Pegasus Radio

Welcome to Pegasus Radio; the podcast channel dedicated to construction and property professionals. Helping you navigate your career and keep aware of the latest insights in the industry

Pegasus Radio is a business podcast hosted by Paul Micallef, with 241 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Paul Micallef hosts Pegasus Radio, a business show with 241 episodes published.

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  Solo Project Manager to £3m Construction Consultancy | Freddie Edwards of Dragonfly Projects Ep 51

  Aug 12, 202653 min

  What does it really take to build a successful construction consultancy from the ground up? In this episode of Growing Consultancie s , Paul Micallef is joined by Freddie Edwards, Founder of Dragonfly Projects, to talk about his journey from project manager and sole trader to building a growing construction consultancy focused on commercial office and residential projects. Freddie shares the lessons he’s learned from growing a team, hiring senior talent, winning clients and competing with larger consultancies. He also gives his view on what makes a great project manager, the importance of client trust and difficult conversations, and why strong people skills still matter so much in construction. They also discuss some of the biggest challenges facing the industry, including the skills shortage, apprenticeships, productivity, AI and technology, and what the future could look like for project managers, quantity surveyors and construction consultants. A great listen for anyone working in construction, project management, quantity surveying or consultancy leadership . Connect with Freddie ⁠here⁠ ⁠Dragonfly Projects⁠ Watch on YouTube - ⁠ https://youtu.be/4j-E2LcNnCs⁠

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  Is Construction Failing Women? | Vanessa Murray and Ceri Moyers of The Circle Partnership Ep 50

  Aug 5, 202659 min

  Why are talented women still leaving construction before reaching senior leadership? In our 50th episode of the Growing Consultancies podcast, Paul Micallef is joined by Vanessa Murray and Ceri Moyers from The Circle Partnership , an award-winning consultancy dedicated to developing and retaining mid-level women across construction, property and the wider built environment. They discuss why the leadership pipeline is still leaking female talent, the impact of poor line management, unclear career progression, workplace culture, flexible working and the pressures facing women at mid-career. The conversation also explores confidence, loyalty, role models, quotas, tokenism and why businesses must move beyond polished diversity statements and start creating meaningful cultural change. A frank and thought-provoking discussion about women in construction, leadership development, employee retention, diversity and the future of the built environment. This episode also marks a very special milestone our 50th episode of Growing Consultancies! Thank you to every guest, listener and supporter who has joined us on the journey so far. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/6L9NC7M3fKw

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  AI, Athletes and Apprentices: How BCS Is Solving the Skills Shortage | Chris Coward of BCS Consultancy Ep 49

  Jul 29, 20261h 9m

  How do you grow a specialist consultancy from four people to 170 without losing the culture, quality and relationships that made it successful? In this episode of Growing Consultancies, Paul Micallef is joined by Chris Coward , COO of BCS Consultancy , to explore the rapid growth of one of the data centre sector’s most exciting businesses. Chris shares how BCS expanded across the UK and Europe, why a people-first culture has been central to its success, and how the business is tackling the shortage of Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and technical construction professionals. They also discuss apprenticeships, converting former professional athletes into construction careers, the growing influence of AI, and why data centres could become one of the biggest opportunities in the construction industry. A valuable conversation for Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, construction consultants and business leaders interested in growth, culture, talent and the future of digital infrastructure. Watch the episode on YouTube here

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  Is MRICS worth it? | David Shaw of Torridon Ep 48

  Jul 22, 202651 min

  Is becoming more specialised the secret to growing a successful construction consultancy? Paul Micallef is joined by David Shaw of Edinburgh-based Torridon Cost Consultancy to discuss building a refurbishment-first Quantity Surveying practice, finding the right niche and navigating the realities of running a growing consultancy. David shares how he moved from Davis Langdon and AECOM to launching his own business just months before the pandemic and explains why commercial refurbishment, retrofit and reusing existing buildings could play a major role in the future of UK construction. They also explore the value of MRICS, building a strong professional network, using LinkedIn to win work and why likes and followers do not always equal business success. Plus, with AI already changing Quantity Surveying and Project Management, they ask an important question: how do we embrace technology without losing the technical skills needed to train the next generation? A must-listen for Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Cost Consultants and anyone building or leading a construction consultancy. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vCKCnkbx41c Connect with David Shaw here Torridon

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  Can UK Construction Fix Its Productivity and Housing Crisis? | Michelle Hannah & Danny Garwood of CAST Consultancy - Ep 47

  Jul 15, 202656 min

  In this episode of Growing Consultancies, Paul Micallef is joined by Michelle Hannah and Danny Garwood, Owner Directors at CAST Consultancy, to discuss how the project management and cost consultancy has grown from around 13 people to a team of approximately 90. They explore CAST’s journey through the residential market, the future of Modern Methods of Construction, the Building Safety Act, project viability and the growing pressure on Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers to deliver better outcomes. Michelle and Danny also share their thoughts on AI in construction, why good data matters, how consultancy roles are changing and what the industry could look like over the next decade. A thoughtful conversation about growth, technology, leadership and why UK construction cannot keep doing things in quite the same old way. Michelle Hannah Danny Garwood CAST Consultancy

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