Our Team
The Property and Construction partnership was founded by a dedicated team that believes in collaboration and strategic partnerships.
Our team boasts over 60 years of combined experience in the industry and in membership organisations. We have listened to and supported thousands of businesses at every stage of their business lifecycle and worked at the highest level with the key decision-makers and leading business figures in the region.
Our expertise and experience will help you get the most from your partnership.
Julie Walters
Having worked in a variety of industries over my career I must admit that I have found the most enjoyment, passion and reward come from that of being engaged with the Construction and Property sectors. Until 2019 I was the Midlands Regional Manager for the National Federation of Builders, and I have been a judge for the Midlands Residential Property Awards, West Midlands Property Awards & EEM 2019 Building Communities Awards.
Sarah Ashford
I am passionate about helping businesses to scale and grow. I qualified as a Sfedi accredited business advisor spending six years working for the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Chambers of Commerce. The role supported start-ups, sole traders, SMEs and International Companies in every sector. I am also the founder of Blue Garnet Ltd. that specialises in business cost efficiencies, funding and R&D Tax credits for all types of UK businesses.
Lara Day
A demonstrated history of working with the residential, commercial, construction & property development sector over 25 years. Project management, negotiation, bid writing, business planning, strong sales professional and event management. New business growth specialist, digital strategy, PR & marketing. Currently facilitating development delivery through innovative utility solutions, skilled in wastewater solutions to help unlock developments.
With business membership experience each founder has a wealth of experience and identified a gap in the market for a Property and Construction membership group launching in the Midlands. While, there are many challenges that have been presented by the pandemic each saw an opportunity to combine their skillsets and support businesses looking to build strong partnerships in the Property and Construction sector.
Our core values are to bring together and support businesses of all size within the industry. We aim to encourage growth and enhanced confidence in the sector by changing ‘networking’ to ‘partnerships’.