From the Trades to Chartered Building Surveyor with Lewis Denbow

Summary

Lewis Denbow, chartered building surveyor at Harris Associates, joins me to share his journey from an electrical apprenticeship into building surveying. We talk about apprenticeships, the APC, communication skills, and why the trades could play a huge role in solving the surveying skills shortage.

What We Cover

• An unorthodox route into building surveying
• Degree apprenticeships and accessibility
• Lessons from the trades
• Communication and client relationships
• Project management and stakeholder management
• Advice for those starting out in surveying

Useful Links

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Guest Bio

Lewis Denbow is a chartered building surveyor at Harris Associates, a national award-winning built environment consultancy. He entered the profession through an unconventional route, starting in the electrical trade before completing a degree apprenticeship and achieving chartership. Lewis now works across building surveying and project management, with a strong focus on communication, stakeholder management, and practical problem-solving.

Guest Links

Lewis Denbow on LinkedIn
Harris Associates

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