Can Construction Keep Up? Growth, AI & the Future of the Industry | Jamie Hillier of Akerlof Ep 53

<p>What does it take to build a construction consultancy that grows without losing sight of what matters?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Growing Consultancies, Paul Micallef is joined by Jamie Hillier of Akerlof to explore the realities of building a specialist consultancy, navigating a changing construction industry and preparing for what comes next.</p><p><br></p><p>Jamie shares the story behind Akerlof, from launching just before the pandemic to developing a consultancy focused on social value and ESG, industrialised construction, and commercial management.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss sustainable business growth, the importance of protecting culture as a consultancy scales, collaboration across the industry and why Akerlof keeps six months&#39; cash in the bank before taking on a new employee.</p><p><br>The conversation also looks ahead to the future of construction, from the industry&#39;s productivity and skills challenges to AI and the opportunities presented by the current technology revolution. </p><p><br></p><p>As knowledge becomes increasingly accessible, Jamie asks an important question for every consultancy: where does your real value lie?</p><p><br>A fascinating conversation for anyone running, growing or working within a construction consultancy.</p><p>Connect with Jamie <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiehillier/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a></p><p><a href="https://akerlof.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Akerlof</a></p><p>Watch on YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtwB-_0JhAQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/RtwB-_0JhAQ</a></p>