Posts by Adrian Wild

To adapt and pivot your building business might sound like some kind of yoga class crossed with a complex mind game. By pivot I mean, change business direction, and that’s because nothing stays the same. So even if you think your business is holding its own, it may not be in twelve months’ time. In today’s competitive construction industry, doing what you’re doing now might not be enough to keep…

Want to grow your building business? It’s no small feat. With the ever-changing landscape of the construction industry, finding the right path to success can feel overwhelming. And you can’t rush at growth either. You can easily come unstuck. It’s all about steady, manageable, sustainable growth. But fear not, we’re here to help you navigate the journey. On this page, you’ll find some suggestions for overcoming the barriers to growth…

Money tight? Running a building firm can be really rewarding, but not always financially! You may have good months and bad months, good years and bad years. But the trick that successful building businesses have worked out – is finding the sweet spot that means the business does well consistently. In our Building Firm Foundations hub, we’ve brought together a chunk of advice on the subject of finances and avoiding…

Gone quiet? Maybe you’re in the middle of a lean patch or you can see it coming? Maybe you want to avoid the situation ever arising? So, what causes a dry spell? There are lots of reasons, and I can’t begin to presume to know your own situation. However, on this page, as part of our Building Firm Foundations initiative, I’d like to share some actionable strategies to keep your…

A builder who isn’t stressed is so unlikely you could be forgiven for thinking there’s no such person. There’s nothing good about the heart-racing reaction to excessive pressure and all the demands that come with running a small residential building firm. It’s tough. And most builders experience it – every now and then – if not daily. On this page, you’ll find some suggestions for reducing those stresses. It’s all…

Feeling like you’re a builder who’s permanently over-worked, stretched, under pressure and may be even a little out of control? Maybe you’re struggling to stay on top of your jobs, staff, documentation, scheduling? Builders like you, face huge pressures to be marketer, accountant, recruiter, manager and labourer rolled into one. So, it’s not surprising that life can be overwhelming. On this page, you’ll find tips on project management, estimating, business…

Progress in the constantly changing fields of construction and project management is fuelled by innovation. And the senior management team combined with the software developers are firmly focused on supporting the UK builder with the best possible software tools. BuildProjex started its development journey back in 2020. The aim was to develop a tool that would provide builders, project managers, and other construction industry professionals with a complete task and…

Are you contemplating whether to invest in estimating software? While any expenditure needs careful consideration, especially in the current financial climate, delaying this decision could actually cost your business money and add significant risk. Let’s explore why it’s crucial for builders and building businesses to invest in HBXL’s range of building software, and why not doing so could be a risky move. Satisfied Customers A huge number of builders using…

Material shortages in construction can be a significant challenge for residential building firms. Shortages pose risks to project timelines, costs, and even the future of the business. These shortages, which have worsened in recent years, are driven by a complex mix of global supply chain disruptions, increased demand, and local economic factors. And the word on the street… someone’s going to buy all the blocks again soon. Remember how difficult…