The Cost of Everything

Not a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away....

This episode is all about the cost and impact of the disposable nappy (diaper) market, driven by two giants, Kimberly Clark and Proctor and Gamble with potentially long lasting environmental consequences. How has the consumer reacted and battled back? What are the costs - financial, environmental and societal?

Competition! Courtesy of ICEAA (International Cost Estimating & Analysis Association), you can get a free ticket to the ICEAA and SCAF training symposium in London on the 19th and 20th September 2024 featuring presentations and training from thought leaders in cost as well as networking opportunities in a truly international setting.

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Link to the ICEAA and SCAF training symposium in London on the 19th and 20th September 2024: https://www.iceaaonline.com/its2024/

Subscribe to the podcast for more expert insights into data visualization and its applications for cost professionals. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and share it with your network. Don’t forget to check out Andy’s 'Explore Explain' series and his latest book for more in-depth knowledge on data visualization!"

Cost estimating everything from infrastructure to software, from people to the cosmos. Amritpal is the host of the podcast, and is himself a professional cost estimator.

In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Andy Kirk, a leading data visualization expert and founder of Visualising Data Ltd. Andy shares his unique journey into the world of data visualization and its growing importance for companies and individual professionals. This episode is a must-listen for cost estimators, cost analysts, and project professionals looking to leverage data visualization in their work.

We cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Andy’s Journey into Data Visualization
• The Critical Role of Data Visualization in Major Companies like Apple.
• Using Charts and Visuals to Effectively Communicate Cost Data.
• Evolution of Teaching Approaches in Data Visualization.
• Profiles of Professionals Training in Data Visualization.
• The Rising Importance of Data Storytelling and How to Develop These Skills.
• Editorial Thinking and Making Informed Judgments in Data Visualization.
• Core Principles of Data Visualization and Key Themes from Andy’s Book.
• Understanding Your Audience When Visualizing Cost Data.

Andy also discusses his experiences teaching data visualization at prestigious institutions such as Imperial College and UCL, and provides insights from his 'Explore Explain' podcast series.

The upcoming book: Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design: Amazon.co.uk: Kirk, Andy: 9781529626544: Books
His website: https://visualisingdata.com/about/
Explore Explain podcast series: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExploreExplain/videos?app=desktop

Key Topics Covered:

• Andy Kirk's journey and career in data visualization
• The impact of data visualization on major companies like Apple
• Best practices for using charts and visuals in cost data
• Evolution of data visualization teaching methods
• Profiles of data visualization learners
• Development of data storytelling skills
• Editorial thinking and judgment in data visualization
• Principles and key themes from 'Visualising Data: A Handbook for Data Driven Design'
• Audience-centric approaches to visualizing cost data

Link to the ICEAA and SCAF training symposium in tLondon on the 19th and 20th September 2024: https://www.iceaaonline.com/its2024/

Subscribe to the podcast for more expert insights into data visualization and its applications for cost professionals. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and share it with your network. Don’t forget to check out Andy’s 'Explore Explain' series and his latest book for more in-depth knowledge on data visualization!"

Cost estimating everything from infrastructure to software, from people to the cosmos. Amritpal is the host of the podcast, and is himself a professional cost estimator.

This week we lost a true giant in the cost engineering and parametrics community, Dale Shermon, who passed away following his battle with brain cancer.

I share a tribute to Dale in this short episode.

Links to just a small amount of his works and interviews here:

Project Controls Expo 2020 – M4.16 Cost estimating methods and parametric applications

PCTV Link - https://projectcontrolstv.com/titles/354/cost-estimating-methods-and-parametric-applications

Project Controls Expo 2019 - Designing better Project outcomes from complex procurements

PCTV Link - https://projectcontrolstv.com/titles/599/designing-better-project-outcomes-from-complex-procurements

Project Controls Expo, London 2016 - Cost Estimating : What does a mature organisation look like?

PCTV Link - https://projectcontrolstv.com/titles/710/what-does-a-mature-cost-engineering-organisation-look-like

One of my favourite books from Dale:

https://www.routledge.com/Systems-Cost-Engineering-Program-Affordability-Management-and-Cost-Control/Shermon/p/book/9781138253865

Cost estimating everything from infrastructure to software, from people to the cosmos. Amritpal is the host of the podcast, and is himself a professional cost estimator.

Welcome to the cost of everything podcast and this bonus episode!

Today I talk about the things that are coming up this year on the podcast and the Cost of Everything generally. Lots of announcements and some bonus stuff for you loyal listeners!

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Cost estimating everything from infrastructure to software, from people to the cosmos. Amritpal is the host of the podcast, and is himself a professional cost estimator.

Welcome to the cost of everything podcast and the last episode of the season!

Today we continue our series on society, people and cost with an episode about coaching for cost professionals. Our guest is Matthew Easton, a professional executive coach and an established commercial leader in his own right, with an international career spanning Europe, the Middle East, and North America in a variety of sectors including IT, aviation, construction and professional services.

As an Executive Coach he is passionate about enabling individuals to achieve the results they are looking for in order to make an impact and grow their influence within their chosen organisation.

We talk about Matt got into coaching, what coaching actually is, and when you should get a coach.

Thanks to our sponsors ICEAA and more about them here: iceaaonline.com

ICEAA linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-cost-estimating-&-analysis-association-iceaa-/posts/?feedView=all

ICEAA YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCJP3E_n0-4_nwtPOvwzha3A

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Matt's Linkedin page: Matthew Easton | LinkedIn

Matt's website: MJEastonCoaching.com

Matt's email: [email protected]

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Cost estimating everything from infrastructure to software, from people to the cosmos. Amritpal is the host of the podcast, and is himself a professional cost estimator.

On today's episode I talk about the social value of firefighters, why they are indispensable to our way of life and how climate change is causing concerns for how we tackle wildfires around the world.

Thanks to our sponsors ICEAA and more about them here: iceaaonline.com

ICEAA YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCJP3E_n0-4_nwtPOvwzha3A

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Cost estimating everything from infrastructure to software, from people to the cosmos. Amritpal is the host of the podcast, and is himself a professional cost estimator.

Welcome to the, slightly delayed, cost of everything podcast. Today we continue season 8 with Chirag Shah, founder of PACE recruitment. We talk about what companies are looking for from estimators, how to be successful in the role and how the landscape is evolving, requiring us estimators to evolve too. 

Connect with Chirag on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chirag-projectcontrolsexpert/

Check out the Controls Hub: Controls hub - Project Controls Community - Home - The Controls Hub

Don't forget for ICEAA's 2024 Professional Development & Training Workshop in Minneapolis the abstract summaries are due on November 1st.

ICEAA Professional Workshop Abstract Submission: https://www.iceaaonline.com/min2024/

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Cost estimating everything from infrastructure to software, from people to the cosmos. Amritpal is the host of the podcast, and is himself a professional cost estimator.

On today's episode I talk about social value, and why estimators need to measure it and treat it as seriously as direct costs. A bee in my bonnet on this one!

ICEAA Professional Workshop Abstract Submission: https://www.iceaaonline.com/min2024/

CEBoK-S Training Workshop in the Netherlands, link to registration page: Link

Value of a Green Bridge episode: Link

Social Value of the Waterways episode: Link

Value to Society episode: Link

More information about ICEAA: iceaaonline.com

ICEAA YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCJP3E_n0-4_nwtPOvwzha3A

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Cost estimating everything from infrastructure to software, from people to the cosmos. Amritpal is the host of the podcast, and is himself a professional cost estimator.

Our guest today is Gareth Dennis, Railway Engineer, Writer and Podcaster in his own right. We talk about why the social value of a project gets so watered down as you get towards the investment decision,  the expenditure on rail infrastructure and how it does provide an indicator of the inequality across the UK and how opportunity is created by increasing the ability to travel sustainably!

ICEAA Professional Workshop Abstract Submission: https://www.iceaaonline.com/min2024/

Link to Route2 Webinar The Power of Quantifying Your Value2 Society:
Free webinar link

Link to Gareth's podcast: Youtube link

More information about ICEAA: iceaaonline.com

ICEAA YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCJP3E_n0-4_nwtPOvwzha3A

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Cost estimating everything from infrastructure to software, from people to the cosmos. Amritpal is the host of the podcast, and is himself a professional cost estimator.

Welcome to this episode of the cost of everything podcast. In this 3rd episode of the season, I talk to the Dr of Happiness Andy Cope, founder of the Art of Brilliance, and we discuss the value of happiness.

Link to the Art of Brilliance: www.artofbrilliance.co.uk

ICEAA's Software Special Interest Group future of IT Cost Estimation event. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpd-uhpzkvHtNQp0upGczON-xrj4mzEJFR#/registration

Find out more by going to the NESMA page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/events/thefutureofitcostestimation7105642647179919360/

ICEAA All-member virtual: ICEAAonline.com/membership/townhall

More information about ICEAA and the upcoming webinar on the website: iceaaonline.com

ICEAA YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCJP3E_n0-4_nwtPOvwzha3A

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Cost estimating everything from infrastructure to software, from people to the cosmos. Amritpal is the host of the podcast, and is himself a professional cost estimator.