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 is one of determination and opportunity. She grew up on a council estate in Rochdale, worked her way into the construction industry, and went on to co-found a successful SME consultancy. Her journey shows how construction can open doors for anyone, no matter their background.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Carolann built her career from humble beginnings

• Why construction is a career open to all walks of life

• The growth and success of Cowburn Watson Box

• The dynamic between Carolann and her co-founder Matt, blending ambition with analytical thinking

• How to balance passion, people, and progress when running a consultancy

Carolann is passionate about people, opportunity, and doing things the right way, this episode is inspiring for Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Cost Consultants, and anyone in construction looking to grow their career or business.

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