If you're a builder running your own company – or thinking about taking the leap – Build Up is the podcast built for you. Brought to you by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and hosted by fellow builders David Gutierrez (Nest Building Group) and Aidan Cropper (IPSUM UK Ltd) joined by our anchor Amy Voce, each episode dives into the real-world challenges of running a building business in the UK.
From finding clients and building trust, to getting your branding right, managing cashflow and looking after your mental health – we cover what really matters when you’re juggling jobs, teams, and business growth.
- Hear straight-talking tips from builders and industry experts
- Get practical advice you can use
- Learn what’s worked – and what hasn’t
- Episodes designed to fit into your busy day
Brought to you by the FMB, this is the podcast that helps you build your business while you’re building everything else.
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Getting off the tools – How to build a business that runs without you
Are you still spending your days on site and your evenings running the business? In this episode of the Build Up podcast, we explore how to get off the tools, build a team you can trust and free up more time to focus on growing your building business.
We hear from FMB member Matt Bridge, who shares how he grew Colonial Construction from a one-person operation into a business with its own management team. Alongside practical advice from HazardCo, we discuss when to delegate, how to maintain standards across multiple sites and where simple systems can save time without losing control.
You’ll learn:
When and how to start getting off the tools
How to delegate work and build a team you can trust
Ways to maintain quality and control across multiple sites
How systems and technology can reduce admin and free up your time
Hosts: David Gutierrez, Aidan Cropper
Anchor: Amy Voce
Guests: Matt Bridge, Colonial Construction
Dominic Sheridan, HazardCo
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This episode is proudly sponsored by HazardCo. HazardCo is a digital health and safety management system for home builders and renovators. It makes health and safety simple, giving you confidence you’re keeping your crew and business safe, while cutting the time you spend on paperwork. Visit www.hazardco.com/uk (http://www.hazardco.com/uk) to learn more.
25 Jun 2026
Building control - What builders need to know now
Building control is changing, and many builders are feeling the impact. In this episode of the Build Up podcast, we look at what the Building Safety Act means in practice, why roles and responsibilities can feel unclear, and how builders can protect themselves with better records and communication.
We hear from Local Authority Building Control (LABC), builders from southern parts of the UK, as well as a Scottish builder up north to compare how the system works across the country. It's a practical discussion for builders dealing with more paperwork, higher expectations and the need to prove compliance on every job.
You'll learn:
How building control expectations have changed
Why clear roles matter between builders, designers and clients
How records, photos and documentation can protect your business
What builders in England and Scotland can learn from each other
Hosts: David Gutierrez, Aidan Cropper
Anchor: Amy Voce
Guests: Peter Atkins, AS Homes and Construction
Victoria Collins, KingsRock Construction
Pam Wilson, Kevin Wilson Master Builders
Peter Keats, LABC
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11 Jun 2026
Social value – How builders can support communities and grow responsibly
What role can builders play beyond delivering the job? In this episode of the Build Up podcast, we look at how good construction can improve homes, support communities and still make commercial sense.
Reza Yunis and Kaleem Ghani from Redbrickz share how they're raising standards in transitional housing, refurbishing existing buildings and creating better places for people to live. It's a practical conversation about quality, purpose and the wider impact builders can have through their work.
You'll learn:
How better homes can improve people's lives
Why raising standards in existing buildings matter
How community-focused work can support business growth
Where builders can start if they want to do more locally
Hosts: David Gutierrez, Aidan Cropper
Anchor: Amy Voce
Guests: Reza Yunis, Redbrickz Property Management Ltd;
Kaleem Ghani, Redbrickz Property Management Ltd
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