From Budget Nightmare to Profit Machine
Description
In this episode of Builders, Budgets & Beers, Reece sits down with Owen Drury of Bricks & Bytes to tackle the pressure from big-tech clients demanding lightning-fast delivery. They dig into UK vs. US timelines, the surge in HVAC/heat-pump installs, the chaos of forecasting & retainage, and how offsite prefab + AI-powered tools are turning 24-month schedules into predictable, profitable builds.
Show Notes:
Welcome & Quick Intros (00:00 )
HVAC Boom & Heat Pump Surge (04:00 )
From Trades to Quantity Surveying (06:28 )
Forecasting Pitfalls & Retainage (09:46 )
Design Deficits & Scope Creep (13:10 )
Renovation Roulette & Hidden Hazards (18:06 )
Why Lowest Bid Always Wins (25:05 )
Tech Trends: Prefab, AI & Fast Builds (37:37 )
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Reece Barnes
Matt Calvano
Podcast Produced By:
Motif Media
United States
