Jul 28, 202643 minS2
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...
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Build Up from the Basement
Hosted by FMB · business · EN
About this Podcast:
🎙️ 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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Public web form
Booking probability
28%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is Build Up from the Basement about?
🎙️ 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.
Who hosts Build Up from the Basement?
Build Up from the Basement is hosted by FMB. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has Build Up from the Basement covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Licensing builders: Can regulation rebuild trust in construction? | Build Up From the Basement | Tom Gordon MP" (28 July 2026, 43 minutes), "What Sir James Cleverly says UK builders need to thrive | Build Up From the Basement | James Cleverly MP" (24 June 2026, 16 minutes), and "Why planning delays are holding back SME house builders | Build Up From the Basement | Sarah Edwards MP" (24 June 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does Build Up from the Basement publish?
Build Up from the Basement publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Build Up from the Basement?
Booking probability for Build Up from the Basement is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Build Up from the Basement requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Build Up from the Basement's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Build Up from the Basement?
The strongest fits for Build Up from the Basement are Home Building. Build Up from the Basement has a business audience.
About the host
FMB hosts Build Up from the Basement, a business podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jun 24, 202616 minS2
Housing policy and small builders: Sir James Cleverly MP explains what needs to change. The FMB explores how tax, planning and employment costs could affect SME builders' growth, recruitment and future opportunities. In...
- Jun 24, 202652 minS2
<p>SME house builders: planning reform, skills and growth in UK construction. Sarah Edwards MP and the FMB explore how planning delays, skills shortages and rogue builders are affecting SME construction businesses and...
- Jun 24, 202652 minS2
SME house builders: planning reform, skills and growth in UK construction. Sarah Edwards MP and the FMB explore how planning delays, skills shortages and rogue builders are affecting SME construction businesses and what...
- Jun 24, 202616 minS2
<p>Housing policy and small builders: Sir James Cleverly MP explains what needs to change. The FMB explores how tax, planning and employment costs could affect SME builders' growth, recruitment and future...
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Episode #9
Build Up from the Basement, Richard Tice
Dec 2, 202530 minS0<p>In this episode of Build Up: From the Basement, Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice joins FMB CEO Brian Berry and host Iona Stewart-Richardson to discuss the future of UK housebuilding and small construction...
Episode #8
Build Up from the Basement Kit Malthouse
Nov 4, 202539 minS0<p>What does it really take to hit the UK’s ambitious housing targets, and why does design matter just as much as quantity? In this episode of Build Up: From the Basement, Iona sits down with Kit Malthouse MP, former...
- Sep 15, 202511 minS0
<p>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...
- Aug 12, 202526 minS0
<p>Recognising our best and brightest young builders, solving the housing crisis, and professionalising the construction industry are all on the agenda as MP for South Holland and the Deepings, and former Government...
- Jul 28, 202520 minS0
<p>MP for the Isle of Wight West, Richard Quigley, joins us in the basement at the FMB to chat about tackling the skills crisis, a licensing scheme for builders, and whether or not the UK genuinely has a realistic...
- May 19, 202517 minS0
<p>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. 🏗️</p><p>From protecting homeowners to raising standards and boosting...
- May 13, 202512 minS0
<p>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...
Episode #2
Build Up from the Basement with Tom Hall
May 6, 202527 minS0<p>We’re joined by Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Aqua Consultants, on the latest episode of our podcast Buildup from the Basement.</p><p>Tom shares expert insights on the UK’s economic outlook and what it means for the...
Episode #1
Build Up from the Basement: FMB's take on the Spring Statement, What builders need to know
Apr 2, 202518 minS0<p>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.</p>
Recent guests
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Tom Gordon
Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, Imirage Sound Lab
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Richard Tice
Deputy Leader of Reform UK, business, trade and energy spokesman, Reform Party
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Kit Malthouse
MP, former Housing Minister, UK Parliament
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John Hayes
MP for South Holland and The Deepings, Ferrybank Community Development Residents Group
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