Is MRICS worth it? | David Shaw of Torridon Ep 48

Is becoming more specialised the secret to growing a successful construction consultancy?Paul Micallef is joined by David Shaw of Edinburgh-based Torridon Cost Consultancy to discuss building a refurbishment-first Quantity Surveying practice, finding the right niche and navigating the realities of running a growing consultancy.David shares how he moved from Davis Langdon and AECOM to launching his own business just months before the pandemic and explains why commercial refurbishment, retrofit and reusing existing buildings could play a major role in the future of UK construction.They also explore the value of MRICS, building a strong professional network, using LinkedIn to win work and why likes and followers do not always equal business success.Plus, with AI already changing Quantity Surveying and Project Management, they ask an important question: how do we embrace technology without losing the technical skills needed to train the next generation?A must-listen for Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Cost Consultants and anyone building or leading a construction consultancy.Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vCKCnkbx41cConnect with David Shaw here Torridon