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From Admin Overload to Winning Bids for UK Builders | Annie Slattery from Houzz
Episode 437th October 2025 • Build Smart Blueprint • JP Lal
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What if the hours lost to admin, quoting, and client follow-ups could actually fuel your next stage of growth?

In this episode of Build Smart Blueprint, Annie Slattery, Director of Product at Houzz, joins JP to explore how UK contractors are reclaiming their time through smarter estimating, streamlined communication, and modern project tools.

💡 Whether you’re managing tenders, coordinating specialist trades, or delivering design & build projects, you’ll discover practical ways to simplify admin and focus on what really matters — building and growing.

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