Duncan Cartlidge Online

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026. duncancartlidgeonline : Insights for construction professionals. If you work in the construction industry, then the duncancartlidgeonline podcast is an essential source of information. Established in 2020, duncancartlidgeonline, has over 9 hours of video presentations on quantity surveying (taking off quantities/quantity takeoffs), construction management, estimating, project management and cost advice and all for £7 a month which includes online support. Over the last two seasons of podcasts duncancartlidgeonline have kept construction professionals, including quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry and the professions. Topics have included extensions of time, latent and patent defects, construction claims, planning approval delays, skills shortages and much more. The third season continues with more construction insights on current issues. Podcasts are recorded in the company of my red labrador Barney, who keeps his eye on proceedings as well as offering some timely advice. And then of course there is my favourite superhero Mothman, intrigued? You'll have to download to learn more. Duncan Cartlidge is a quantity surveyor and a fellow of the RICS with over 50 years' experience in UK and European construction project delivery. In addition, he is the author of several best-selling books including, the Quantity Surveyor's and the Construction Project Manager's pocketbooks and New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice now in its fifth edition. In this episode; the RICS is changing the rules for candidates taking their APC. From January 2026 there will be a limit of four attempts. This is to try to ensure that candidates are full prepared for their ordeal rather than just racking up and hoping for the best. The latest podcast tells the story from the 1970s when the exams were set and moderated by the RICS complete with trick questions to trap unsuspecting candidates. No wonder the annual pass rate was around 30 - 40%. Now moving onto AI. There have been concerns all year that the AI bubble is about to burst. These concerns became even louder in December with warnings of a global melt down on financial markets if it were to happen. So far the massive investment in AI has failed to deliver a profit. In construction many claims have been made for the benefits that AI can bring with top consultants investing heavily. The situation is reminiscent of e commerce mania at the turn of the millennium. The bottom line is; can AI deliver measurable gains in time, cost and quality? Answers on a small post card please to........ Finally, what 2026 may hold for the construction industry? Reading the endless articles in the construction press on the prospects for 2026 it becomes apparent that opinions are mixed. If there is a consensus it is that things have been so bad lately, that on a range of possibilities things can only get better. I hope that you enjoyed this episode of the duncancartlidgeonline podcast.  Barney and I would really appreciate it if you could find the time to write a review and spread the word. Until next time - take care. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Insights for construction professionals 

In this festive retrospective Duncan Cartlidge reflects on; Bob the Builder's creaking knees, Mothman finally flutters away, ready mix concrete drones and dodgy after dinner jokes! Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

Duncan Cartlidge Online : Insights for construction professionals In this episode: Sustainability slowdown - what's behind the decline in interest in green construction? Preparing the final account - what to include and perhaps I was wrong, The future of quantity surveying is under threat. Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

Welcome to this new podcast from duncancartlidgeonline - the online resource for constructional professionals. In this episode; Getting applications for interim payments right, Robby the robot to the rescue and at last,,as if we didn't already know, the RICS issue their skills shortages survey. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com Duncan Cartlidge Online - Insights for construction professionals  

In episode 4 of season 3 Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Tendering procedure, AI in construction and the RICS and its total disconnect from their membership. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonine.com  

In this jam-packed episode 3, Duncan Cartlidge looks at: The AI hype - is AI all it's cracked up to be, even the RICS are sceptical, Extensions of time and loss and expense and Will it, won't it - PPP, can the government afford not to reintroduce it? Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

In this episode Duncan Cartlidge, with the help of Barney look at; IPMS binned and a new COMP7 in 2026, Circular construction: it is really feasible? and Alliancing: could it deliver? Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

Welcome back! In this first podcast of season 3 Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Building Safety Act Update,  Remember partnering, Taming mega projects and Getting paid. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com   

In this final podcast for season two, Duncan Cartlidge takes a retrospective look at the past few months, including: the continuing farce of mothman, Gen Z demand break out spaces and temperature control on site, the elephants in the room: skills shortages and corruption and a fresh look at hard hats. We'll be back in August/September with season 3. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

In the penultimate episode of season 2 Duncan Cartlidge looks at, Target setting, The Infrastructure strategy and calls for the RICS to come clean over mothgate. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

In this jam packed episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses, Mental health and the macho construction industry culture, if construction is to become more diverse this has to be addressed. Grenfell eight years on - are buildings safer ? More problems for the skills shortage and at last, a licencing scheme for domestic builders?  Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

In this podcast Duncan Cartlidge investigates the peril of ignoring risk as well as asking, how can we stamp out corruption in construction? Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

In the episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses; The confusion surounding value engineering and value management, The increasing use of snagging inspectors and New procurement guidlines. As well as an update on Mothgate! Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

In this episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses, the controversial decision on whether to Re-introduce the Private Finance Initiative and asks Is the RICS out of control ? Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

In this packed episode of the second series Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Build baby build hits the buffers, what's happening to the government house building targets, What exactly is Should-cost planning? and finally Corruption is now a familly affair -more bad news for construction's image. Thanks for listening and please don't forget to subscribe. Duncan Cartlidge FRICS www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

In this episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Draining the swamp-the continued fall out from Grenfell, RICS president steps aside during a confidential internal review, Net zero targets for existing commercial buildings and Relief from payment problems ? Thanks for listening. Please don't forget to subscribe. Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

In this packed episode we will discuss;  The credibility of building estimates, Dumbing down apprenticeships, What price safety? Measuring embodied carbon and The strange case of moths and the new RICS president.  Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

Welcome to this podcast, In the episode from duncancartlidgeonline we discuss; The impact of the Construction Safety Act on procurement, attracting talent, and it's MIPIM time ! Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline  

Happy 2025 and welcome back to duncancartlidgeonline.com podcasts. Thank you for your support in 2024. If you're new to the podcasts, please don't forget to catch up with previous episodes. In the first episode of 2025; Tackling fraud in construction, Is this the year AI increases construction productivity? and Attracting people to construction.  Duncan Cartlidge www.duncancartlidgeonline.com  

In this final episode for 2024 we discuss; the year ahead for construction as well as a light-hearted look at Christmas past. Thank you for your support in 2024. We hope you have a happy festive season and a prosperous new year. See you in 2025 Duncan and Barney Duncan Cartlidge Online www.duncancartlidgeonline