three times larger than Three Gorges Dam and requiring 12.5 miles of tunnels through Tibet's deepest canyon. 📊 Mega Project Success Framework: Analyzing MACE's 10 pillars for successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects and what separates winners from costly failures. 🤝 ConTech Sales Strategy: Examining whether construction technology companies should sell directly or through reseller partnerships - and what this means for customers. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:05 - China's Yarlung Zangbo Dam 09:46 - MACE's Project Delivery Report 24:16 - Construction Tech Go-to-Market Strategy Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos as they explore three major developments in construction and technology: 🏗️ Mega Projects Surge: Analysis of Mace's new report showing 11,000+ live megaprojects worth $15 trillion globally - a 4x increase since 2010. Why are projects getting bigger, and what's driving this trend? 🌐 AI Browser Revolution: The emerging battle between Perplexity, OpenAI, and Google for AI-enabled browsers that could automate construction workflows from form-filling to document control. 💰 UK Infrastructure Wave: Major project approvals including Sizewell C nuclear, A66 highway expansion, and the Midlands Rail Hub connecting 50 stations. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:32 - Mace's Mega Project Report 19:00 - AI Browser Revolution 32:23 - UK Infrastructure Wave Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Offsite Podcast as they tackle three fresh topics from the world of construction: 🎯 Design Management Best Practices: Explore the persistent challenges of scheduling and coordinating design in construction projects. Discover why design delays plague major projects and examine effective strategies for managing complex design workflows, resource constraints, and multi-disciplinary coordination. ⚖️ Oracle Licensing Controversy: Dive into the contentious terms of service surrounding Oracle's Primavera P6 software. Uncover the implications of data ownership policies and licensing requirements that are sparking industry-wide debate about customer rights and software vendor practices. 🤝 Who Should Own The Project's Tech: Analyse a LinkedIn discussion about who should drive technology decisions on construction projects. Examine the pros and cons of clients, contractors, or supply chain partners taking the lead on software selection and implementation. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Autonomous Highway Construction 03:22 - Design Management Deep Dive 16:41 - Oracle Licensing Terms Analysis 29:36 - Who Should Own The Project's Tech Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos in episode 95 of The Offsite Podcast as they tackle three complex topics shaping modern construction delivery: 🏗️ Construction Roles Decoded: Jason and Carlos break down the confusing world of mega project delivery roles - from general contractors to delivery partners and managing contractors. They explore when you'd use each role and how risk flows through these contractual relationships. 📋 Framework Projects Deep Dive: The duo discuss the rising trend of framework-style project delivery that's reshaping infrastructure. They examine why clients choose frameworks over traditional delivery and the unique challenges of managing geographically dispersed work. 🚢 Tanzania's $10 Billion Port Gamble: The pair analyses the on-again, off-again mega port project backed by China's Belt and Road Initiative. They discuss the trade-offs countries face with international infrastructure funding and 99-year lease agreements. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Bridge Design Disasters 03:09 - Construction Delivery Roles Analysi  20:17 - Framework Projects Discussion 37:26 - Tanzania Port Project Update Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos in Episode 94 of The Offsite Podcast as they explore three major developments shaping the construction industry: 🛣️ Abidjan-Lagos Corridor: They dive into the $15 billion, 1,000-kilometre coastal highway connecting five West African nations. The duo explores funding challenges and potential contractors for this transformative infrastructure project serving 300 million people. 🤖 Contractor AI-Powered Tools: They explore how contractors like Skanska and Granite Construction are using AI to build custom solutions like "Asphalt Guru" and "Safety Sidekick." Does this fundamentally change the build-versus-buy equation for construction technology? 💰 Outcomes as a Service in Construction: They analyse the emerging pricing model where companies pay for results rather than software access. The hosts examine the benefits and complexities of this approach, from risk allocation to outcome measurement challenges. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - West African Highway Project 07:58 - AI Development in Construction Companies 24:23 - Outcomes-as-a-Service Deep Dive Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos in Episode 93 of The Off Site podcast as they explore three topics shaping the construction industry: 🔗 The First End-to-End Tendering Platform: Dive into the merger between Australian platform E1 and UK-based C-Link, creating the industry's first connected solution from quote to contract. Discover why the gap between pre-contract estimating and post-award procurement has persisted for so long. 💰 The VC Money Rush: Analysis of the record-breaking $3-4 billion flowing into construction tech startups in early 2025. Explore whether this venture capital influx actually benefits contractors, including the hidden costs of VC-backed software and how investor expectations shape products. 🏆 League Table Shake-Up: Acciona tops the UK contractor league table for the first time with a £400 million waterworks win. What does this mean for competition and international contractors in the UK market? Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & German Bunker News 05:08 - E1 and C-Link Merger Analysis 19:51 - Construction Tech VC Investment Discussion 30:50 - Acciona's League Table Win Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos as they dive into three compelling construction topics: 🚄 Poland's €30 Billion Transport Hub: Poland's most ambitious infrastructure project, combining a new airport with 2,000km of high-speed rail - can they deliver by 2032? 🏗️ Motif vs Autodesk: Former Autodesk CEO launches cloud-based design platform to challenge the industry giant's dominance in construction software. 👷 The Strategic Corporal: How individual site leaders can make or break technology adoption on construction projects, plus the key personas that shape change.  Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & 3D Printed Bridge Discussion 03:41 - Poland's Central Communications Port Project 12:06 - Motif vs Autodesk: The Design Software Battle 24:20 - Construction Project Personas & Tech Adoption Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos as they explore three major infrastructure and technology developments: 🚄 Japan's $60 Billion Maglev Project: Explore Japan's ambitious $60 billion Chuo Shinkansen Maglev project connecting Tokyo to Nagoya in 40 minutes. Discover the engineering challenges of building 250 kilometres of tunnel through earthquake-prone terrain and fault lines deep underground. 💰 Germany's €500 Billion Bet: Germany announces a massive infrastructure fund to transform its roads, railways, and digital networks. Learn how this fiscally conservative nation plans to double its infrastructure spending over the next decade. 🏗️ Construction Tech Headlines Test: Jason, Carlos, and producer Olu examine whether construction technology companies communicate their services through a guessing game, analysing real website headlines to see if they can identify what each company does. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & AI Blackmail Discussion 04:58 - Japan's Maglev Project Deep Dive 11:52 - Germany's €500 Billion Infrastructure Fund 22:01 - Construction Tech Headline Challenge Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos for episode 90 of The Off Site podcast as they explore three industry topics: ⚡ Germany's Largest Offshore Wind Farm**: Examining a massive 960-megawatt project in the German North Sea and what it means to work on entirely privately-funded infrastructure versus government-backed projects. 🇬🇧 UK-EU Trade Deal Reset**: Breaking down the new trade agreement's potential impact on construction costs, material imports, and workforce mobility across British building sites. 💼 Construction vs Sales Background Hiring**: Discussing the ongoing debate around whether construction tech companies should prioritise industry experience or traditional sales expertise when building their teams. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 04:05 - German Wind Project 13:20 - UK-EU Trade Deal 24:05 - Industry Hiring Discussion Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos on The Off Site Podcast as they explore three major developments shaping the construction technology landscape:  💰 WakeCap's $28M Series A: The Saudi-based construction tech company secures major funding for smart hard hat workforce tracking. Explore the competitive landscape of labour productivity tracking, privacy concerns, and the technology debate between wearables, apps, and camera-based solutions. 🎪 The State of Construction Events: A candid discussion about the current conference landscape in construction - what's working, what's not, and creative ideas for making industry gatherings more valuable for attendees who sacrifice site time to attend. 🎯 Market Strategy Debate: Examining a thought-provoking LinkedIn post about go-to-market approaches in construction tech. Should startups focus on niche markets or aim broadly? The hosts debate the merits of different growth strategies in a fragmented industry. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Autodesk's controversial ad 05:32 - WakeCap's funding and workforce tracking 21:20 - Construction events discussion 33:22 - Market strategy debate Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos as they explore three key topics shaping the construction landscape: ⚡ Empire Wind Project Suspension: A look at New York's $5 billion offshore wind farm recently halted by a federal stop work order, and what project suspensions mean for construction teams. 🤖 AI Liability in Construction: Who's responsible when AI tools provide inaccurate information? The hosts examine the complex relationship between users, technology providers, and legal frameworks. 🏗️ The Long Tail of Construction: Should construction tech companies focus on the ENR 400 or the thousands of smaller firms? The hosts debate the merits of both approaches. Follow The Offsite Podcast for weekly insights into construction and infrastructure. 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Empire Wind Farm 15:15 - AI Liability in Construction 30:40 - The Long Tail of Construction Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos as they explore three topics in construction and technology: 💰 Contractors as Tech Investors: Examine the trend of major contractors like Turner launching venture capital arms to invest in construction technology, questioning whether this strategy delivers real value or creates conflicts of interest. 📋 Effective Planning Routines: Dissect a viral LinkedIn post on seven key planning habits for construction projects, evaluating which practices actually keep projects on schedule versus creating unnecessary administrative burden. 🔍 ConTech's Missing Pieces: Discover the untapped opportunities in construction technology, from comprehensive commercial forecasting tools to integrated field data capture systems that could bridge critical gaps in project delivery. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Weekend Recap 03:45 - Contractors as Tech Investors 18:37 - Planning Habits Analysis 32:27 - ConTech Opportunities  Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos in this in-studio episode of The Offsite Podcast as they explore three hot topics in construction technology: 🏗️ Data Centre Construction Trends: Is Microsoft's recent cancellation of select data centre projects a sign of market slowdown, or just a blip in an industry experiencing explosive growth? The hosts dive into surprising statistics about global data centre construction and what's driving this massive infrastructure boom. 🧩 Oracle's Construction Tech Strategy: What's happening with Oracle's collection of construction software products, such as Primavera P6 and Aconex? Jason and Carlos debate whether Oracle has a cohesive strategy in the construction tech space as competitors like Procore and Autodesk continue to evolve their unified platforms.  💻 The ConTech Vaporware Question: The hosts tackle a provocative LinkedIn post claiming that most construction technology solutions are overrated. They explore the challenges of building truly valuable construction software and the potential impact of new AI development tools on the industry. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Random Construction News 03:43 - Data Centre Construction Market 10:41 - Oracle's Position in Construction Tech 22:42 - ConTech Value Proposition Debate Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos as they welcome special guest Kelvin Kumangai to explore three industry topics:  🔧 Career Advice for New Engineers: Kelvin shares essential guidance for those entering construction today, drawing from his extensive industry experience.  🤖 Construction Hardware Innovations: The team examines non-software technologies revolutionising job sites, from automated brick-laying to advanced rigging systems.  🌍 EU's Warning on International Contractor Underbidding: Explore the growing tensions between domestic and international contractors competing for major infrastructure projects. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 04:26 - Career Advice for New Engineers 20:26 - Construction Hardware Innovations 30:37 - International Contractor Underbidding Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Offsite Podcast as they dive into: ⚡ Canada's Site C Dam: This massive hydroelectric project's engineering challenges and environmental trade-offs.  🛠️ Procore's Growth Strategy: Analysing the construction tech giant's new product announcements and what they signal for the industry.  🎸 Construction Sites as Cultural Spaces: When a French band films in the Toulouse Metro tunnel, is it an opportunity or a disruption? Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Universal Studios UK 03:19 - Site C Dam discussion 09:57 - Procore's Groundbreak event 30:38 - Bouyge's underground concert  Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Off Site podcast as they explore three key construction industry topics:  🚇 Hudson Tunnel Project: Examining America's most urgent infrastructure project - the $16 billion connection between New Jersey and New York, and the engineering challenges of building beneath the Hudson River. 💰 Tech Vendor Pricing: Debating whether contractors should be wary of construction technology vendors offering suspiciously low prices, and the trade-offs between innovation and stability. 🏟️ Brisbane Olympics 2032: Analyzing Queensland's newly unveiled Olympic delivery plan and the decision to spread venues across multiple cities throughout the state. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:58 - Hudson Tunnel Project 15:06 - Construction Tech Pricing 28:54 - Brisbane Olympics 2032 Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]

Join Jason and Carlos in this special in-person London recording as they tackle three hot topics in construction and infrastructure: 🚄 HS2 Reset Strategy: Examine the significant changes coming to the UK's ambitious high-speed rail project under new leadership. With Mark Wild stepping in as CEO following his Crossrail success, discover what this means for Britain's largest infrastructure project and the future of its delivery. 📦 The Package Size Debate: Does size matter in infrastructure contracts? Explore the fascinating dilemma facing mega-project planners when deciding between large consolidated packages versus smaller, specialized contracts, and the ripple effects these choices have on project outcomes. 🏙️ Bradfield City Center: Critical analysis of Australia's newly announced "first city in 150 years" adjacent to Western Sydney's new international airport. Is this truly a city-scale development or something else entirely? Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview 02:55 - HS2 Project Discussion 16:05 - Package Size in Infrastructure Projects 28:30 - Bradfield City Center Development Check out the Off Site newsletter here [https://offsite.aphex.co/] Follow Carlos on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-carvalho-aphex/] | Follow Jason on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlancini/] | Check out Aphex [https://www.aphex.co/?utm_source=zencastr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=offsitepod]