The Off Site Podcast

Carlos Carvalho & Jason Lancini

Welcome to the Off Site Podcast. The show with the most raw & unsolicited takes on construction and technology.
Hosted by Aphex CRO Carlos Carvalho and CEO & Head of Product Jason Lancini.

Each week, the two chat about all things construction, including tech, shocking news stories and much more! Join us for hard truths and exciting news about the construction industry.

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How Are Asia's Data Centres Being Built?

How Are Asia's Data Centres Being Built?

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 the increasing energy strain that data centres are causing.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance of being shouted out if we pick your topic!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

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How Are Asia's Data Centres Being Built?

How Are Asia's Data Centres Being Built?

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 the increasing energy strain that data centres are causing.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance of being shouted out if we pick your topic!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

Are Site Records Tanking Project Productivity?

Are Site Records Tanking Project Productivity?

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 to benefit everyone.Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance of being shouted out if we pick your topic!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

How Can Projects Successfully Tackle Procurement?

How Can Projects Successfully Tackle Procurement?

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 about? Then complete this super quick survey and you'll be in with a chance of being shouted out if we pick your topic!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

What Does The Future of Geospatial Data Look Like?

What Does The Future of Geospatial Data Look Like?

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 construction as well as look to the future of what geospatial data can offer construction.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

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

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

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.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

The Intuitive Nature of Mapping with the CEO of Propeller

The Intuitive Nature of Mapping with the CEO of Propeller

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 tech products for construction.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

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

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

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 shouldn't try to make a product that's everything to everyone.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

Are Queensland's BPIC rules counterproductive to the industry?

Are Queensland's BPIC rules counterproductive to the industry?

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 other aspects of construction.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

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

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

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 at Aphex.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

A Frank Conversation About Mental Health In Construction

A Frank Conversation About Mental Health In Construction

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 help combat mental health in construction.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

How New Plant Technology is Impacting UK Construction Projects

How New Plant Technology is Impacting UK Construction Projects

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 on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

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

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

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

Is Operational Excellence in Construction Possible?

Is Operational Excellence in Construction Possible?

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 Two contractor, the inherent level of conflict in construction contracts, and how to actually achieve Operational Excellence.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

Martinus Project Director on Leading vs Managing in Construction

Martinus Project Director on Leading vs Managing in Construction

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

Lessons from a Balfour Beatty Project Director

Lessons from a Balfour Beatty Project Director

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 differences is being a manager, or a leader? Listen to find out!Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex

CEO of Gather on Site Diaries as a Process

CEO of Gather on Site Diaries as a Process

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 Linkedin | Check out Aphex

E32: The biggest construction projects of 2024?

E32: The biggest construction projects of 2024?

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 36 years left?Can you guess more than Jason?

E 31 CEO of innDex on what makes implementation successful

E 31 CEO of innDex on what makes implementation successful

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 on Linkedin https://www.aphex.co/

E30: Construction Tech to Watch in 2024

E30: Construction Tech to Watch in 2024

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 Linkedin

E29: Which Software do Construction Projects Actually Use?

E29: Which Software do Construction Projects Actually Use?

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 Linkedin