From the Basement: What licensing the building trade could look like for builders

In episode three of Buildup from the Basement, our host Iona Stewart-Richardson and FMB Head of External Affairs Jeremy Gray take a deep dive into the topic of builder licensing in the UK.

In this episode, discover…

• What a national builder licensing scheme could mean for your business and the construction sector

• How misconceptions about existing regulations add confusion for both homeowners and builders

• The potential benefits of licensing—from raising professional standards and public trust to discouraging rogue traders

• Why establishing a proper licensing system is essential for protecting consumers and promoting quality craftsmanship across the industry

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15 August 2025

From the Basement: Sir John Hayes, MP for South Holland and The Deepings

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 Minister, Sir John Hayes joins us in the basement.

14 August 2025

From the Basement: MP Richard Quigley

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 chance of meeting it's housebuilding targets.

21 May 2025

From the Basement: Mark Garnier MP on why builders need a Licence to Build

Why licensing matters for builders. Mark Garnier MP joins the FMB to explore how a Licence to Build could raise standards and protect quality work.