Episodios

  • Build Up from the Basement with Mark Garnier MP
    May 19 2025

    We’re joined by Mark Garnier MP, Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest, to discuss why it's time to introduce licensing for the building industry. 🏗️

    From protecting homeowners to raising standards and boosting trust in the trade, Mark explains why licensing is long overdue—and what his Private Members’ Bill aims to achieve.

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    17 m
  • Why we’re calling for a License to Build
    May 13 2025

    In the UK today, anyone - regardless of training, skill, or experience - can legally carry out construction work. No tests. No proof of competence. Just tools in hand and access to your home, your business, your safety.

    Here's why we’re calling for a License to Build.


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    12 m
  • Build Up from the Basement with Tom Hall
    May 6 2025

    We’re joined by Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Aqua Consultants, on the latest episode of our podcast Buildup from the Basement.

    Tom shares expert insights on the UK’s economic outlook and what it means for the construction industry—from interest rates to infrastructure investment.

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    27 m
  • Build Up from the Basement: FMB's take on the Spring Statement, What builders need to know
    Apr 2 2025

    The FMB's Iona Stewart-Richardson speaks to CEO Brian Berry and Head of External Affairs Jeremy Gray about the Spring Statement and how the construction industry will be affected by the recent announcements.

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    18 m
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