‘Running a small building firm’ is brought to you by the HBXL Group, construction software and estimating experts in the UK. The podcast is for owners, partners, managers and estimators at residential building firms. We welcome businesses building extensions, renovations, loft conversions and new builds. We discuss everything from money and marketing, to competitors and contracts. We share advice and best practice.
Can you talk the talk? Energy price pressures, the rising cost of living, economic uncertainty… it’s no surprise that homeowners want the most energy efficient solutions for their windows and doors. Not forgetting comfort - think air quality, acoustics, warmth. And then's sustainability too. So much to consider. This episode with Joanna Mulgrew from HBXL and Kevin Morgan, Commercial Director of Crystal Direct, will give you everything you need to know - knowledge that you can pass on to your customers. Help them achieve their energy efficient (and comfortable) renovation, extension, conversion or self-build project.
Running a small building firm isn’t easy but as Neil Groom of NJG Building Solutions discusses with Jo Mulgrew, there are ways of avoiding the road blocks frequently put in the builder’s way. He’s discovered you’re never too old to grow your business, improve processes and manage time better. Can you relate?
Construction has the highest insolvency rate of all industries. In April – June 2023, a staggering 18% of all insolvencies were in construction. Simon Lazarus of the Better Business Group believes this reflects a long-standing and serious problem with the way in which so many construction companies operate. In this episode, Joanna Mulgrew, HBXL's MD, finds out what building firms can do to better protect themselves.
Are you quoting too low? Jo and Simon discuss common mistakes and explain how to put them right. They talk accurate quoting, overheads, and mark-ups. They touch on stage payments and cash flow, and more. With the right support, builders instead of just breaking even, can can go on to make decent money… This could be the start of something big!
If you want to increase your profit doing less work whilst improving your work/life balance then this episode is a must! Every sentence is a valuable tip. Joanna and Simon talk about a shift in mindset, your competitors, your goals for the future...and much more…It’s not for the faint-hearted. Simon talks cold hard truths!