Richard Bowles

MRICS

Commercial Advisor to Growing Construction Businesses

Helping ambitious construction businesses navigate growth with practical advice, experienced commercial judgement and four decades of industry experience.

Typical situations I’m asked to help with

Your business has grown, but it still relies on you for most decisions.You're winning bigger projects, but the commercial risks are increasing.Margins are under pressure, and you're not entirely sure why.You've built a team, but accountability hasn't kept pace with the growth of the business.You're spending more time firefighting than planning ahead.You want an experienced, independent perspective before making important decisions.

HOW I HELP

COMMERCIAL JUDGEMENT WHEN THE STAKES GET HIGHER

Providing independent commercial judgement on contracts, pricing, risk and delivery before small issues become expensive problems.

WHEN YOUR BUSINESS OUTGROWS ITS SYSTEMS

Many construction businesses grow faster than their systems, reporting and commercial controls. I help owners introduce practical structure without unnecessary bureaucracy.

A calm, independent sounding board

Sometimes you don't need another consultant but you need someone independent who understands construction, asks the right questions and helps you think clearly before making important decisions.

MORE ABOUT ME

Construction has been my career for nearly 40 years, but what keeps me interested isn't contracts or spreadsheets, it's helping people make better decisions.I've worked with contractors, subcontractors, developers and clients across projects of every size. Over the years I've learned that technical knowledge only gets you so far. The biggest challenges are usually people, communication, commercial judgement and recognising small problems before they become expensive ones.Today I work independently with growing construction businesses, providing practical advice built on experience rather than theory. Sometimes that's helping with commercial strategy. Sometimes it's reviewing a difficult decision, supporting a growing management team or simply providing an independent perspective when the answer isn't obvious.I don't believe in unnecessary complexity. Construction is already complicated enough. Good advice should simplify decisions, not make them harder.My role isn't to replace your team. It's to bring experience, perspective and calm judgement when it matters most.

contact

If you're facing business or commercial challenges and want an experienced, independent perspective, the best place to start is a brief conversation.
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07876 575 238
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