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Live Event · 12th May 2026 · Swindon

Everything You Need. One Room.

Build to Scale brings together the right people, the right tools, and the right conversations — so construction business owners can grow smarter, not just harder.

Date
12th May 2026
Time
8am – 12pm
Venue
Swindon
Ticket
£10 Only
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12th May 2026 National Self Build Centre, Swindon 8am – 12pm The Right Tools · The Right People · One Room Limited Spaces · £10 For Construction Business Owners 12th May 2026 National Self Build Centre, Swindon 8am – 12pm The Right Tools · The Right People · One Room Limited Spaces · £10 For Construction Business Owners
3+
Expert Speakers
4hrs
Packed Programme
£10
To Secure Your Place
1
Room With Everything In It
💰
Finance & Funding

Know your numbers. Access the capital to grow.

📈
Growth Strategy

Where you want to go and how to get there.

📣
Marketing & Leads

Stop relying on word of mouth.

⚙️
Systems & Ops

Build a business that runs without you.

🤖
AI & Tech

Use the tools already changing the industry.

👷
Team Building

Hire, manage and retain the right people.

Every tool a construction business needs — in one morning.
The Concept

Not a Course.
A Toolbox.

Most events teach you one thing. Build to Scale gives you everything in one place — the finance tools, the growth strategies, the marketing playbooks, and the technology that's already changing how the best construction businesses operate.

But more than that — it's about the people in the room. Sharing what's working. Leaning on each other's experience. Learning from the wins and mistakes of people who are at the same stage, or a few steps ahead.

"The best construction businesses didn't figure it all out alone. They got in the right rooms, with the right people, at the right time."

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Why It Works

Three Things That
Actually Move the Needle.

Build to Scale is built around three things that consistently make the biggest difference for construction business owners.

🛠️

The Right Tools

Finance, marketing, systems, AI — every key area of running and scaling a construction business, covered in one morning. No fluff, no filler. Just the stuff that works.

🤝

The Right People

Experts who actually work with construction businesses — not theorists. And a room full of fellow owners you can compare notes with, lean on, and learn from directly.

🏆

Shared Successes

Nothing accelerates growth faster than hearing what's actually worked for someone else in your position. Build to Scale is a space to share the wins — and the hard lessons too.

What You'll Walk Away With

Practical. Actionable.
Monday Morning Ready.

Every session is designed around one question: what can you actually do differently this week?

01

A clearer picture of your finances

Understand your numbers, your margins, and how to access the funding to take on bigger projects.

02

A strategy to step off the tools

The structure, systems and people plan to move from working in the business to running it properly.

03

A lead generation plan that actually works

How to build a consistent pipeline — so you're choosing your clients, not chasing them.

04

Tech and AI ideas you can use immediately

Practical ways construction businesses are using technology right now — saving time and winning better jobs.

05

Connections with people who get it

A network of construction business owners at the same stage — to share with, learn from, and grow alongside.

06

Direct access to the specialists in the room

Finance, marketing, legal, software — the people who can help you act on everything you've learned, all under one roof.

The Speakers

Industry Experts.
Being Confirmed Now.

👤
Finance
👤
Growth
👤
Marketing

Speakers Being Confirmed

We're lining up experts who actually work with construction businesses — not motivational speakers or theorists. Real people, real results, real advice.

Finance & Funding Business Growth Marketing & Leads AI & Technology Systems & Operations Team Building


Reserve your spot now — full speaker line-up announced to ticket holders first.

The Morning

4 Hours.
Zero Padding.

A focused, well-structured morning — every slot designed to deliver real value.

8:00

Arrival & Registration

Doors open. Grab a coffee, explore the exhibitor stands, meet the room.

8:30

Welcome & Intro

What the morning is about and how to get the most out of it.

8:45

Speaker Sessions

Focused talks from industry experts — practical, direct, no filler. Built around real construction business problems.

10:15

Break & Exhibitor Time

Grab a drink. Speak directly to the specialists who can help you act on what you've just heard.

10:45

Final Sessions & Open Q&A

Audience questions to the full panel. Ask what you actually want to know — nothing is off limits.

12:00

Close & Networking

The formal part's done. Stay, connect, and make the most of the people you've just spent the morning with.

🎤

Expert Talks

Industry specialists with hands-on construction business experience

🛠️

Practical Takeaways

Every session ends with specific actions you can implement immediately

❓

Open Q&A Panel

Direct access to all speakers — your questions, your business

🤝

Exhibitor Access

One-to-one time with specialists in finance, marketing, software and more

📍

National Self Build Centre

Swindon · Free parking · Easy access from across the region

Who You'll Meet

The People Who Can
Actually Help You.

The exhibitors and attendees at Build to Scale aren't there to sell you something. They're there because they work with construction businesses like yours, every day.

📊

Accountants

Construction-specialist tax, profit planning and financial advice

🏦

Finance Specialists

Development finance, bridging and business funding

📣

Marketing Experts

Lead generation, video, social and brand building

💻

Software Providers

Tools built specifically for the construction industry

🎯

Business Consultants

Strategy, systems, operations and growth planning

📍 Event Venue

National Self Build & Renovation Centre

The UK's only permanent venue dedicated to homebuilding and construction — and the perfect home for Build to Scale.

📅
DateTuesday 12th May 2026
🕗
Time8:00am – 12:00pm
📍
AddressNSBRC, Swindon, SN5 8UB
🚗
ParkingFree on site
🛣️
RoadJust off Junction 16, M4
🚆
RailClose to Swindon station
Visit NSBRC Website →
About the NSBRC

Established in 2007 and employee-owned since 2014, the NSBRC has welcomed over a quarter of a million visitors. It's the UK's only permanent venue dedicated to independent homebuilding and construction — showcasing the best building methods, innovations and technologies under one roof.

250k+
Visitors since 2007
6
Days open per week
100%
Employee owned
Why This Venue?
  • 🏗️ Built for the construction and trades industry — this is your world
  • 🤝 A serious, professional environment — not a hotel conference room
  • 🚗 Easy access from across the South West and M4 corridor
  • 🅿️ Free parking on site — no faff, just turn up
  • ☕ On-site café — fuel up before the event kicks off
Our Sponsors

Backed By The Best

These forward-thinking businesses are helping make Build to Scale happen. We're proud to have them in the room.

Tickets

Secure Your Spot.

£10 to get in the room. Deliberately priced to attract people who are serious about growing their business.

Limited Spaces
Build to Scale · 12th May
£
10
per person
✓ Full 4-hour morning event
✓ All expert speaker sessions
✓ Open Q&A with the panel
✓ Access to all exhibitors
✓ Tea, coffee & networking
✓ Event resources & materials
Reserve Your Spot on Eventbrite →

Secure checkout · Instant confirmation · Limited capacity

Spaces are limited — don't leave it late
🎯

Why only £10?

It's not about the money. A small commitment means the room is full of serious business owners — which makes the whole event better for everyone in it.

🏆

Share in others' success

The most valuable thing in the room won't be on a slide deck. It'll be the person next to you who solved the exact problem you're facing right now.

🚀

First event — get in early

Build to Scale is launching for the first time in May. You're getting in at the very beginning of something that's going to grow.

Be Honest With Yourself

Is This for You?

This event is deliberately built for a specific type of person.

✓ This is for you if...
✓ You own a construction, trades or property business
✓ You want to grow — and you're serious about it
✓ You want practical tools, not just inspiration
✓ You're open to learning from people in the same boat
✓ You want to leave with actions, not just ideas
✗ This isn't for you if...
✗ You're looking for shortcuts or overnight results
✗ You're not willing to change how you operate
✗ You're employed in construction — not running a business
✗ You want a morning out with no intention of acting
12th May · Swindon · £10

Get in the room.
Build the business.

The right tools. The right people. Four hours that could change the direction of your business.

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Limited capacity
First event
Will sell out
Build to Scale
12th May · Swindon · 8am–12pm · £10
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Brand Guidelines — Version 1.0

BUILD TO SCALE

This document defines the visual identity, tone and design system for Build to Scale. Use it to ensure every touchpoint — digital, print, social — feels consistent and on brand.

01 — Identity

THE LOGO

BUILD TO SCALE
Build Bigger. Scale Smarter.
BUILD TO SCALE
Build Bigger. Scale Smarter.
BUILD TO SCALE
Build Bigger. Scale Smarter.

✓ Do

Always use on dark, light, or yellow backgrounds from this guide. Keep the gradient bar underneath.

✗ Don't

Don't stretch, recolour, add drop shadows, or place on busy photographic backgrounds without a dark overlay.

✓ Clear Space

Always maintain clear space equal to the height of the "B" in BUILD around all sides of the logo.

✗ Don't

Don't use the yellow text on a yellow background. Don't use red text on red backgrounds.

02 — Colour

COLOUR PALETTE

Signal Yellow
#F7C948
Primary accent. CTAs, headings, highlights, ticker bar.
Alert Red
#E83A2F
Secondary accent. Gradient endings, urgency, contrast with yellow.
Void Black
#0B0C0E
Primary background. The dominant colour on all materials.
Surface Dark
#13161B
Card backgrounds, panels, secondary surfaces.
Card Dark
#1A1E26
Raised card elements, hover states.
Off White
#F2F4F7
Primary text on dark backgrounds.

Gradient rule: The only approved gradient is Yellow → Red: linear-gradient(90deg, #F7C948, #E83A2F). Use it for dividers, card accent bars and CTA glow effects only.

03 — Typography

TYPE SYSTEM

Display — Bebas Neue
BUILD TO SCALE

Used for: Hero headlines, section titles, logo, large numerals. Always uppercase. Never use for body copy.

Sub-heading — Barlow Condensed 700–800
12th May 2026 — Swindon

Used for: Eyebrow labels, CTA buttons, event details, nav items, card headings. Always uppercase with letter-spacing.

Body — Inter 400–600
A high-energy networking and education event for construction professionals who want to grow ready to scale their business. Real tactics, real connections, no fluff.

Used for: All body copy, descriptions, speaker bios. Sentence case. Never all-caps for long passages.

ElementFontSizeCase
Hero HeadlineBebas Neue72–120pxUppercase
Section TitleBebas Neue36–56pxUppercase
Eyebrow LabelBarlow Condensed 70012–14pxUppercase + tracking
CTA ButtonBarlow Condensed 80014–18pxUppercase
Body CopyInter 40015–18pxSentence case
Small LabelsInter 60010–12pxUppercase + tracking

04 — Elements

DESIGN ELEMENTS

Buttons

Secure Your Seat →
Learn More

Primary: Yellow fill, black text. Ghost: transparent, light border. Hover: border turns yellow.

Gradient Divider

60–80px wide, 3–4px tall. Yellow → Red gradient. Used after section headings and in the logo lockup.

Ticker / Banner Strip

BUILD BIGGER. SCALE SMARTER. ★ 12TH MAY 2026 ★ SWINDON ★ LIMITED SEATS

Yellow background, black text. Barlow Condensed 700. Use for urgency strips and event detail bars.

Content Cards

Speaker

Dark card surface with yellow-red gradient top bar. Border: #262C38.

Always use the gradient accent bar on top. Cards float on #13161B surface over #0B0C0E background.

05 — Tone

TONE OF VOICE

Build to Scale is direct, confident and no-nonsense. It speaks to construction professionals who want to grow who are action-oriented and time-poor. Every word earns its place.

✓ Sound Like This

  • Direct and confident — no filler words
  • Action-first — lead with what they'll get
  • Industry-aware — use trades language naturally
  • Energetic but grounded — not hype, real value
  • Short sentences that punch
  • "Secure your seat." not "Please register..."

✗ Not Like This

  • Overly corporate or formal
  • Buzzword-heavy ("synergise", "leverage")
  • Vague ("a great opportunity to network")
  • Long-winded paragraphs
  • Passive voice ("you will be provided with...")
  • Overpromising or unsubstantiated claims

06 — Imagery

IMAGE STYLE

Photography

Real people, real sites. Gritty and authentic. No stock imagery of people in hard hats smiling at tablets. Use high-contrast, dark-toned photos.

Overlays

Always use a dark overlay (rgba 0,0,0,0.5+) when placing text over images. Yellow text only on properly darkened backgrounds.

Texture

Subtle noise texture and diagonal stripe patterns can be used sparingly as background elements. Never overpowering — they should barely be visible.

BUILD TO SCALE

Social Media Assets — Right-click any asset to save as image, or screenshot for use

Instagram / Facebook Square Post (1080×1080)
Main Event Announcement
BTS
£10 to Attend
Build Bigger. Scale Smarter.

SCALE YOUR
BUSINESS.
GROW YOUR
NETWORK.

12th May 2026 — Swindon
Save & post. Use as main announcement graphic.
Save the Date
12
Save the Date

12TH
MAY
2026

Build to Scale — Swindon
Use for early teaser posts.
Urgency / Last Seats Post
!
Limited Seats
⚠ Don't Miss Out

SEATS ARE
FILLING
FAST.

Get Your Ticket — 12th May, Swindon
Use in final 2 weeks before event.
Countdown Post (edit number)
Days Until
48
Days to Go
BUILD TO SCALE
Update the number each week as event approaches.
Speaker Announcement Card
Speaker Card (replace name/title)
👤
// Featured Speaker
SPEAKER NAME
Job Title / Company
Build to Scale — 12th May, Swindon
Replace name & title. Add real headshot over the grey area in Canva/Photoshop.
Instagram / Facebook Story (9:16)
Event Story
BTS
Build to Scale

THE
EVENT
FOR
BUILDERS

12th May 2026
Swindon — £10 to Attend
🔗 Link in Bio — £10 Tickets
Ideal for Instagram Stories. Screenshot & post.
LinkedIn Banner / Facebook Cover (16:5)
LinkedIn Cover Banner
Screenshot at full width for LinkedIn/Facebook cover photo.
BUILD TO SCALE — Event Posters

Right-click to save, or print directly from browser. Use Chrome → Print → Save as PDF for best quality.

A3 Portrait Poster (Print / Digital)
BTS
Build Bigger. Scale Smarter.  ★  12th May 2026  ★  Swindon  ★  £10 to Attend
Build Bigger. Scale Smarter.
BUILD
TO SCALE

The event for construction professionals who are done playing small. Expert speakers, real tactics, serious connections.

Expert Speakers
Live Networking
Business Growth Tactics
Real Industry Insight
Trade Connections
£10 to Attend
Date
Tuesday 12th May 2026
Venue
Swindon, United Kingdom
Cost
£10 — Limited Seats
Get Your Ticket at →
buildtoscale.uk
buildtoscale.uk
£10 Per Ticket
Landscape Poster (A4 Landscape / Digital Banner)
Build Bigger. Scale Smarter. — 2026
BUILD
TO SCALE

For construction professionals ready to build bigger and scale smarter. Real speakers, real tactics, no fluff.

BTS
Date
12 MAY 2026
Venue
Swindon, UK
  • Expert Speakers
  • Live Networking
  • £10 to Attend
  • Limited Seats
Get Your Ticket →
buildtoscale.uk
buildtoscale.uk
Construction Industry 2026

Help Us Understand
Your Business

We are researching real challenges facing construction professionals. Your answers will directly shape solutions built for people like you.

5 MIN
To Complete
17
Questions
100%
Anonymous
Section 1 of 60%
Section 01 / 06
About Your Business
Tell us a bit about what you do and how you operate.
Q1. What type of construction work do you primarily do?
General Contractor
Specialist Trade (Electrical, Plumbing, etc.)
Property Developer
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Refurbishment / Fit-Out
Housebuilder
Other
Q2. How many people are in your business?
Just me
2 to 5 people
6 to 20 people
21 to 50 people
50+ people
Q3. How many active jobs are you typically running at one time?
1
2 to 3
4 to 10
10+
Section 02 / 06
Current Pain Points
We want to understand what is slowing you down.
Q4. What is the biggest admin headache in your business right now?
Chasing invoices and late payments
Keeping track of what has been done on site
Managing subcontractors and trades
Client communication and updates
Quoting and estimating jobs
Compliance, certs and paperwork
Scheduling and planning
All of the above
Q5. How do you currently manage jobs, schedules and client communication?
WhatsApp and phone calls only
Spreadsheets and Excel
Paper and notebooks
Dedicated software
A mix of everything
Q6. How much time per week do you lose to admin, chasing payments or poor communication?
Less than 1 hour
1 to 3 hours
3 to 6 hours
6 to 10 hours
10+ hours
Q7. Have you ever lost money due to poor job management or missed information?
Yes - missed variations or extras
Yes - jobs ran over budget
Yes - forgot to invoice for work done
Yes - disputes with clients or subbies
Not that I know of
No
Section 03 / 06
Technology and Tools
Tell us about your relationship with tech.
Q8. Do you currently use any software to run your business?
No - nothing at all
Xero or QuickBooks (accounting only)
Tradify
Buildertrend
SimPRO
Jobber
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
A mix of different tools
Other
Q9. What is the main reason you have not found the right solution yet?
Too expensive
Too complicated to set up
Not built for how trades actually work
My team will not adopt new tools
Have not had time to look
Nothing that does it all in one place
I am happy with what I use
Q10. How comfortable are you using apps on a phone or tablet?
1 - Not comfortable at all
2 - Slightly comfortable
3 - Fairly comfortable
4 - Comfortable
5 - Very comfortable
Q11. Which would make the biggest difference to your business? Pick up to 3
Job and schedule management
Client communication and updates
Quotes and invoicing
Subcontractor management
Compliance and certifications
Snag lists and site photos
Payment tracking
Real-time reporting and dashboards
Section 04 / 06
Time Is Money
Help us quantify what admin really costs your business.
Q12. How many hours per week do you spend on admin, chasing payments or managing jobs?
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
10+ hours
Q13. If you had to pay someone to do that admin, what would it cost per week?
Under 50 pounds
50 to 150 pounds
150 to 300 pounds
300+ pounds
Q14. If those hours were freed up, what would that time be worth in revenue?
Under 100 pounds per week
100 to 300 pounds per week
300 to 500 pounds per week
500+ pounds per week
Q15. If technology could give you back half that time, what would feel like a fair monthly investment?
0 to 50 pounds per month
50 to 100 pounds per month
100 to 200 pounds per month
200+ pounds per month
Q16. How would you prefer to pay for it?
Monthly subscription
Annual plan (discounted)
Pay per project
Section 05 / 06
Your Thoughts
The most valuable section - your real opinions matter here.
Q17a. What would make you switch from what you currently use to something new?
If it was genuinely simple to use
If it was affordable and good value
If it was built specifically for trades
If it worked well on mobile and on site
If it replaced multiple tools in one
If my whole team could use it easily
Nothing - I am happy with what I have
Q17b. If you could fix one thing about running your construction business, what would it be?
Getting paid faster
Less time on paperwork and admin
Better communication on site
Knowing exactly where every job stands
Managing subcontractors more easily
Staying on top of compliance
Having a clear view of profit per job
Q17c. Would you be interested in being an early beta tester for a solution built for your industry?
Yes - count me in
Maybe - tell me more
No thanks
Section 06 / 06
Stay in the Loop
Completely optional - only if you would like to hear what comes next.
Your details ALL OPTIONAL

We will never share your details. Only used to follow up if you opted in to beta testing.

🏗️
Thank You!

Your answers have been recorded and will help shape solutions built for construction professionals like you. See you on 12th May in Swindon!

Legal · Data & Privacy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: April 2026. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it. We keep it plain — no legal waffle.

WHO WE ARE

Build to Scale is an event brand operated by Build to Scale, a trading name of MoneyMates UK Ltd, registered in England and Wales.

This privacy policy applies to the Build to Scale website (buildtoscale.uk), including all forms, surveys, and pages hosted on it.

Data Controller: Build to Scale (MoneyMates UK Ltd)
Contact: kris@moneymates.uk
Website: buildtoscale.uk

WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

We only collect data that you choose to give us. Here's what that looks like across the different parts of the site:

Event Ticket Registration

When you register for a Build to Scale event via Eventbrite, Eventbrite's own privacy policy applies. We receive basic attendee information (name, email) from Eventbrite to manage attendance.

Industry Survey

If you complete our industry survey, we collect:

  • Business type, team size and operational details you choose to share
  • Your opinions on tools, admin challenges and technology
  • Optional contact details (name, email, phone) if you choose to provide them

Sponsor Registration

If you register as a sponsor, we collect:

  • Your name, company name, contact details and sponsorship package selection
  • This information is used to process your sponsorship and send you relevant event materials

Contact & Enquiry Forms

If you get in touch via any form on the site, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Website Analytics

We use Google Tag Manager and associated analytics tools to understand how people use the site. This may include anonymous data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

DataWhy We Use ItLegal Basis
Attendee detailsManage event attendance, send event updatesLegitimate interest / Contract
Survey responsesIndustry research to improve our events and productsConsent
Sponsor detailsProcess sponsorship, send pack and invoice, event communicationsContract
Enquiry form dataRespond to your question or requestLegitimate interest
Analytics dataUnderstand site usage and improve the experienceLegitimate interest

We do not sell your data. We do not share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

WHO WE SHARE DATA WITH

We only share data where necessary to run the event and this website. The third parties we use are:

  • Eventbrite — ticket registration and attendee management
  • Google (Analytics / Tag Manager) — anonymous website analytics
  • Google Sheets — sponsor registration data is logged for internal tracking
  • Base44 — the platform that powers our backend functions and form submissions
  • Gmail / Google Workspace — used to send automated confirmation emails

All third-party services we use are GDPR compliant. We do not transfer data outside the UK or EEA without appropriate safeguards in place.

HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR DATA

  • Event attendee data — retained for 12 months after the event, then deleted
  • Survey responses — retained for research purposes for up to 2 years, then anonymised or deleted
  • Sponsor data — retained for the duration of the sponsorship relationship and up to 2 years after for accounting purposes
  • Enquiry form submissions — retained for 6 months after your enquiry is resolved
  • Analytics data — retained in line with Google's standard retention periods

YOUR RIGHTS

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights over your personal data:

  • Right to access — you can request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your data (the "right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing — you can ask us to limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability — you can request your data in a portable format
  • Right to object — you can object to us processing your data on the basis of legitimate interest

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at kris@moneymates.uk. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

COOKIES

This site uses cookies primarily for analytics purposes via Google Tag Manager. These are non-essential cookies — they help us understand how the site is being used but are not required for the site to function.

By continuing to use this site, you consent to these cookies being set. You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings — this will not affect your ability to use the site.

We do not use advertising, tracking or retargeting cookies.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "last updated" date at the top of the page. If there are any significant changes, we'll make them easy to spot.

Your continued use of the site after any changes means you accept the updated policy.

GET IN TOUCH

Any questions about this policy or how we handle your data — just get in touch.

BUILD TO SCALE

Email: kris@moneymates.uk

Website: buildtoscale.uk

Event: Build to Scale — 12th May 2026, Swindon, NSBRC