When we think about work, we often focus on making money. But what if I told you that there's a better way to think about it? For quantity surveyors, the best way to succeed is to see work as a chance to learn first and earn money second. This idea might seem surprising, but it can actually help you earn more in the long run!

In the world of construction, projects often vary in success, even when they seem identical on the surface. It's easy to point fingers at external factors, but a closer examination reveals that the difference lies in the decisions made throughout the project. These decisions, often made without fully leveraging past experiences, can make or break a project’s success. Take, for example, a project where I served as the commercial lead. We achieved an 11% margin, which seemed decent until I learned of another similar project that made a 14% margin. The difference? It wasn’t the materials, the design, or the scope. It was the team—the people and the decisions they made. This realisation led me to wonder: why do outcomes vary so widely when we've built the same thing so many times?

I have interviewed top 1% Construction Pro’s I have worked with the CEO of Balfour Beatty for 3 months as the only person chosen in the entire company I have friends who have had 5 promotions in 10 years I can see what they have done that is different to others. My hope for this article is to make you aware that there are levels to this game. You can be in a job and work for money You can be in a career and develop your knowledge and skills You can be in mastery and wake up excited every day

The construction industry, like many others, is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technology and artificial intelligence (AI). As we navigate this evolving landscape, it's crucial to recognise that there are fundamentally two types of people in the construction industry: those who are interested and those who are committed. Understanding the distinction between these two mindsets can help you make informed decisions about your career trajectory.

There is a lot of change coming to the Quantity Surveying world. AI and software are coming fast. In the near future software will take over c.30% of the work that Quantity Surveyors are doing right now. That is a little scary but actually very exciting because it means that we don’t have to do the tedious tasks that we always had to do. My aim is to make you aware of which Quantity Surveyor you are so you can be proactive and start making plans to adapt.

Strategy is more important today than it has ever been because we have so much choice. I want you to become more strategic in your career and make longer term decisions so that you can scale faster and faster and earn more year on year. I hope this articles helps you make the right choices Let’s go…. In the world of construction, professionals often find themselves at a crossroads, deciding between two distinct paths.

The job of a quantity surveyor is changing quickly. If you’re not ready for these changes, you could be replaced by technology. Let’s talk about how you can prepare today to stay valuable in the future. In the UK, there’s a supermarket called Tesco. Imagine a checkout worker at Tesco. All they do is scan items without really thinking about it. This is easy work, and anyone can do it. But guess what? Computers can do it too, and maybe even better. A "Tesco surveyor" is like that checkout worker. They do their job without really thinking, just going through the motions. If we do our work on autopilot, just like a Tesco surveyor, we could be replaced by computers very soon.

In the past, getting a pay raise or a promotion at work often depended on how long you had been at your job and how much experience you had. If you had been working for many years, you were more likely to move up the ladder. Experience was key. The longer you stayed with a company, the more likely you were to earn more money or get a better job title. But things have changed a lot. Today, what really matters is how well you perform at your job and the results you achieve. It’s no longer just about how many years you’ve worked or how old you are. It’s about what you can do and how well you can do it.

In life, we often compare ourselves to those around us, thinking we are doing pretty well. But what if we are only comparing ourselves to a small group, like the best player in a neighbourhood football game? When we step into a bigger arena, like the Premier League, we might find out we are nowhere near as good as we thought. The same is true for many professions, including quantity surveying.