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UK construction business mentorshipStop running jobs. Start running a construction company.

We help UK tradesmen and construction business owners win consistent projects, increase margins, and build a company that runs without the owner stuck on site or firefighting every day.

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BizMentor clients rating the mentorship 5 stars130+ testimonials from UK builders
100+Businesses scaled
10+Years in construction
2,500Client projects
Sviat Jay, UK construction business mentor and founder of Craftex

Our clients run companies like

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Who it’s for

Built for builders who want structure, not chaos

Stage 1 · under £500K a year

Tradespeople & growing builders

  • You’ve got the skill, but not the system
  • Income depends on finding the next job
  • Still working on the tools full-time
  • Unsure how to move beyond small projects
Stage 2 · £500K+ a year

Established construction companies

  • Revenue is inconsistent month to month
  • Margins fluctuate and cash flow feels tight
  • The owner is still in daily operations
  • Growth depends on referrals or a few clients

“Motivation doesn’t build a construction company. Systems do.”

The real problem

What stops construction companies from scaling?

1

Inconsistent pipeline

Work is unpredictable and the win rate is low. Growth depends on referrals or a few clients.

2

Margin & pricing pressure

Projects bring revenue but not steady profit. Poor pricing eats the margin.

3

Cash flow instability

Payments lag while costs are immediate. One delay can strain the whole business.

4

Operational bottlenecks

No systems means project chaos. Delays, errors and rework eat profit.

5

Owner dependency

The business can’t run without you. Every decision and daily issue lands on you.

6

Team & leadership gaps

Hiring is reactive, not planned. The team relies on the owner to function.

Our programs

Two accelerators. One system from Craftex.

Pick the one that matches where your business is today. Every program installs the same system Sviat runs at Craftex, at a bigger scale each level.

Owners at £150–500K turnover

Construction Business Accelerator

Moving from small jobs to bigger jobs at full price, getting off the tools and building a team that does the work. 4 months, max 20 clients.

Clients without paid adsOutreach, LinkedIn, architects & partners, low-cost lead platforms.
Price for profitSell at full price, protect your margin, land your first high-five-figure job.
Website + CRM done for youOur team builds your site and installs the Craftex CRM.
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Flagship · £500K+ turnover

Main Contractor Accelerator

Sviat’s own model at Craftex: bigger projects, a management team, and a business that doesn’t need you on site 7 days a week. 4 months, max 10 clients.

Win £100K–£1M+ projectsFinding, pricing and tendering big projects, negotiation, tender deck.
Profit in the bank, not on paperCash flow, variations and delivery control on big jobs.
A team that runs itHire an estimator and a project manager, run the company remotely.
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Just starting out or under £150K? See all programs, including self-study from £2,900 →

Client results

Real builders. Real numbers.

Adam & Ali
£500K/yr → a £528K project

Stuck for 3 years at £500K a year. Signed £92K of work in 8 days, then closed a single £528K project with £180K+ profit.

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£400K/yr → £1.4M in contractsMark: from small jobs to a steady project pipeline in 3.5 months.Full story →
£2K → £13.5K/monthGhennadii: from £2K/month on the tools to £13.5K/month profit in 2 months, landing a £48K project.Full story →
£300–600K → £1.5M+ revenueMartin: £600K+ contracts after commercial repositioning and systems.Full story →
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Individual results, not typical or guaranteed.

Proof, not promises

Wins from our clients’ chat

Unedited screenshots from our private client community. Names of their customers are hidden.

★★★★★ Rated 5 stars by clients on Trustpilot
£528K project: Adam & Ali signed a £528K project with an estimated £175–180K profit.
£528K projectAdam & Ali signed a £528K project with an estimated £175–180K profit.
£450K tender: Marek & Piter won a South Kensington tender. “The fee has already returned 5×.”
£450K tenderMarek & Piter won a South Kensington tender. “The fee has already returned 5×.”
£91,796 in 8 days: Adam signed three projects worth £91,796 in 8 days.
£91,796 in 8 daysAdam signed three projects: a £49K extension, a £30.8K refurb and a £12K job.
£13,590 profit in a month: Ghennadi, from £36.6K revenue in one month.
£13,590 profit in a monthGhennadi, from £36.6K revenue in one month.
£10K project on day one: Clayton signed a £10K deal with £5K upfront and staged payments.
£10K project on day oneClayton signed a £10K job with £5K upfront and staged payments, so a late payer can no longer put him at a loss.
£48,000 contract: Ghennadi signed his biggest warehouse job.
£48,000 contractGhennadi signed his biggest warehouse job.
£39K in 2 months: Seghei: from Toloka at £4–5K/month to a £39K project.
£39K in 2 monthsSeghei: from Toloka at £4–5K/month to a £39K project.
£15K first deal: Sergey turned a £2K enquiry into £15K, 50% paid up front.
£15K first dealSergey turned a £2K enquiry into £15K, 50% paid up front.
£7,500 job: Ardian: £2–3K profit, done in 3–5 days.
£7,500 jobArdian: £2–3K profit, done in 3–5 days.
£6.9K project: Ardian keeps closing with our sales script.
£6.9K projectArdian keeps closing with our sales script.
Commercial client: Ghennadi off the tools, winning commercial work.
Commercial clientGhennadi off the tools, winning commercial work.
Industrial unit: Pricing a large industrial unit inside and out.
Industrial unitPricing a large industrial unit inside and out.
£600 in a day: A small job priced right.
£600 in a dayA small job priced right.
Jobs from contacts: New work from his existing contacts.
Jobs from contactsNew work from his existing contacts.
New project Monday: One more project signed.
New project MondayOne more project signed.

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Deal flow from Craftex

Top performers get real Craftex projects

Sviat runs a working construction company. When Craftex gets an enquiry that fits, he hands it to clients who are doing the work — under his control, so it’s delivered properly.

Customer details are blurred.

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Craftex project shared with BizMentor members: Brentwood full house renovation
Brentwood full house renovation“Hi Bro yes we can take on” — Adam, a member, replied the same day.
Craftex project shared with BizMentor members: 200K commercial fit-out, Edinburgh
£200K commercial fit-out, Edinburgh“Commercial simple fit-out: kitchens, toilets, doors.” Posted to members first.
Craftex project shared with BizMentor members: 2040K reinstatement, London E14
£20–40K reinstatement, London E14“Insurance-funded water damage reinstatement.” Shared with members to price.
Mayfair gallery fit-out: “Everyone who is smashing inside this community can receive project opportunities from me.”
Mayfair gallery fit-out“Everyone who is smashing inside this community can receive project opportunities from me.”
Salon refurbishment: “If the budget is above £100K we run it through Craftex — you deliver it.”
Salon refurbishment“If the budget is above £100K we run it through Craftex — you deliver it.”
Warehouse fit-out lead passed to a client
Warehouse fit-outA 162m² warehouse conversion lead passed to a client.
Office repairs lead passed to a client
Office repairs, WC1“Do you want to take this lead?” — “Absolutely.”

Individual results, not typical or guaranteed.

Sviat Jay, founder of Craftex and BizMentor
Your mentor

Built by a builder who operates at scale

Sviatoslav Jerdetchii (Sviat Jay) started as a demolition labourer and built Craftex from zero to £3M+ a year in revenue in under four years.

Craftex has delivered over 150 high-end projects across London and the UK, with individual deal values exceeding £2.5M. The system we teach was built in our own construction business, Craftex.

10+Years in construction
150+High-end projects
£2.5M+Largest deals
Apply to work with Sviat →See Craftex projects
Craftex project: Portsoken House reception, London
Portsoken House reception · Craftex
Craftex project: Kensington Olympia penthouse, London
Kensington Olympia penthouse · Craftex
Craftex project: Drake’s retail store, London
Drake’s flagship store · Craftex
Client testimonials

What builders say

Verified reviews on★ Trustpilot
Highly recommend
100% worth it! When I first signed up with Sviat, my business was a mess and I was still on the tools. Now we’ve already hit £400k in revenue this year! If you’re starting a business or feeling stuck, Sviat is your man. Real…
Ghennadi Catansus · 23 Sept 2026
When I signed up for Svyat mentoring
When I signed up for Svyat mentoring, I was honestly nervous. I wasn't sure it would work for me or whether I'd ever get my money back. After just a month and a half, I had earned back everything I'd invested and even made a…
Sergey Dimov · 23 Sept 2026
I started working with Sviat about two…
I started working with Sviat about two years ago, when I decided to start my own construction company. At the beginning, he showed me the basics — how to find the right jobs, price and estimate projects, find clients, market the…
Planex Ltd · 22 Sept 2026
More than a business course — a different way of thinking
More than a business course — a different way of thinking I’ve gone through a number of business courses and educational programmes over the years, so I approached Bizmentor with fairly high expectations. It has genuinely…
Iurii Pylypets · 6 Sept 2026
★★★★★

“I went from having no clue how to find clients to signing a £39k contract in just two months. Currently sitting at the table for a £100k+ project.”

Serg Prysiahznyi
★★★★★

“Even before starting the full mentorship, the initial steps changed everything. I finally understand the roadmap for business.”

Marc Carpiuc
★★★★★

“Sviatoslav helped me rebuild my mindset from the ground up. I’ve now opened my company and have total clarity on where I’m going.”

Ihor Hrytsai
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BizMentor provides business education and mentoring for construction and trade business owners. Client results shown on this website are individual results and are not typical. We do not promise or guarantee any specific income, profit, turnover or project size — results depend on your business, market and the work you put in. Nothing here is financial, legal or tax advice.

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