So how do you build a better a business? Running a building company isn’t just about bricks and mortar. It’s about pricing jobs properly, managing money, winning work, and ultimately building a business that doesn’t run you. If you’ve ever wished you had more control over your building firm – or just felt like you were winging it a bit too often – then it’s time to do something about it. As we say at HBXL, ‘Success is made on your laptop – not on site.’
The Business Management Skills for a successful Construction Firm Skills Bootcamp from HBXL Skills Academy is here to help small building firms take the reins. And the good news? It’s either fully funded (it’s worth over £3000+VAT) or 90% funded by the UK government as part of the Skills for Life programme. With the next course starting this September, it could be just the thing to get your business firing on all cylinders by the end of the year. It’s time to Power Up Your Potential!
Built for Builders
Let’s be honest, most builders didn’t get into the trade to become accountants, marketing managers, or negotiators. But if you want your business to thrive – not just survive – you’ve got to wear more hats than just a hard hat. If you want a build your business so that it’s sustainable in months and years to come, you need a strategy – especially in economically volatile times.
That’s where this course steps in. It’s practical, high-impact, no fluff, and built around the day-to-day reality of running a building business. Taught by construction industry experts, it’s designed for people just like you: working builders who want to take control, stop leaving money on the table, and increase profits now and in the future, and.
Over the 60 guided hours, delivered online for just two hours, twice a week, you’ll gain new skills, tools, and confidence. You’ll also work on two real-world projects, learning exactly how to quote smarter and manage projects with less stress and more profit.
So what will you learn?
Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the topics you’ll cover:
Cost Estimating – Learn how to calculate costs accurately, including materials, labour, plant and subcontractors.
Estimating Effectively – Work through two project examples to see where money is made -and lost.
Profit Margins & Overheads – Understand the true cost of running your business and what your prices need to reflect.
Quoting with confidence – Discover how to price jobs professionally and win more of the right kind of work.
Marketing & Promotion – Learn how to position your company, find your ideal clients and stop relying on word of mouth alone.
Moving Up Market – Find out how to attract bigger, better-paying jobs and stop racing to the bottom.
Contracts, Deposits & Stage Payments – Learn how to protect yourself and your cashflow.
Business Models & Cashflow Planning – Take a step back and make sure your business is built on solid ground, not crossed fingers.
By the end of the HBXL Skills Bootcamp, you’ll have a better grip on your business, a clearer idea of where you’re heading, and the skills to get you there.
Fully Funded? Yes please.
This Skills Bootcamp is part of the Government’s Skills for Life initiative, which means if you’re based in England and run your own business, the course is likely to be fully funded.
And if you’re working for someone else, the Government will cover 90% of the cost – your employer pays just 10%. That’s exceptional value for money, especially when you consider the impact these skills can have on your future earning potential and career.
Real Results, Real Confidence
Many of the builders who’ve already completed the course talk about how their confidence has grown. Whether it’s finally understanding where their profits go, knowing how to talk money with clients, or simply getting organised, the changes are real.
It’s not about becoming someone you’re not – it’s about becoming a better version of the builder-business-owner you already are. One who can price accurately, promote professionally and run a business that works for you – not the other way around.
Ollie started a building company alongside the course >>
Starts 3rd September – Places are limited
With the next intake starting in September, now’s the time to take action. Sessions are delivered live online, for just two hours 3.30pm-5.30pm on a Wednesday and Friday afternoon – so it really won’t impact your working week. You’ll also get one-to-one mentoring and support throughout the course.
This is your chance to finally get on top of the business side of building. To stop guessing, and start planning. To price properly, earn what you’re worth, and lead your business with confidence.
The catch?
Currently, not every region in the UK has funding available for this course. So check here to see whether you are based in – or work in – a region with funding for the course. If it looks like you’re not eligible right now, still register, as your region might be next for funding – and maybe any day now – we’re waiting to hear about more new regions.
So what are you waiting for?
Apply now for the HBXL Skills Academy Business Management Skills Bootcamp and Power Up Your Potential.
Places are limited, so register your interest today here.
