
#365 Making a Success in British Construction
From Engineering Matters by Reby Media
April 23, 2026 · 15 min
About this episode
Greg Wilkes shares his journey and methods for succeeding in the UK construction sector.
Greg Wilkes has seen the highs and lows of running a small business in the UK construction sector. From being talked into staying with his apprenticeship by his father as a young carpenter, to success, failed partnerships, and success again, he began to make it a point to note down everything he did that worked, and everything that did not. Now with a seven-step program, that in keeping with the best traditions of the sector he has decided to streamline to five, Greg is training builders and other trades to scale their businesses, swim in the same waters as contract sharks without getting eaten, and make a success in a sector that can demand so much from entrepreneurs. This episode tells his story, and his method. Guest Greg Wilkes, Develop Coaching Resources To download Greg’s book, ‘Building your Future’, click here The post #365 Making a Success in British Construction first appeared on Engineering Matters .
People in this episode
Guest: Greg Wilkes
Topics covered
- construction
- business success
- entrepreneurship
- training
- UK construction sector
Keywords
- construction
- business
- entrepreneurship
- training
- success
- UK
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Develop Coaching Resources
Books & works: Building your Future
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