Just Practising is the trading name of Su Butcher’s consultancy which specialises in working with construction companies to enable them to use digital tools strategically for business benefits. Since establishing her consultancy in 2011, Su has become a trusted commentator on social technologies in construction and advises a range of contractors, product companies and consultants in the UK, Europe and the US.
Read more about Su Butcher here.
Su’s consultancy provides targeted support to construction organisations who want to improve how they communicate, with a major focus on digital communications and digitalisation of construction. She also provides coaching for companies wishing to understand and/or enter the UK construction market.
Consultancy Services
Engaging Su Butcher as a consultant or business coach has several benefits:
- Broad Overview: You are provided with a professional, external sounding board with broad expertise in the built environment sector and construction industry.
- Insight into the Detail: Your company will have access to an understanding of the complexity of the sector, the pressures on different silos and actors in it and the current political, regulatory and guidance landscape.
- Professional and Commercial: You’ll get the twin perspectives of a consultant trained in a profession who understands professionals and also spent decades running businesses and working with business-minded professionals.
1. Discovery Session
Following an initial online call, we will meet you at your offices for a discovery session. This will usually take around two hours but can be longer if required. The purpose of the discovery session is to identify:
- The objectives of your project
- Your pressures, priorities and measures of success
- Whether we can work together.
2. One-to-one Coaching/Clinics
These sessions provide a confidential space to explore strategy, communication, market fit and engagement with industry stakeholders, guided by real-world insight from across the construction and property sectors. Options include:
- Online sessions – Flexible one-hour or multi-hour virtual clinics ideal for founders seeking targeted feedback or rapid strategy input.
- In-person sessions (London or UK travel) – For deeper exploration, mentoring and collaborative planning in a workshop setting.
- Half-day intensive sessions – A structured half-day combining strategic review, market insight and communication coaching tailored to your current challenges.
3. Ongoing Coaching/Retainers
This service offers continuing strategic support for organisations who want to embed industry insight and communication expertise as they grow. It combines regular coaching sessions with tailored introductions, sector intelligence and access to Su Butcher’s network. Retainer minimum terms are 3 months to allow meaningful engagement. Options include:
- Starter Retainer – Two sessions per month focused on immediate priorities and developing your go-to-market approach.
- Growth Retainer – Three to four sessions per month, with email support and feedback between meetings to sustain momentum and accountability.
- Premium Partner – A flexible, high-touch advisory arrangement offering strategic input, networking, and positioning support at leadership level.
Contact us for a copy of our Rate Card for details of pricing, terms and conditions.
Want to talk it through first? Book a call to discuss.