Built on real experience. Delivered straight.
More than 25 years in the trenches of construction, building, trades and marine industries — not advising from the sidelines, but actually doing the work.
Why Consult SME exists
Adrian Langford
Founder & Principal Advisor
Consult SME was built on one simple idea: business owners shouldn't have to face growth, operations or people problems on their own.
After more than 25 years working across the construction, building and marine industries — in sales leadership, operations, procurement, general management and industry regulation — I've sat in a lot of seats.
I've run business units turning over tens of millions of dollars, led sales teams, managed supply chains through shortages, sorted out disputes between builders and clients, and helped businesses find their next gear of growth.
That experience is what Consult SME brings to your business. Not theory, not templates — real, tested know-how from someone who understands the pressures of running a business in a hands-on industry.
Adrian Langford
Founder & Principal Advisor
- 25+ years in construction, building, trades and marine industries
- Senior leadership roles across sales, operations and general management
- Direct experience with industry bodies, councils and regulators
- Managed business units turning over $30M+
- Delivered $1.35M+ in procurement savings for clients
- Based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Adrian Langford founded Consult SME after a career spanning senior leadership roles across construction, building, marine and trade industries on the Sunshine Coast and throughout Queensland.
He has held general management, sales leadership and operations roles across businesses ranging from specialist trade contractors to large-scale marine and construction enterprises — managing teams, budgets and business units at every level.
Adrian has direct experience with industry regulation and compliance, having worked closely with industry bodies, local councils and regulatory authorities throughout his career. He brings that same practical, no-nonsense approach to every client engagement.
Based on the Sunshine Coast, Adrian works with SME owners across Queensland and beyond who want straight-talking, experienced support — without the overhead of a large consulting firm.
How we work
We're here to help and support, not to sell you something you don't need. Think of us as an extra pair of experienced hands when you need one.
Listen first
Every engagement starts with a genuine conversation about where your business is at, what's working, and what isn't. No assumptions, no pre-packaged solutions.
Tailor the support
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all advice. The support we provide is shaped around your specific situation, your industry, and what you actually need.
Work alongside you
We're hands-on by nature. That means rolling up our sleeves and working through problems with you — not just handing over a report and walking away.
Give it to you straight
You'll always get an honest assessment. If something isn't working, we'll say so. If there's a better path forward, we'll find it together.
Industries we understand
Let's talk about your business
No pressure, no jargon — just a genuine conversation about where you're at and where you'd like to be.