Build Up from the Basement
Build Up from the Basement
Podcast Description
🎙️ 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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
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.
What happens when rogue builders damage consumer confidence and leave homeowners with nowhere to turn? In this episode of Build Up From the Basement, Iona Stewart-Richardson is joined by Tom Gordon MP to explore why licensing is back on the political agenda and what meaningful reform could look like.
From rogue builders and spray foam insulation to skills shortages, local planning and the future of SME house builders, this conversation looks at the policy decisions shaping construction today. Whether you work in the industry or influence housing policy, you’ll hear practical insights into the challenges facing builders, consumers and government.
You’ll learn
- Why many argue the current system fails homeowners when building work goes wrong
- How a licensing scheme could work without creating unnecessary barriers for builders
- Why supporting SME builders is essential to delivering new homes and local growth
- How skills shortages, planning and regulation are shaping the future of construction
Hosts
Host: Iona Stewart-Richardson
Guest
Tom Gordon MP, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough
CTA
Find out more about the issues discussed in this episode: [Insert link here]
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.