Build Up from the Basement
Build Up from the Basement
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🎙️ BuildUp from the Basement – the podcast for builders who want the bigger picture.
Hosted by the FMB’s policy and public affairs team, this deep-dive podcast unpacks everything shaping the construction and housebuilding world—from planning policy and industry economics to the real issues affecting builders on the ground. If you’re in the trade and want to stay ahead, tune in and build up your knowledge from the foundations.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as planning policy, industry economics, and real-world issues affecting builders. For instance, episodes discuss the urgent need for a licensing system in the building industry and provide expert insights into the UK’s economic outlook with a focus on infrastructure investment.
🎙️ BuildUp from the Basement – the podcast for builders who want the bigger picture.
Hosted by the FMB’s policy and public affairs team, this deep-dive podcast unpacks everything shaping the construction and housebuilding world—from planning policy and industry economics to the real issues affecting builders on the ground. If you’re in the trade and want to stay ahead, tune in and build up your knowledge from the foundations.
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Reader MP for Northampton South – a former civil engineer turned Construction Champion for the UK Government – to explore the future of UK construction, infrastructure, and housing policy. With nearly 20 years in the industry at firms like Mace and Pick Everard, Mike brings real-world insight into the challenges and opportunities shaping the built environment today.
We talk about:
UK government housebuilding targets and why they’re so hard to hit
How SMEs and builders can stay resilient amid regulations and market shifts
The debate on mandatory builder licensing and raising construction standards
Mike’s priorities as Chair of the APPG on Infrastructure
Why skills, training, and apprenticeships are vital for the next generation
If you’re passionate about UK housing policy, infrastructure investment, construction careers, or the future of building standards, this is a must-watch!
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