t.i.p.s

t.i.p.s

Trades • Interiors • Property • Services

Birmingham’s referral-led social networking community.

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Social networking community.

Social networking community.

Real conversations.
Good people.
Better connections.

No awkward pitching.
No forced sales chats.
Just a room full of people who believe relationships still matter.

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What Is T.I.P.S

The built environment, connected through people.
That’s the point.

T.I.P.S is a social networking community for people working across the built environment and surrounding industries.

Some events are relaxed and social.
Others are built around conversations, collaboration and industry insight.

But every event is designed the same way:
informal, welcoming and relationship-led.

Because business happens better when people actually enjoy being in the room.

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Who It’s For

Trades • Interiors • Property • Construction • Architecture • Development • Hospitality • Consultancy • Services

Including:

Contractors, architects, developers, consultants, suppliers, project managers, quantity surveyors, estate agents, fit-out companies, manufacturers and service providers.

From independent businesses to established companies.

If your business grows through relationships, referrals and reputation, you’ll fit right in.

What To Expect

Drop in for an hour or stay all evening.

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Relaxed social networking
Food and drinks in carefully selected venues
A curated mix of professionals across the industry
Informal conversations and introductions
Occasional live talks, panels or discussions
A welcoming atmosphere where connections happen naturally

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Our Sponsors

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Our Hosts

Ash Smith

Founder of Shropshire Studios Ltd, specialising in commercial interior design, fit-out and construction project management across the hospitality, workplace and care sectors.

Working with restaurants, bars, cafés, salons, offices and care providers, Ash helps create functional, commercially effective spaces from concept through to completion.

Tanya Palmer

Co-founder of Duke Renovations, specialising in high-end residential renovations, investor refurbishments and commercial refurbishment project management.

Working with homeowners, property investors, developers and commercial clients, Tanyha helps deliver well-structured property projects.

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