In this episode I chat with David Shaw of Torridon - a small but growing consultancy based in Edinburgh. David is also the Chairman of the RICS Matrics. In this episode we discuss;
- Why focusing on commercial and resi fit out / refurb is working in their favour by staying niche
- Plus the need to re-use existing building stock
- Why David chose to go and work for himself
- Why it’s not all about growth
- Plans to expand to 5-6 locations in the UK
- Focus on investing in tech and how they intend to change the service
- Future of the QS profession
- Impact of covid on changing the industry
- Why BIM hasn’t advanced as quickly as it should
- Change in Mindset about sustainability
- What is Matrics and how to get involved
- The importance of becoming MRICS
