EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 46 MIN
Will AI Replace Quantity Surveyors? | The Future of Construction Consultancies - Sunny Ahonsi of FiveThirds Construction Consultancy Ep39
from Pegasus Radio · host Paul Micallef
What does the future of Quantity Surveying and construction consultancy really look like?In this thought provoking episode of Growing Consultancies, Paul Micallef sits down with Sunny Ahonsi, founder of FiveThirds Construction Consultancy and Five Thirds Living, for one of the most fascinating conversations yet on the future of the construction industry, AI, consultancy growth and modern business leadership.Sunny shares his journey from trainee QS to building a rapidly growing consultancy serving Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, alongside a £6m+ Build-to-Rent property portfolio all before the age of 33.But this episode goes far deeper than business growth.Paul and Sunny explore:• How AI could reshape Quantity Surveying and consultancy businesses• Why smaller, AI-enabled firms may outperform larger consultancies• The future of Commercial Management roles• LinkedIn, personal branding and winning clients in construction• The mindset shift from technician to business owner• Why traditional consultancy models may need to evolve• Recruitment, leadership and scaling a construction business• The future of careers in the built environmentSunny also gives a very honest view on whether he would still recommend Quantity Surveying as a career for young people entering the industry today.A brilliant episode for anyone working in:Construction ConsultancyQuantity SurveyingProject ManagementCommercial ManagementProperty DevelopmentRecruitmentThe Built EnvironmentWhether you find this episode exciting or slightly terrifying… it’s a conversation the construction industry needs to be having.Connect with Sunny hereFiveThirds Construction Consultants
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What does the future of Quantity Surveying and construction consultancy really look like?In this thought provoking episode of Growing Consultancies, Paul Micallef sits down with Sunny Ahonsi, founder of FiveThirds Construction Consultancy and Five Thirds Living, for one of the most fascinating conversations yet on the future of the construction industry, AI, consultancy growth and modern business leadership.Sunny shares his journey from trainee QS to building a rapidly growing consultancy serving Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, alongside a £6m+ Build-to-Rent property portfolio all before the age of 33.But this episode goes far deeper than business growth.Paul and Sunny explore:• How AI could reshape Quantity Surveying and consultancy businesses• Why smaller, AI-enabled firms may outperform larger consultancies• The future of Commercial Management roles• LinkedIn, personal branding and winning clients in construction• The mindset shift from technician to business owner• Why traditional consultancy models may need to evolve• Recruitment, leadership and scaling a construction business• The future of careers in the built environmentSunny also gives a very honest view on whether he would still recommend Quantity Surveying as a career for young people entering the industry today.A brilliant episode for anyone working in:Construction ConsultancyQuantity SurveyingProject ManagementCommercial ManagementProperty DevelopmentRecruitmentThe Built EnvironmentWhether you find this episode exciting or slightly terrifying… it’s a conversation the construction industry needs to be having.Connect with Sunny hereFiveThirds Construction Consultants
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