Home

Weekly Insight

The Top 5 Home Renovation Mistakes That Cost Brits Thousands (And How To Dodge Them)
By someone who’s seen the best and worst of UK renovations. Trust me, you want to get these right.

Introduction
There is something satisfying about improving your own space. Maybe it is finally updating a tired old bathroom, or opening up the kitchen so everyone actually wants to spend time there. Whatever the project, there is always a sense of excitement and possibility at the start.
But for every renovation that ends with a happy homeowner, I have seen plenty where the budget gets blown, deadlines drift, and stress levels climb higher than the scaffolding. As a Quantity Surveyor, I spend a lot of time helping people avoid the most expensive mistakes, sometimes after they have already happened.
If you are thinking about tackling your own renovation, here are five common traps I see time and again, plus a few ways to steer clear and keep your project on track.

Continue reading

I build ideas, structures and legacies with clarity and purpose…

As a construction professional, author, and strategic thinker, I turn concepts into structures and visions into impact. My work spans the built environment, entrepreneurship, and thought leadership, bridging the technical with the creative to help people build smarter, lead boldly, and leave lasting value. At the heart of it all is a mission to awaken everyday individuals to the world of possibility, proving that with the right tools, anyone can build a life of purpose, clarity and lasting impact.

Discover My Book Collection

Explore my growing collection of business and entrepreneurship books, available across major digital platforms.

Latest trends