45 Years in Construction from HS2 to The Shard | Dave Forde: Episode 46

Most property developers don’t realise it, but the second you start a project to make money, you’re in the construction industry, and that’s a whole different ball game you’re playing. Get it wrong, and you’re not just risking your investment, you could be risking lives.

Enter Dave Forde, a Chartered Construction Manager, Property Developer, and Consultant with decades of experience on some of the UK’s biggest projects, including HS2, Crossrail, and The Shard. With 45 years in the industry, he’s seen it all, the mistakes, the failures, and the devastating consequences of ignoring construction risks.

In this episode, Dave reveals
- The single biggest mistake property developers make (and why it could end your business)
- Why most developers fail before they even beginThe legal and financial nightmares you could face if you don’t take construction seriously
- The opportunities available for people in property and construction

If you think you’re just in the property game, think again. You’re in construction and if you don’t know the rules, you’ve already lost.

Watch now before it’s too late.

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Chapters:
00:00 Coming up 
01:47 45 years in construction: from novice to expert
6:06 How to level up as a property developer
11:21 How to set your projects up right
17:13 Why your projects could fail before it even starts 
21:11 What projects are viable in today’s market? 
30:10 The secret to making your property project a success
34:45 Common mistakes developers make when trying to level up 
40:30 The best advice for developers looking to move up a gear
41:28 How to get in touch with Dave