What happens when a Quantity Surveyor decides to build a consultancy around systems, automation and AI rather than traditional ways of working?
In this episode of Growing Consultancies, Paul Micallef sits down with Tom Haley, Managing Director of Quantik, to discuss how his business has automated a significant proportion of its internal administration and why he believes AI will fundamentally change the future of construction consultancy.
Tom shares his journey from major international contractor to consultancy founder, explains how Quantik was launched during the COVID lockdown, and discusses his vision to restore Quantity Surveying to what it does best: adding value, managing risk and building relationships, while technology handles much of the admin.
The conversation explores AI, automation, data, skills shortages, the future role of Quantity Surveyors, and why consultancy leaders need to start thinking "systems first" if they want to remain competitive over the next decade.
In this episode:
✅ How Quantik was built during lockdown
✅ Why Tom believes AI will transform construction consultancy
✅ Automating up to 80% of business administration
✅ The difference between AI and automation
✅ Building a systems-first consultancy
✅ How AI can improve Quantity Surveying
✅ The future of junior QS roles
✅ Data, productivity and efficiency in construction
✅ Tackling the industry's skills shortage
✅ What consultancy leaders should be doing now to prepare for the future
Whether you're a Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Construction Professional, Consultancy Founder or Business Leader, this episode offers practical insights into how technology is reshaping the construction industry.
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