Haydn Simmons – Guest on The ToolShed Podcast
It’s time to down tools and dig into the numbers that make (or break) a build. Mick Hawes sits down with Haydn Simmons, founder of Price A Plan, to unpack the real-world estimating systems behind profitable projects. From boom–bust market cycles to square-metre myths, personal responsibility, and the “pre-construction process” that calms clients and protects margins, this episode is a masterclass in quoting without the chaos.
What you’ll learn
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The pre-construction pathway: qualify, budget check, detailed estimate, contract, delivery
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Why builders lose jobs by chasing price (and how to win on value)
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Handling bigger project values without frying your cash flow
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Emotional fitness for builders: leading clients instead of reacting
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Outsourcing estimating the right way (and using data to stay current)
Guest: Haydn Simmons – Carpenter turned estimator; founder of Price A Plan, delivering $500M+ in annual estimated project value.
MICK HAWES – THE TOOLSHED PODCAST