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This week we have a special edition video with Paul, sharing his honest predictions for 2026 across the construction and infrastructure sector. After what has been a challenging 2025 for many businesses, with redundancies across consultancies and the loss of contractors, Paul gives a grounded view on what is likely to repeat, what will recover, and where the real opportunities lie in 2026. This vi...

In this episode of Growing Consultancies, I’m joined by David Green of Churchill Cost Consultants. Churchill is a consultancy originally formed in the US, and in 2022 David was approached by the founders to set up and grow their UK and European operations from scratch. Just a few years later, the business has already grown to 36 people, with ambitious plans for continued growth across the UK and E...

Today I’m joined by James Hallworth of Workman LLP. James is a Partner at Workman and also leads their Building Technology offering. He is also the driving force behind IBOS, a specialist building technology division focused on helping property and asset owners better manage their buildings. This turned into a genuinely fascinating and educational conversation around what many people call PropTech...

Welcome to another episode of Growing Consultancies, the podcast exploring how modern construction consultancies are growing while staying true to the fundamentals of the industry. Today I’m joined by Matt Viall of Core Five. Core Five are one of a small number of cost consultancies who, in my view, are getting things right in the current market. They’re growing, evolving, and embracing new ways o...

Welcome to another episode of Growing Consultancies, the podcast exploring how forward-thinking construction consultancies are being built for the future. Today I am joined by Niall Aitken of Exigere. This is the second time Niall has appeared on the podcast overall, but his first time on Growing Consultancies. Exigere are, in my view, the model of a modern QS and cost consultancy. This episode is...

Inside the Growth of a Fast-Scaling Engineering Consultancy | Dan Bradley - Ep 18 Welcome to another episode of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real stories from leaders building and shaping construction consultancies across the UK and Ireland. Today I am joined by Dan Bradley of Kennedy Redford, an engineering consultancy based in Manchester that has recently expanded into Dublin. Kenn...

Scaling a Construction Consultancy the Right Way | Jason McKnight of Recom Welcome to another episode of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real stories from the leaders shaping the UK construction consultancy sector. Today I am joined by Jason McKnight of Recom, a truly fascinating business originally founded in 2015 by Jason and Joe as a Project Management consultancy. Since then, they h...

From humble beginnings to co-owner | Carolann Watson-Box - Cowburn Watson-Box Welcome to another episode of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real stories from the people shaping the UK construction consultancy sector. Today, Paul Micallef is joined by Carolann Watson-Box, co-founder of Cowburn Watson Box, a Cost and Project Management consultancy based in the North West. Carolann’s story...

The Reality Behind the Success | Rob Sweetner (KS4) -Growing Consultancies - Ep15 Welcome to Episode 15 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real, honest stories from leaders building consultancies across the UK. Today, Paul Micallef is joined by Rob Sweetner, founder of KS4, a consultancy that specialises in all things beds, from Build-to-Rent (BTR) and Co-living to Later Living and Hote...

From Drummer to Director: Building Dream Homes | Dave Lawry (Fidus) - Growing Consultancies Ep14 Welcome to Episode 14 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing the real stories of leaders building successful consultancies across the UK. In this episode, Paul Micallef is joined by Dave Lawry, founder of Fidus, a highly specialised consultancy focused on the high-end residential market, buildin...

Forget Fast Promotions - Grow at Your Own Pace | Frank Liguoro - Growing Consultancies Ep13 Welcome to Episode 13 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing honest stories from the leaders shaping construction consultancies across the UK. Today, Paul Micallef is joined by Frank Liguoro of Strata, a PM and cost consultancy primarily focused in the residential, life sciences, and healthcare secto...

Welcome to Episode 12 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real stories from leaders shaping the consultancy world across the UK and beyond. Today, Paul Micallef is joined by Kara Thompson of Faction. Faction are a relatively new player in the UK market, an Australian-founded consultancy where Kara has been leading the charge to establish their UK operation. Kara’s story is fascinating: s...

From Gary Neville to Community Legacy: Zerum’s Journey | Andrew Duffy - Growing Consultancies Episode 11 Welcome to Episode 11 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing the real stories of leaders building consultancies with purpose and people at the heart. Today I’m joined by Andrew Duffy, of Zerum, a small but impactful PM and Cost Management consultancy based in Manchester, with a second of...

Doing Things Differently: The Blue Iris Partnership Story | Beth Revell - Growing Consultancies Welcome to Episode 10 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real stories from leaders building consultancies that dare to do things differently. In this episode, Paul Micallef is joined by Beth Revell, co-founder of The Blue Iris Partnership, a consultancy that breaks the mould in all the best w...

Why Being Niche Works: Motion Project Management’s Success | Tristan Evans Welcome to Episode of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real stories from leaders building consultancies across the UK. In this episode, Paul Micallef is joined by Tristan Evans, founder of Motion Project Management, a small but highly specialised consultancy working in the arena, industrial, and DNO sectors - a fa...

From Junior to Senior: Developing Leaders in Consultancy | Matthew Easton Growing Consultancies Ep7 Welcome to Episode 7 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real stories, lessons, and insights from leaders shaping consultancies across the UK. Today I’m joined by Matthew Easton, owner of a specialist leadership consultancy, MJ Easton Coaching and Consulting LLP. Unlike my other guests, Ma...

The Power of Partnership in Consultancy | Patrick Hickey (Make NW) – Growing Consultancies Episode 7 Welcome to Episode 7 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real stories from the leaders building consultancies across the UK. In this episode, Paul Micallef sits down with Pat Hickey of Make (NW), a small but ambitious consultancy based in the North West. Pat joined Make NW just a year ago...

Building a Business with Purpose & a Plan | Yusoff Ghaznavi of TTPCC (To The Point) Welcome to Episode 6 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing the real stories of leaders shaping consultancies across the UK. In this episode, Paul Micallef is joined by Yusoff Ghaznavi, founder of To The Point and one of the early Directors of MAC Consulting. This is a truly fascinating and open conversa...

Personal Brand & Niche Focus - Midollo | Chris Marrow - Growing Consultancies Episode 5 Welcome to Episode 5 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real stories from the leaders building successful consultancies across the UK. In this episode, Paul Micallef is joined by Chris Marrow, founder of Midollo, a small but ambitious PM and QS consultancy based in the North West. Midollo has car...

Welcome to Episode 4 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing the real stories of leaders shaping construction consultancies across the UK. In this episode, Paul Micallef is joined by Jordan Relfe, co-founder of LifeProven, an innovative consultancy based in Canary Wharf with a team of 18. Six years ago, Jordan and his co-owner Adam were ahead of the curve combining ESG consultancy with tradi...

Professional poker player to business owner | Sean Eden - Growing Consultancies - Episode 3 Welcome to Episode 3 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real stories from the leaders of building consultancies across the UK. In this episode, Paul Micallef is joined by Sean Eden, founder of SE3, a QS consultancy based in the North West. Sean’s journey is remarkable: just three years into busin...

In this episode, Paul Micallef is joined by Tes Adamou, founder of EEDN, a small PM consultancy based in London and soon to be expanding into Cyprus. This is a truly open and genuine conversation about the realities of running your own business. While many assume it’s easy, Tes shares with honesty the pressures, challenges, and sheer hard work that comes with building and sustaining a consultancy....

Welcome to the very first episode of our new podcast, Growing Consultancies! In this episode, Paul Micallef is joined by Rick Bellis, founder of Rihbell, a PM/QS and soon-to-be building surveying consultancy based in Manchester. Rick brings an incredible energy and shares his journey just one year into business, already growing to a six-person team with huge ambitions for the future. We dive into:...

In this quick-fire episode, Paul advises why you should not accept a counter offer.

In this quick-fire episode, Paul advises on cost management salary levels in London.