In this episode of Growing Consultancies, Paul Micallef is joined by Nathan Spencer, Managing Director of UKREiiF, the UK’s largest real estate, investment and infrastructure event. What started as an ambitious idea during COVID has grown into one of the most influential events in the UK built environment, bringing together investors, developers, councils, government, consultants, contractors and the wider construction supply chain. Nathan shares the story behind UKREiiF’s incredible rise from around 4,000 attendees in 2022 to approximately 16,000 today, and explains how the event has become a major hub for investment, regeneration, networking and economic growth across the UK. This conversation goes far beyond the event itself. Nathan talks openly about scaling a business, building a strong personal brand, leadership, succession planning, AI, continuous improvement and what it takes to grow an organisation at pace. Topics covered include: • The origins and growth of UKREiiF • How the event disrupted the market • Leadership and scaling a fast-growing business • Why personal brand matters in construction • The future of UKREiiF and international expansion • AI, automation and continuous improvement • How to get the most value from UKREiiF Whether you work in construction, real estate, infrastructure, quantity surveying, project management, consultancy or development, this episode is packed with valuable insight and practical takeaways. Subscribe to Growing Consultancies for more conversations with the people shaping the future of the built environment. Follow Nathan Spencer UKREiiF
