This week Andy speaks to another successful builder about not getting paid, or getting 'knocked' as we call it. A great insight into how it affects not just our business but also our families. What can be done to stop this problem in our industry?

This week Andy speaks to a customer who is about to embark on a renovation project. A Fascinating insight into how customers approach us trades about doing work for them. A great listen for all trades and customers!

Joining Andy this week is structural engineer Eric. They discuss how this sector of the construction industry has changed over the last few decades and how working together will not only make it easier for the engineer and builder, but also the client.

Are we about to experience a big boom in construction? Joining Andy this week is Trevor who runs a successful decorating company. They discuss all the work, commercially and residentially, that needs doing and how this could mean we are about to enter one of the busiest times in construction for many years.

This week Andy talks to timber expert Nick about the real reasons why timber prices are increasing all over the world and will continue to do so. Discover the truth behind these huge price increases and how to plan ahead. 

An industry first! Andy talks with Bill Hill, the CEO of the construction industry charity The Lighthouse Club, about the upcoming fundraising project called Perfect 10. Find out, through the power of social media, how trades people across the country are coming together on a charity build to raise money for this wonderful charity. To donate to Perfect 10 please follow this link: https://lighthouseclub.enthuse.com/PERFECT10#!/

Joining Andy this week is industry expert, Peter Bull. They'll be talking about how Covid has actually helped the construction industry in a major way! There's obviously been an awful lot of bad news from Covid but there has been some positive news and our great industry has benefited in a quite a few ways. Find out how in this week's episode of Build:It

This week Andy tries to get to the bottom of the Green Homes Grant. He's joined by his guest Emma as they expose how hard the whole process really is. In reality, was the scheme set up properly and is it ever going to work at all? Currently, it looks like a big no!

On this week's podcast Andy speaks to a self builder whose incredible build featured across many issues of Grand Designs Magazine. Reena Simon had to juggle home schooling, the builders, architects, materials and all her work through the global pandemic! A must listen, especially if you're looking at doing your own self build.

This week Andy lifts the lid on kitchens! What really is the difference between a £100K kitchen compared to a £10K one? And why aren't more people getting them handmade when they're cheaper and a higher quality finish than the expensive ones? Guest Steven Barrett, kitchen maker and award winning carpenter, really doesn't hold back. Plus there's the brilliant weekly feature Builder's Ballache!