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The Take Off - The Quantity Surveying Podcast

Mick Donaghy
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The Take Off is a Specialist Quantity Surveying Podcast showcasing the journey's of Quantity Surveyors Globally. Each week, your host, Mick Donaghy will interview a leading Quantity Surveying Entrepreneur or Leader within the Built Environment to share their story. Our goal is to educate, inspire and offer advice for Quantity Surveyors navigating the globally construction industry. As we all know,... more

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What’s it really like moving to Australia as a Quantity Surveyor?

In this episode of The Take Off Podcast, Mick breaks down the reality of relocating overseas to build a career in construction — from starting out on site and improving communication ... more

From small family contractors in Spain…

to working on the Camp Nou redevelopment for FC Barcelona…

to leading cost strategy for Amazon across Europe and beyond.

In this episode, We're joined by Alberto Fernandez, MRICS chartered quantity surveyor an... more

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What happens when an electrical engineer, estimator, and salesperson becomes a construction tech founder?

You get The Measuring Company — and one of the fastest-growing remote estimating models in Australia.

In this episode, Joey Hidalgo, Founder & ... more

What does it really take to become a quantum expert in construction?

In this episode of The Take Off Podcast, Joe Stewart, Director at JS Held, shares how he went from a 16-year-old university student in Scotland to a trusted figure in dispute resol... more

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Recent Guests

Alberto Fernandez
Senior Cost Engineer at Amazon with over 15 years of experience in construction, formerly worked for FC Barcelona.
Amazon
Episode: EP 173 | Alberto Fernandez – Senior Cost Engineer at Amazon on Stadiums, AI and a Global Career in Construction
Joey Hidalgo
Founder and CEO of The Measuring Company
The Measuring Company
Episode: EP 172 | Joey Hidalgo – Founder & CEO of The Measuring Company on Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Estimating at Scale
Orla Kellehan
Senior Quantity Surveyor at John Sisk and an APC assessor and counselor for the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.
John Sisk
Episode: EP 170 | Orla Kellehan - Chartered Quantity Surveyor at John Sisk on a Life as a Female QS, Mother & Leader in the Global Construction Sector
Aaron Tomsett
Group Operations Director at Cost Plan Group, with over 20 years in the construction industry
Cost Plan Group
Episode: EP 168 | Mastering the Fundamentals is the Real QS Superpower with Aaron Tomsett from Costplan Group
Alan Bertram
Chartered quantity surveyor with over 30 years of experience.
TTPP
Episode: EP 167 | Director of Quantity Surveying at TTPP on a Life & Career in Quantity Surveying
Neil Watson
Director of Savills Australia and New Zealand with a background in construction management and quantity surveying.
Savills
Episode: EP 166 | Leadership, Loyalty, and Letting Go—A Raw Chat with Neil Watson
Lachlan Stuart
Men's coach, founder of The Man That Can Project, and accomplished marathon runner
The Man That Can Project
Episode: EP 165 - The power of Making one Hard Decision and sticking to it
Colin Addley
Founder and president of Admore Services with over 50 years of experience in construction.
Admore Services
Episode: EP 163 | 50 Years of Lessons with Colin Addley from Addmore Services
Rachel Bermoy
Founder of Buteras, a platform addressing the skills gap in engineering and construction.
Buteras
Episode: EP 162 - The skills gap is worse than ever with Rachel Bermoy from Büteros

Host

Mick Donaghy
Managing Director of Geddon and host of the show, Mick Donaghy brings a wealth of experience in executive recruitment and the construction industry to the discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Excellent Listen for those in the Construction Industry

    A great listen for anyone wanting to have a listen to current affairs in the Construction Industry in Australia and NZ. Light hearted conversations make it easy listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daydola
    Australia2 years ago
  • English please

    Terrible hosts they don’t even speak English, Can’t understand a word that they’re saying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jewhead101
    Australia4 years ago
  • Excellent Interview with David Madden

    What an excellent interview with David Madden. His thoughts on the construction industry and leadership really resonated with me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter-down-under
    Australia5 years ago
  • Made to Measure

    Insightful and exciting podcast full of fresh ideas and ways to look at the construction industry. Great format, guests and host. Recommend a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SamAtkinson
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Interesting and helpful

    A must listen to everyone in the industry during times such. Mick smoothly takes through the conversation with established professionals on their views in work and industry. Also look for his tips on enhancing oneself in present challenging environment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sumitagarwal1510
    India5 years ago

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Listeners find the insights shared by industry experts to be both enlightening and practical, making it a valuable resource for career growth.
The conversational style of interviews creates an engaging environment that combines personal stories with professional advice.

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EP 173 | Alberto Fernandez – Senior Cost Engineer at Amazon on Stadiums, AI and a Global Career in Construction
Q: What would your advice be to someone recently graduated or with a couple of years experience?
Keep learning the basics and try to surf the AI wave as soon as possible to stay relevant in the industry.
EP 171 | Joseph Stewart, Director of JS Held - A Deep Dive Into Quantum expert Work
Q: What advice would you give for someone looking to move into expert work?
Exposure to various types of projects and familiarity with different forms of contracts is important, alongside a solid grounding in quantity surveying.
EP 171 | Joseph Stewart, Director of JS Held - A Deep Dive Into Quantum expert Work
Q: What would you say the major differences are, if you're making a move from, say, a traditional quantity surveying role into a more specialized role, say, within disputes or claims?
The major differences include a shift in focus from a multifaceted role to a more distilled role that concentrates solely on quantity surveying aspects, especially in terms of quantification and costing.
EP 170 | Orla Kellehan - Chartered Quantity Surveyor at John Sisk on a Life as a Female QS, Mother & Leader in the Global Construction Sector
Q: Did you have any certain strategies or ways of asking for that accommodation?
After realizing I needed a work-life balance, I proposed a four-day work week that was agreed upon by my company.
EP 170 | Orla Kellehan - Chartered Quantity Surveyor at John Sisk on a Life as a Female QS, Mother & Leader in the Global Construction Sector
Q: Did you feel like that took you to a different level?
Yes, living in Australia expanded my perspective and exposed me to diverse cultures.

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Focused on the field of Quantity Surveying, this show features in-depth discussions with leading professionals and entrepreneurs in the built environment. Each episode highlights the diverse journeys and insights of Quantity Surveyors, addressing key issues within the construction industry, including project management, cost estimation, and the evolving landscape of technology in construction. Listeners can expect candid conversations about both the challenges and triumphs faced by these leaders, making it a valuable resource for individuals interested in or actively engaged in Quantity Surveying and related fields.

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Recent guests on The Take Off include:

1. Alberto Fernandez
2. Joey Hidalgo
3. Orla Kellehan
4. Aaron Tomsett
5. Alan Bertram
6. Neil Watson
7. Lachlan Stuart
8. Colin Addley

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