Episodes

  • Knowledge Counts: Lean and Green Construction

    Knowledge Counts: Lean and Green Construction
    May 29 2024
    In this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, host Wendy Hobbs speaks with Stephani Carter, Owner and CEO of EcoAmmo Sustainable Consulting. They will be discussing the benefits of bringing everyone in early on a construction project to identify and mitigate risks as soon as possible.
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    39 mins
  • Knowledge Counts: Project Procurement & Risk

    Knowledge Counts: Project Procurement & Risk
    Apr 19 2024
    In this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, host Wendy Hobbs speaks with Geoff Lobley, Instructor of Civil Engineering Technology in the School of Construction at SAIT. They will be discussing different forms of procurement and the risks they bring to the parties involved. • Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F) • Producer: Ryan Schriml • Guest: Geoff Lobley, P. Tech. (Eng.), GSC About Our Guest: Geoff Lobley, P. Tech. (Eng.), GSC has been an instructor in the School of Construction at SAIT for five years. He comes into construction naturally, as his grandfather was a builder in northern Saskatchewan, and his father supervised road construction crews. His career started working for a small trade contractor, and he soon moved into the world of general contracting. He was part of the leadership and estimating team on projects ranging from multi-family, high-rise, commercial, retail, and industrial in Alberta and British Columbia. As a project manager, Geoff managed projects under several delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Construction Management, as well as managing trades who worked under a unit-rate model. Since transitioning into a career as an educator, Geoff has expanded his project vocabulary to include Lean methods and Integrated Project Delivery. By helping his students understand the different ways a project can be delivered, he hopes to continue positively impacting the construction industry. For complete show notes, go to ciqs.org/podcast.
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    25 mins
  • Knowledge Counts: Smart Building Technology

    Knowledge Counts: Smart Building Technology
    Nov 15 2023
    In this episode of Knowledge Counts, host Wendy Hobbs speaks with Diane Lee from H.H. Angus & Associates about Smart Building Technology. • Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F) • Producer: Ryan Schriml • Guest: Diane Lee About Our Guest: Diane Lee, Project Director, Technology Division, H.H. Angus & Associates Diane brings a diverse background of over 15 years of construction, commissioning, project management and advisory experience across a multitude of building sectors. In her past performance working as a consultant, Principal of an independent commissioning firm in Calgary and Director of Technical Services and Building Performance for one of the largest construction companies in Canada, it has complemented her strive for continuous improvement with a focus on significant impact to project delivery, client management and change management. Her focus is driven by valuing and understanding client and project requirements and the successful implementation in meeting strategic objectives. She continues her career path in the building and technology industry focused on high complex projects within HHA’s Technology Division and is a technical resource to HHA’s Strategy & Digital Services, Angus Connect Division. For complete show notes, go to ciqs.org/podcast.
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    19 mins
  • Knowledge Counts: Mental Health And Burnout In Our Profession

    Knowledge Counts: Mental Health And Burnout In Our Profession
    Oct 9 2023
    For this issue of Knowledge Counts, we are speaking with Ross Huartt about mental health and burnout in our profession. • Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F) • Producer: Ryan Schriml • Guest: Ross Huartt, PQS About Our Guest: Ross is a highly qualified and accredited Professional Quantity Surveyor registered with the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and is a recipient of the prestigious Gold Seal Certification in Estimation issued by the Canadian Construction Association. His diverse experience includes major projects in civil infrastructure, medical, educational, and commercial developments. A UK-trained professional, his experiences include risk analysis, planning, value engineering, contractual negotiations, forensic accounting, and project management. He is known as an innovative expert with a keen eye for disrupting the status quo and embracing developments in technology and sustainability. As a dedicated and creative leader, Ross continues to transform the company into a uniquely integrated solutions provider. His strategic visions have seen the company expand across Canada with over 15 offices and 150 employees. For complete show notes, go to ciqs.org/podcast.
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    25 mins
  • Knowledge Counts: Our journey to PQS with Ross Huartt, Erin Brownlow, and Wyatt Clairmont

    Knowledge Counts: Our journey to PQS with Ross Huartt, Erin Brownlow, and Wyatt Clairmont
    Sep 7 2023
    For this issue of Knowledge Counts, we are speaking with three CIQS members who share the path they took to join CIQS and earn their designations. • Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F) • Producer: Ryan Schriml • Guests: Ross Huartt, Erin Brownlow, and Wyatt Clairmont About Our Guest: Ross Huartt Ross is a highly qualified and accredited Professional Quantity Surveyor registered with the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and is a recipient of the prestigious Gold Seal Certification in Estimation issued by the Canadian Construction Association. His diverse experience includes major projects in civil infrastructure, medical, educational, and commercial developments... Erin Brownlow Erin Brownlow is the Manager, Halifax Office & Senior Quantity Surveyor for Hanscomb. A graduate of the NSCC Architectural Engineering Technician program, and a Professional Quantity Surveyor - Fellow (PQS(F)), MRICS, GSC and C. Tech with over 20 years experience working in the construction industry… Wyatt Clairmont Wyatt holds a Business Administration degree from Brandon University, a Civil Engineering Technology diploma from SAIT and a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) designation from the CIQS. Wyatt is an accomplished Professional Quantity Surveyor that has worked on projects of various sizes and various locations, including on affordable housing projects, schools and government office building in Nunavut and NWT… For complete show notes, go to ciqs.org/podcast.
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    25 mins
  • Knowledge Counts: Stakeholder Engagement

    Knowledge Counts: Stakeholder Engagement
    Jul 25 2023
    In this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, host Wendy Hobbs speaks with Harman Sandhu about Stakeholder Engagement. • Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F) • Producer: Ryan Schriml • Guest: Harman Sandhu About Our Guest: Harman is a project manager with Altus Group and has provided project management and consulting services for the commercial real estate industry in Canada for the past eight years. He also instructs second-year Civil Engineering Technology students at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) about contracts and regulations as related to the construction industry. For complete show notes, go to ciqs.org/podcast
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    23 mins
  • Knowledge Counts: Modified Design Build Projects

    Knowledge Counts: Modified Design Build Projects
    Jun 10 2023
    In this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, host Wendy Hobbs speaks with Mykola Pulnyev, PQS about Modified Design Build Projects. • Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F) • Producer: Ryan Schriml • Guest: Mykola Pulnyev, PQS About Our Guest: Born in Ukraine, Mykola embarked on his journey to become a mechanical engineer before migrating to Toronto in 2002. His initial foray into the Canadian job market saw him working on a construction site alongside a Ukrainian plumber. His determination and passion to construction led to his enrollment at George Brown College in 2004 to study Construction Engineering Technology. An influential figure in his academic journey was Clint Kissoon, a construction cost estimation professor, who guided him to join the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) in 2006. Mykola achieved his Professional Quantity Surveyor designation in 2014, demonstrating his steadfast commitment to his craft. Upon graduation, Mykola's professional career took flight as a Junior Estimator for a family-owned design-builder firm in Barrie, Ontario. His career trajectory included roles in prestigious firms such as AECOM, AMEC, Turner & Townsend, Faithful + Gould an SNC Lavalin company, and finally EllisDon. Mykola contributed to the Toronto-York-Spadina Subway Extension, Maple Leaf Foods Processing Facility, Bay Adelaide East Tower, and the Darlington Nuclear Power Plant Refurbishment. Today, Mykola serves as the Prime Contract Director for the EllisDon-EBC Joint Venture Saguenay, Quebec office, continuing his legacy of QS excellence. For complete show notes, go to ciqs.org/podcast
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    32 mins
  • Knowledge Counts: Beyond the Blueprint: The Role of Specialized Quantity Surveyors

    Knowledge Counts: Beyond the Blueprint: The Role of Specialized Quantity Surveyors
    Feb 8 2023
    For this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, host Wendy Hobbs speaks with Kelly Parker about the responsibilities of a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) quantity surveyor on a construction project. • Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F) • Producer: Ryan Schriml • Guest: Kelly Parker, PQS About Our Guest: Kelly Parker, PQS, has over 25 years of experience working as a contractor’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) quantity surveyor in the UK before relocating to Canada and joining Tech-Cost in 2015 as an M&E cost consultant. As a “poacher turned gamekeeper”, she understands how services are installed on-site, which is key when preparing estimates and reviewing change. She volunteers as a CIQS Ambassador and she is excited about promoting the Institute and quantity surveying as a strong career choice. “As quantity surveyors, the world is our oyster, and we are limited only by our own beliefs.” For complete show notes, go to https://ciqs.org/podcast
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    23 mins