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.
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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