In the Episode of MTB, I am joined by David Nash of Laminar Projects, in this episode we discuss;
How they have grown rapidly - to over 50 in 3 years and their future growth plans - which are quite impressive!
How they have found growth easy simply by doing a good job!
How their consultancy business funds their software development business
What makes a good planner
How they have successfully recruited in a tight market
What the industry isn't getting right about adopting digital
The danger of looking at the blingy things such as AR rather doing the simple things well.
Tackling the fractured supply chain
How the construction software market will develop in an increasingly competitive market
David’s view on what will change in the industry in 10 years
The low cost to entry for tech nowadays
The need to adopt and invest in digital skills - both as a company and individual
The need for agility and the challenge of having employees who don’t want to embrace the change.
The need to transform a culture of a business to make it work - from the very top.
David’s view of the future of the Quantity Surveyor - the need to make better use of data to make them much more efficient.
How many QSs could start by just becoming an expert on excel.
How age is not the barrier to learning digital skills - it’s not the preserve of the young.
David’s approach to life and management
Why David doesn’t like the word Boss and what makes a good leader.
The value of stoic philosophy to life and businessThis a must listen! Regular consumers of my content will be aware of my view that the landscape is changing and individuals must embrace the digital changes coming - this will absolutely re-enforce this for you!
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