In this short video, Joanna, MD of the HBXL Group and one of the lead tutors at the HBXL Skills Academy runs through the key factors that are hampering your financial success and what you need to do to improve your profitability.

‘Premium’ isn’t about high prices – it’s about perceived value. It’s about building the belief that you can charge more (and justify it). Ben’s video explains how changing the way you position your business wins you higher value projects.

Joanna and Nick discuss what successful building companies are doing differently – and how the HBXL Skills Academy can give building firms those same skills via fully funded training plus mentoring long after the courses have finished.  

The 2025 update to the Modern Slavery Act places greater responsibility on all businesses – including small and medium-sized builders – to actively prevent exploitation in their labour supply chains. You need to know that all workers have the legal right to work. This isn’t just about compliance – and we tell you why it’s important.

In 2025, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is no longer optional – it’s a core expectation across the construction industry. With labour shortages intensifying, small firms that prioritise fair recruitment, respectful site culture, and  representation are able to win work, retain staff, and build trust. We explain how.

Sustainability is no longer a niche concern – it’s a core requirement across UK construction. SME builders play a vital role in delivering low-carbon housing and retrofit projects. Embracing sustainability can help you future proof your business in a sector under pressure to decarbonise. We discuss how you can benefit.