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Every week the show offers practical advice, shares real-life experiences and introduces ‘out of the box’ thinking, designed to help working tradespeople develop their property.

Mark and his panel of guests take a look at all the big questions, including financing, project management, finding the right partners, planning permission and embracing new building techniques and technologies.]]>enManagementCopyright Fix Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/193206e2f32fa4885cd0c7bab0585bfa.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/building-ideas-with-mark-millar--5929346Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:01:26 +0000Fix RadioFix Radiostudio@fixradio.co.ukMark Millar has joined Fix Radio to host our brand new property development show! Every week the show offers practical advice, shares real-life experiences and introduces ‘out of the box’ thinking, designed to help working tradespeople develop their...
Every week the show offers practical advice, shares real-life experiences and introduces ‘out of the box’ thinking, designed to help working tradespeople develop their property.

Mark and his panel of guests take a look at all the big questions, including financing, project management, finding the right partners, planning permission and embracing new building techniques and technologies.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-home-standard-in-2026--69342072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69342072Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:00:08 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks into what is happening with the Future Home Standard as we kick off 2026, best approach and what impact it'll have on the construction industry this year, based on what we know about it to this point.1442falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/regular-guests-on-the-final-stages-of-their-self-build-projects--69117428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69117428Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:17 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar catches up with Carpenter, Andrew Walker, who joined Mark on one of the first ever episodes to talk about his barn conversion. All of these years later, Andew is finally on the finishes touches. Ben Raynor joins to talk about a new project...1759buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideasmarkmillar,buildingideaspodcast,buildingideasradioshow,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,markmillarfixradio,selfbuild,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unprecedented-changes-coming-for-landlords--69021385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69021385Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:17 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks into what many are saying are the biggest changes coming to the buy-to-let market for generations and also claims that it's 'all over in six months' for Landlords in the UK. Property Expert, Rick Gannon joins the show to layout some...1549buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideasmarkmillar,buildingideaspodcast,buildingideasradioshow,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,landlordaction,landlordsuk,markmillarradioshowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-navigate-planning-permission--68898958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68898958Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:19 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar talks to Planning Consultant, Simon Rix from Planix and asks for advice on how to navigate planning permission in England and improve your chances of having planning approved. Mark and Simon talk about the inherent challenges and out to...1233buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideaspodcast,buildingideasradioshow,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,markmillarfixradio,planix,planningpermissionengland,planningpermissionhelp,simonrixplanix,simonrixplanning,simonrixplanningconsultant,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-has-2025-been-what-might-2026-be-like-for-self-build--68797189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68797189Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:19 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar has a quick look into how 2025 has been and what next year might be like from a self build perspective. Mark asks QS Tim Phillips to join him and share his thoughts and also checks in with Tom McSherry from Buildstore to ask a few...1405buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,markmillarpodcast,markmillarselfbuild,selfbuildpodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-bristol-mayor-on-the-future-of-the-city--68702911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68702911Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:16 +0000Fix RadioLord Marvin Rees joins Mark Millar to talk about the vision for Bristol as a major European city and some of the major ongoing developments like Brabazon and the YTL Arena.3084bristol,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-green-or-have-your-home-demolished--68588505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68588505Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:39:05 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar talks to Marcus Beck about the sustainability pledge that he’s taken with his wife, Abigail, to live green in Wales under the unique One Planet Development policy.1009buildingideas,buildingideasmarkmillar,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avoiding-renovation-disasters-with-charlotte-dawson--68483793
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68483793Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:33:19 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Interior Designer - Charlotte Dawson. Charlotte is ready to save your renovation job and help you avoid disaster, Charlotte talks about the biggest mistakes to avoid, How to manage and plan a timeline and also the importance...
]]>1355buildingideas,buildingideaspodcast,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,charlottedawson,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarpodcast,markmillarradioshow,renovationprojects,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-deeper-dive-into-passivhaus-with-gil-shalom--68361696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68361696Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:15 +0000Fix RadioPassivhaus Architect, GIl Shalom joins Mark Millar at the Fix Radio studios to have a longer conversation and get into more depth with regards to the Passivhaus standard and building method. Gil talks about retrofitting and renovating to reach...2245buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideaspodcast,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,gilshalom,gilshalompassivhaus,gilshalompassivhausarchitect,markmillarbuildingideasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exciting-developments-the-future-of-bristol--68274735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68274735Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:10 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks into some of the ongoing and planned developments in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Mark talks to Jason Collard from Hive about their sustainable focus and approach and then chats with Seb Loyn & John Thompson from YTL Group...2014brabazon,brabazonbristol,bristoldevelopments,buildingideas,buildingideasradioshow,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,fixradiomarkmillar,markimillarbuildingideas,markmillar,markmillarpodcast,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-to-improve-or-looking-to-move--68202213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68202213Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:35:39 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks into how we can improve our home and make better use of space, design, rooms and features. For those of you fed up and wanting to sell, Mark looks into how to improve the home to add value and increase demand. Guests include:...1466buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,fixradiomarkmillar,howtoimproveyourhome,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,markmillarbuildingideasfix,markmillarpodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/renovating-in-france-greece--68105547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68105547Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:06:12 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks into two projects in France and Greece taken on by Brits and invites them to share their experiences and an insight into what it's like taking on a renovation project abroad. Guests include: Ash Waters (France) as well as Chris...1504buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,fixradiopropertydevelopment,markmillarbuildingideas,markmillarfixradio,markmillarpodcast,markmillarpropertydevelopment,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lack-of-building-ideas--68018763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68018763Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:49:43 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar invites guests to join him and talk about where they feel there's a lack of ingenuity and good application of ideas in the domestic building process. Mark talks about whether some things are a matter of taste or just bad design as well as...2237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-planning-nightmare-in-marsworth--67905459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67905459Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:00:16 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by a developer (Nick Webb - Prism Construction) about his struggle to get planning to build houses on the site of a pub that has been derelict for a considerable period of time. Nick has sunk £1 million into the prokect so far...1287buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tackling-subsidence--67838306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67838306Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:15:37 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks into how we deal with subsidence issues with experts from the industry and ponders whether buying properties with existing issues, solving them and selling for profit could be a good business model.1435falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chatting-with-first-time-developers--67744620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67744620Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:08 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar introduces a new guest on the show, Dale Wherton, who is an incredible skilled Bricklayer beginning his journey in property development. Mark also catches us with Ben Rayner who first joined the programme in May to talk about his plans for...1083buildingideas,buildingideasmarkmillar,fixradio,markmillar,propertydevelopment,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/help-bristol-s-homeless-charity--67652185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67652185Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:00:15 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Jasper Thompson, founder of Help Bristol's Homeless to talk about the ways he's helping homesless people in Bristol find temporary and long term options for housing.1520buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,helpbristolshomeless,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/constructing-a-music-festival--67554892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67554892Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:15:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Alice Chapman to talk about her work building tens of thousands of tents at music festivals like Glastonbury, Boomtown and others. Mark also answers a listener question about self build as we head out of the summer. 744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-housing-in-west-hull--67494412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67494412Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:28:43 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks into an interesting partnership in Hull between Giroscope, who provide social housing and Plumbing firm, Kesselmann Plumbers Ltd. Guests include: Govind Manocha from Giroscope & Paul Tozer from Kessellmann Plumbers Ltd. 1294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yellow-submarine--67399726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67399726Sun, 17 Aug 2025 07:09:17 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Andy Barton to discuss his Glamping 'Yellow Submarine' on the coast in Cheddar. Andy tells the story of how he came into possession of the lifeboat and how he converted it into something you can stay in on your holidays!950andybartonyellowsubmarine,buildingideas,buildingideasmarkmillar,buildingideaspodcast,buildingideasradioshow,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,markmillarbuildingideas,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-on-another-project--67318452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67318452Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:55:48 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks at going at it again and what you can learn from your first build. Guests include: Scott Baggaley AKA Scott DIY & Jools Cardozo925falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buying-the-worst-house-on-the-worst-street--67227494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67227494Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:30:15 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Ian Cowie from Blyth in Northumberland to talk about what he's doing to regenerate the local area. Ian tells an incredible story from drug addiction and prison to helping the community he once terrorised.953buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,iancowie,iancowieblyth,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,markmillarpodcast,markmillarradioshow,ukconstruction,urbanregenerationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electrics-for-your-self-build-project--67100848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67100848Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks into getting the electrical aspects of your self build sorted. Mark talks to Paul Collins, Technical Director from the NICEIC about the importance of doing your due dilligence with regards to who you get to do the work. Electrical...1037buildingideas,buildingideaspodcast,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,electricsforyourbuild,fixradio,markmillarfixradio,niceic,selfbuildpodcast,selfbuildradioshow,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-collins-on-sustainability-in-construction--67027840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67027840Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Richard Collins, founder of the CSR-A Accreditation and Sustainablity Advocate with a keen involvement in the construction industry. Richard talks about the accreditation and why he's created it, How you can build more...2077buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,csr-aaccreditation,fixradio,markmillar,richardcollins,richardcollinsconstruction,richardcollinssustainability,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-with-these-planning-nightmares--66945079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66945079Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:00:16 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar invites Chartered Planning Consultant, Mark Doodes to join him and run through some high profile planning misshaps that made the national and local press. They talk through what went wrong or the challenges presented, what could have been...1470buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideasmarkmillar,buildingideasmarkmillarpodcast,buildingideaspodcast,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,planningproblems,selfbuildingmistakes,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-manor-house-renovation--66874125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66874125Sun, 06 Jul 2025 09:55:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar talks to Charlotte Taylor about her Old Manor House Renovation project that she's taken on with her husband. Charlotte talks about the plans for the house, What she's found so far and what is next for the project.1217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/different-insulation-options--66792323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66792323Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:08 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar takes a look at two options for insulating a home that may seem unconventional, but actually have more history and prove more effective, than many of the more conventional options. Mark talks to Michael Leung from Balanced Earth Architects...1599buildingideas,buildingideasmarkmillar,buildingideaspodcast,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,ecococon,fixradio,insulationoptionsforhomes,markmillarfixradio,markmillarradioshow,podcastaboutpropertydev,podcastaboutselfbuilding,selfbuildpodcast,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-heat-pumps-the-future--66670005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66670005Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by two notable names from the heating and low carbon heating tech industry to discuss heat pumps in the run up to The Installer Show at the NEC next week. Mark asks Gareth Roberts from Carbon Zero Renewables about his doubts...1459buildingideas,buildingideaspodcast,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,heatpumpspodcast,markmillarfixradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/major-changes-coming-for-landlords-tenants--66563592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66563592Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:08 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks into the massive legislative changes coming for landlords and tenants in the rental market, here in the UK. Mark talks to Eleanor Bateman, Public Affairs Manager for the National Residential Landlords Association and gets some...1244buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/passivhaus-architect-gil-shalom--66460521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66460521Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:08 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Passivhaus Architect, Gil Shalom so that he can get a further insight into how Passivhaus works and approach to design. Gil talks about why he got involved with Passivhaus, the project with Sarah and Steve Barr (from last...1838buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,gilshalom,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,markmillarfixradio,passivhaus,passivhausarchitect,passivhausprojects,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ambitious-passivhaus-project-starting-a-self-build--66348208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66348208Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:09 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by new guests so that he can begin to follow their renovation and self build projects. Mark talks to Sarah and Steve Barr about the 17th century Schoolhouse that they're aiming to turn into a Passivhaus domestic dwelling. Mark...1889buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,markmillarfixradio,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-into-brick-cladding--66245880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66245880Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Paul Richards from Aquarian Cladding to discuss options for brick cladding. Mark asks about the pros and cons, design and colour options, what it's like to work with and fire safety when compared to other cladding options1487aquariancladding,brickcladding,buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideaspodcast,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarpodcast,markmillarselfbuildradioshow,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-business-practice-project-management--66128653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66128653Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:07 +0000Fix RadioJon Ransome from Ransome Flooring joins Mark to discuss his experiences running a business in construction and shares his cautionary tale that can be applied to many getting into property development as a full time business plan. Jon shares some good...1787buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,markmillarpodcast,markmillarradioshowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-incredible-story-of-athelhampton-house--66026019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66026019Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:08 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Giles Keating, the owner of Athelhampton House, A stunning Tudor manor house in Dorchester which is open to the public and full of history. Giles talks about the incredible work he's gone in slashing the energy costs to the...1399athelhamptonhouse,athelhamptonhousegileskeating,buildingideas,buildingideasbuildingsuperstor,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,gileskeating,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,markmillarpodcast,markmillarradioshow,propertydevelopmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrew-walker-s-incredible-barn-conversion-is-almost-finished--65826558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65826558Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:10 +0000Fix RadioAndrew Walker joins Mark Millar to give an update on his amazing 500 year old barn conversion that we've followed on the show since it's inception. Andrew talks about the handmade kitchen, changing your mind on a self build, drawing inspiration from...1539andrewwalker,awmaker,barnconversionproject,buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideasmarkmillar,buildingideasradioshow,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradiobuildingsuperstore,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,markmillarfixradio,themakerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-green-homes-plan-what-it-means-to-landlords--65700905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65700905Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:08 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by guests to explain what the Green Homes Plan is, Why you only have a short amount of time to improve your EPC rating to C or above if you want to continue renting it out past 2030 and also why it's still quite vague what the...1312buildingideas,buildingideasmarkmillar,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,energysavingtrust,epc2030targets,epcratings,epcratingsforlandlords,fixradio,greenhomesplan,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,markmillarfixradio,markmillarpodcast,markmillarradioshow,markmillartvshow,markmillarukconstruction,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/renovating-to-get-on-the-property-ladder--65622308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65622308Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Abigail Martin and Jack Baldry - a couple in their 30s who got onto the property ladder with an ambitious and very successful renovation project. Abigail and Jack talk about the planning, the concept, taking on much of the...1209buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideasradioshow,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,markmillarradioshow,selfbuilding,selfbuildinghelp,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-future-home-standard-strategy--65547336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65547336Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar talks to Journalist, Tim Pollard and finds out what the Future Home Standard is, why it matters to self builders and how you can put a plan in place to ensure you meet the requirements. Mark also talks to Daniel Smith from Internorm about...1322buildingideas,buildingideasfixradio,buildingideasmarkmillar,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,danielsmithinternorm,fixradio,futurehomestandard,futurehomestandardwindows,internorm,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,selfbuilders,timpollard,timpollardinstaller,ukconstruction,whatisthefuturehomestandardfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rural-areas-cottages--65377739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65377739Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks into the challenges and logistics involved with rural construction, renovation, taking on a cottage and the maintenance involved with features like thatched roofs. Guests include: Jacob Harrell, Paul Shelly & Tim Phillips1961buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,cottagepropertyproject,cottagerenovation,markmillarbuildyourdreamhome,markmillarfixradio,ruralrenovationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mortgaging-borrowing-financing-self-build-projects--65128320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65128320Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:07 +0000Fix RadioRobin Clevett steps in for Mark Millar one final time and looks into options for mortgages, borrowing and also financing your self build projects properly. Robin asks top quality builder, Jack Auletta to give an honest rundown of how financing your...1784buildingideas,buildingideaswithrobinclevett,buildingsuperstore,buildstore,financingselfbuild,fixradio,howtoborrowmoneytobuildahouse,mortgagesforselfbuild,robinclevett,robinclevettfixradio,tommcsherry,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-your-house-without-trade-experience--65044368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65044368Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:21:55 +0000Fix RadioRobin Clevett returns to cover for Mark Millar for a second week and is joined by Callum Davies-Russell,who has taken on many aspects of his self build project without any previous trade experience. Robin asks Callum about the build, the wins and...1713buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingideaswithrobinclevett,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,howtobuildwithnoexperience,robinclevett,robinclevettfixradio,selfbuild,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-become-a-top-quality-builder--64914896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64914896Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:12:56 +0000Fix RadioRobin Clevett covers for Mark Millar and talks to top quality Builder, Jack Auletta. Jack talks about how he went from being an Electrician to getting into house building, How he approaches building and gives advice for those with no trade experience...2005buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,howtobuildahouse,markmillar,robinclevett,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-your-paperwork-in-order--64774000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64774000Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar talks to Self Build Expert, Mark Stevenson about how you can go about getting your paperwork in order and keeping on top of one of the most stressful aspects of self build1235buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,markstevenson,selfbuildjourney,selfbuildpaperwork,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-sustainably-in-london--64642172
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64642172Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:00:08 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar talks to Rachel Owens from The National Retrofit Hub to discuss the options, challenges & virtues of modernising the capital’s properties. Mark is also joined by Architect, Nikolay Shahpazov about his renovation project in the capital...
]]>1755buildingideas,buildingideasradioshow,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsustainablyinlondon,diysos,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,sustainablebuildingpractices,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flat-conversions-with-robin-callister--64522819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64522819Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Robin Callister from Urbanist Architecture to talk you through flat conversions for HMOs 1810biwmm,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,flatconversion,flatconversions,hmodesign,markmillar,robincallister,ukconstruction,urbanistarchitecturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keeping-in-line-on-top-of-building-regs--64402513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64402513Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:00:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar talks about building regs, the latest changes, Approved documents, the order and which to do things and how to engage Building Control when self building. Guests include: Martin Conlon & Nicholas Lambert1650buildingcontrol,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingregs,buildingregshelp,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,selfbuild,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-look-at-retrofit--64250679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64250679Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:00:06 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar invites some guests who are Retrofit advocates and at the forefront of Retrofit training and implementation here in the UK to join him and talk about the virtues of Retrofit. Mark talks about the different and new options with regards to...1362buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,retrofit,retrofitoptions,retrofitselfbuilders,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-into-property-development--64143982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64143982Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:54:12 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar talks to tradespeople getting into property development this year and also talks to Stuart Wyeth about his experiences after having found success getting into property development in recent years. Guests include: James Naughton...1463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advice-for-self-builders-from-fix-radio-presenters--63811635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63811635Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:00:06 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar invites fellow Fix Radio presenters to join him and give advice for all of you getting into self build. Mark talks to Robin Clevett about how to properly prepare for a large scale domestic building projects. John Roberts talks about how...1595buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,johnroberts,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,markmillarselfbuild,robinclevett,selbuilduk,selfbuildadvice,selfbuildhelp,selfbuildjourney,selfbuildtips,toddglister,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/find-your-plot--63726892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63726892Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:00:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks at finding a plot for your self build project. Mark talks to Architect, Julian Owen about the considerations you need to make with regards to design and planning as you select a plot. Andrew Smith from Addland joins Mark to discuss...1817addland,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,findingaselfbuildplot,julianowen,markmillar,markmillardiysos,markmillarfixradio,markmillarradioshow,selfbuildhelp,selfbuilding,selfbuildukfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-great-renovation-ideas-from-scott-baggaley-aka-scott-diy--63598093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63598093Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:00:07 +0000Fix RadioScott Baggaley AKA Scott DIY joins Mark Millar to discuss how buying a property that needed a huge amount of work doing transformed into an incredible renovation journey that's seem him gain a huge following online, with an upcoming Channel 4 show on...1484buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,homerenovation,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,renovationideas,scottbaggaley,scottbaggaleychannel4,scottbaggaleyfixradio,scottdiy,scottdiyfixradio,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-joe-jack-williams-discusses-zero-carbon-housing--63325443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63325443Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:59:35 +0000Fix RadioSustainability expert & advocate, Dr. Joe Jack Williams discusses Zero caron homes, building with timber, his collaboration with a Japanese forestry company and plans to lobby the Government with regards to Zero Carbon houses and sustainable...1763buildingidea,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,buildingwithtimber,drjoejackwilliams,japaneseforestry,joejackwilliams,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,markmillarfixradio,markmillarradioshow,timberframedhouses,zerocarbonhomes,zerocarbonhousingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/architect-laura-jane-clark-s-georgian-property-more--63220589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63220589Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:00:08 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Architect, Laura Jane Clark to discuss her experiences, ideas, Her own Georgian home renovation and other notable projects 1437buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,lamparchitects,laurajaneclark,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-2025-be-a-good-year-to-build--63061095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63061095Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:00:07 +0000Fix RadioAs we come into the final month of 2024, Mark Millar invites a range of guests to join him and discuss what 2025 might have in store if you're planning to build. 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Andrew Waugh from Waugh Thistleton Architects talks about the possibilities and sustainability...1076andrewwaugh,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,gavinmorey,markmillar,timberframeconstruction,timberframedhouse,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-chat-with-architectural-technologist-angela-rossi--62680579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62680579Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:41:24 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Achitectural Technologist, Angela Rossi so that Mark can ask her about her approach to design and about her building ideas1478angelarossi,architecturaltechnologist,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avoiding-running-out-of-money-on-projects--62595007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62595007Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by guests so that he can get both expert advice and the experience of the self builder with regards to running out of money on self build projects. Guests include: Tom McSherry from Buildstore, QS Tim Phillips & Charlotte Gowers 1801buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,buildstore,charlottegowers,financingselfbuildprojects,markmillarfixradio,selfbuildfinancing,selfbuilding,selfbuildinguk,timphillips,timphillipsqs,tommcsherry,tommcsherrybuildstore,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/product-knowledge-for-self-builders--62500279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62500279Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by industry expert and TV personality, Roger Bisby to discuss product knowledge. Mark has found that this is one aspect of construction that can trip up self builders, particularly those with little to no trade experience. Mark...1631adviceforselfbuilders,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,fixradiobuildingideas,markmillarbuildingideas,selfbuildproductknowledge,selfbuildproducts,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-the-history-future-of-heat-pumps--62412428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62412428Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Dan Roberts, Technical Manager at Kensa to discuss the history of heat pumps, stretching back 25 years and is joined by Kimbo Betty. Kimbo is well known for his work training installers in plumbing & heating and has been...1650buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,fixradio,heatpumps,heatpumptraining,kensa,kimbobetty,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,markmillardiysos,selfbuildheatpumps,ukconstruction,whatpropertiesworkforheatpumpsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-hardest-aspect-of-self-build--62208193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62208193Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:05 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar has invited two previous guests with self build experience to join him and explain what they felt were the hardest aspects of self build to get right. There's insight, tips and advice on how to approach your self build project from those...1921buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,lucyhutchings,lucyhutchingsshegrowsveg,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,markmillarradioshow,nickymarcusselfbuild,selfbuild,selfbuildadvice,selfbuildpodcast,shegrowsveg,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-regs-compliance-with-john-ryan-symterra--62207377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62207377Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar has invited John Ryan from Symterra (symterra.co.uk) to join him and give an overview on current building regs and compliance2000buildingcompliance,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingregs,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,johnryan,johnryansymterra,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-robin-clevett-discuss-domestic-building-methods--62153927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62153927Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:06:42 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar has invited accomplished Carpenter, well known on social media and for his show on Fix Radio, Robin Clevett to join him and discuss his building ideas. Mark runs a range of domestic building options past Robin to get his thoughts on them...2342buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,markmillar,robinclevettfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-going-wrong-at-some-new-build-sites--62064974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62064974Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:52:48 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Mick from MTB Construction, who has had first hand experiences working at some bad new build sites to discuss his experiences. Mark then talks with Kelly Cartwright from Core Recruiter about how they bring tradespeople onto...1860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-sustainability-matters-when-building--61420868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61420868Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioDr Joe Jack Williams, Sustainability advocate and expert, who has done some great work here in the UK around sustainable building practices, joins Mark Millar for a discussion. Mark asks Joe about how we would bring sustainable practices into focus...2030buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,drjoejackwilliams,fixradio,joejackwilliamsbuilding,joejackwilliamssustainability,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,markmillarfixradio,sustainablebuildingpractices,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-q-a--61300314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61300314Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar takes the oppertunity without any guests joining him, to answer some frequently asked questions about his thoughts on self build, experiences in the trade, the UK house building market, his media work and much more1525buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,diysos,fixradio,markmillar,markmillardiysos,markmillarq&a,selfbuild,ukconstruction,ukhousebuildingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/young-people-getting-into-self-build-part-2--61228830]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61228830Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioTodd Glister, host of the Heating & Plumbing Show talks about getting into self build at the age of 26 and his second ongoing build. Andrew Smith, Chief Customer Officer at Addland - joins us to explain how the 'help to build' scheme is a great...]]>1183biwmm,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,helptobuild,helptobuildscheme,howtofundselfbuilding,markmillar,selfbuild,toddglister,ukconstruction,youngpeoplebuildinghousesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-putting-quality-into-your-builds--61126817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61126817Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:01 +0000Fix RadioWhat materials should we and shouldn’t we be using? What isn't fit for purpose and should be avoided for your self build projects? Guests include: John Cooper from New Home Quality Control, Award Winning plumbing & heating engineer - Chartered...1914buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,jimmyhendry,johncooper,johncoopernewhomequalitycontro,nickbundy,selfbuildadvice,selfbuildguide,selfbuildmaterials,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-the-sheiling-in-loch-lundie--61067981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61067981Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:08 +0000Fix RadioMartin Matheson joins Mark Millar to discuss how he created The Sheiling in Loch Lundie during Covid. Martin talks about the plans for the build, the building process and the end results of all of the hard work and skill put into the project933buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,lochlundie,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,thesheilingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harvey-fremlin-talks-self-build-trends-retrofitting-new-technology--60984623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60984623Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:06 +0000Fix RadioHarvey Fremlin from The National Self Build & Renovation Centre joins Mark Millar to discuss all the current self build trends, the marketplace, retrofitting, new technology and why it makes so much sense to self build if you have the means and...1505buildingideas,buildingideasmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,buildingsuperstorefixradio,fixradio,harveyfremlin,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,nsbrc,retrofitting,selfbuild,selfbuilding,selfbuildingtrends,selfbuilduk,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julian-owen-on-getting-started-with-self-building--60886267Design and Build Your Own Home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60886267Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar talks to Architect Julian Owen about how to get started with self building. Julian has literally written the book on the subject with his book Design and Build Your Own HomeDesign and Build Your Own Home]]>1838buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,designandbuildyourownhome,fixradio,guidetoselfbuilding,julianowen,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-episode-could-save-you-a-fortune--60835038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60835038Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:56:37 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by The VAT Man, Andrew Jones to discuss how you should approach claiming back VAT on your self build projects and renovations. Andrew explain what is and isn't VAT exempt, Who should and shouldn't be charging you VAT, how to...2503andrewjones,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,hmrcselfbuild,markmillar,selfbuildingvat,selfbuildvat,thevatman,vatandrewjones,vatconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/architect-robin-callister-discusses-extensions-renovations-planning-permission--60749758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60749758Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioRobin Callister (Urbanist Architecture) joins Mark Millar in the studio to discuss extensions, renovations and how you can create plans and designs that are most likely to obtain planning permission1903buildingsuperstore,extensions,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarfixradio,planningpermission,renovations,robincallister,ukconstuction,urbanistachitecturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-create-a-pub-in-your-back-garden--60682360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60682360Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:01:13 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by guests to discuss how you can create private pubs, pub sheds and bars in your back garden. Mark looks at everything from how the professionals approach it, Award winning pub sheds and sustainably created bars costing only £300!1838barinyourgarden,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,buildingsuperstorefixradio,buildyourownpub,fixradio,mancave,markmillar,privatepubs,pubshedoftheyear,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-basements-and-what-you-can-do-with-them--60623756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60623756Sun, 07 Jul 2024 09:55:01 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar talks to Architect and Self Build Author, Julian Owen about how we can approach creating an interesting or useful space in your basement. They also discuss adding a basement to an existing property, limitations, creative ideas for basement...1391basementbuilding,basements,buildingideas,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,julianowen,julianowenarchitect,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/re-roofing-domestic-properties--60538876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60538876Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:01:07 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar gives the lowdown on how to get a domestic property re-roofed, when to get work done, how much time, money and effort this might cost and more1329buildingideas,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,re-roofing,re-roofingdomesticproperties,re-roofingwork,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-a-fantastic-passivhaus-project-the-passivhaus-standard--60462180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60462180Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Paul Mallion, a Passivhaus Designer & Chartered Suveyor who explains the concept & building requirements of the passivhaus standard (https://conker.cc). Paul also discusses his work on a notable domestic project for...2194buildingideas,charlottegower,fixradio,markmillar,markmillarbuildingideas,passivhaus,passivhausconstruction,passivhausstandard,paulmallion,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/converting-domestic-commercial-spaces-into-hmos-multiple-flats--60400530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60400530Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:15:12 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks at HMOs as well as turning a commercial or domestic space into multiple seperate flats. Mark looks at the approach to converting and managing HMOs and also how you go about the design phase1822buildingideas,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,hmos,howtocreatehmos,markmillar,robincallister,ukconstuction,urbanistarchitecturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/approach-to-barn-conversion-design-with-jenny-mcintee--60310118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60310118Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:05:01 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar takes a first look at barn conversions and starts with the architecture, design and floor layout. Jenny McIntee (www.jennymcintee.co.uk) an Architect with decades of experience, who has created some amazing barn conversion designs, joins...1236barnconversion,barnconversiondesigns,buildingideas,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,helpcreatingabarnconversion,jennymcintee,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swimming-pools-for-your-self-build--60233632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60233632Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks at options available to self builders with regards to swimming pools. Mark talks to fellow Fix Radio presenter, Robin Clevett about his own experiences building an indoor pool in his garden room. Ben Bonsor from Orbro Pools gives you...1832buildingideas,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,swimmingpools,swimmingpoolsselfbuild,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-ready-for-the-life-upheaval-that-comes-with-building-a-house--60159866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60159866Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by two guests to discuss how day to day life changed as they took on a self build project. Lucy Hutchings, who runs shegrowsveg.com - talks about how her self build experience was an emotional rollercoaster with a successful...1965buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingprojects,buildingsuperstore,buildingyourownhouse,clairefaulkner,fixradio,isbuildingahousestressful,lucyhutchings,markmillar,selfbuild,selfbuilding,shegrowsveg,stressfrombuildingahouse,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-salvaging-sourcing-materials-sustainably--60080572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60080572Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:04 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by two guests who have experience sourcing materials for self building projects in a sustainable fashion. Fix Radio & TV legend, Clive Holland talks about his discoveries of what you could reclaim, save and use from dumpsters...1575buildingideas,cliveholland,fixradio,kentonjones,markmillar,sustainablebuildingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-think-like-a-qs-when-planning-your-build--59979334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59979334Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar has invited Tim Phillips, a Senior Quantity Surveyor, with more than 30 years experience in the building trade to join him and give you a complete guide full of invaluable advice about how to make purchases and plan orders of materials for...2231buildingideas,fixradio,markmillar,timphillips,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-this-be-the-best-renovation-project-you-could-take-on--59795748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59795748Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:04 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by the homeowner of a modernised and converted bungalow and an architect who has had experience renovating bungalows to discuss how we can take a modern approach to an anachronistic design 1544buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,bungalowadaption,bungalowconversion,doubleheightconversions,fixradio,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-guide-to-finding-acquiring-land--59665046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59665046Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:04 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Harvey Fremlin from The National Self Build & Renovation Centre to give an overview on how to acquire land 1656buildingsuperstore,fixradio,harveyfremlin,markmillar,nsbrc,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-a-historic-pub-back-from-demolition--59550382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59550382Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:04 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Ben Martin from The Carlton Tavern to tell the incredible story behind returning the pub to it's glory after the listed building was illegally demolished a number of years ago1655benmartin,buildingideas,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,pubrestoration,thecarltontarvern,thecrookedhouse,thewonkypub,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-watch-out-for-when-acquiring-property-to-flip--59437276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59437276Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:04 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar has invited Guy Abbott, Technical Director at Morguard Building Surveyors to give you some sound advice on what to consider, investigate, what to ask and research with regards to buying a domestic property to renovate or flip for profit 1884buildingideas,buildingsuperstore,buildingsurveyor,fixradio,markmillar,selfbuild,selfbuildadvice,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/planning-your-build-properly--59308000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59308000Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Helen George so that she can explain how she planned their build to finish on time, on budget and without any mishaps along the way1274buildingideas,fixradio,helengeorge,markmillar,planningaselfbuild,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battle-of-the-builds-one-builder-vs-subcontractors--59216982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59216982Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar invites guests to join him and discuss the pros and cons of bringing in one building contractor to oversee the whole project versus project managing the build yourself and bringing in an array of subcontractors 1755buildingideas,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,selfbuildadvice,selfbuildcontractors,selfbuilding,selfbuildsubcontractors,ukconstruction,whoshouldihiretobuildahousefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/renovating-retrofitting-in-conservation-areas-listed-buildings--59057110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59057110Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Morwenna Slade, Head of Climate Adaptation at Historic England so that Mark can ask some questions about what kind of permission is required when retrofitting in listed domestic properties as well as renovations to those...2055buildingideas,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,historicengland,morwennaslade,renovatinglistedbuildings,retrofittinglistedbuildings,ukconstuctionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retrofitting--59045408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59045408Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined Brian Berry CEO of the FMB to talk about retrofitting as a whole. Retrofitting advocate from the world of Plumbing & Heating, Allen Hart joins the show to talk about what would be some good practices when it comes to...1677allenhart,brianberry,buildingideas,buildingideaswithmarkmillar,buildingsuperstore,federationofmasterbuilders,fixradio,fmb,heatpumpselfbuild,lukenicholls,markmillar,retrofitting,retrofittingselfbuild,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-six-month-update--58980494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58980494Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by three guests from his first two shows, six months on from when they first joined him, to find out how their self build projects are unfolding 1539andrewwalker,awmaker,buildingideas,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,selfbuild,selfbuildadvice,toddglister,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/property-development-with-ranjan-bhattacharya--58888167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58888167Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Ranjan Bhattacharya, real-estate entrepeneur, property mentor and media personality to give an overview on his approach to property development and the current market2219buildingideas,fixradio,markmillar,propertydevelopment,propertyelevator,ranjanbhattacharya,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-a-self-build-project-in-northern-ireland--58795998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58795998Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioNicky (@house_at_ballycoose on Instagram) shares her experience self building in Northern Ireland which involved taking the plans and ripping them up and re-designing to achieve her dream build1217buildingideas,fixradio,houseatballycoose,house@ballycoose,markmillar,selfbuild,selfbuildadvice,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-self-build-housing-market-in-northern-ireland--58707030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58707030Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar looks at the approach to domestic building in Northern Ireland with Paddy O'Hart from selfbuildconsultancy.co.uk and James Hagan from Hagan Homes1833buildingideas,fixradio,haganhomes,jameshagan,paddyohart,selfbuild,selfbuildadvice,selfbuildnorthernireland,ukconstrutionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/property-developer-stuart-wyeth-on-networking-successes--58610390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58610390Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioStuart Wyeth returns to talk about his success building an impressive property portfolio. Stuart talks about how networking, environmental concerns, understanding the demands of the market and determination has been key to his success and offers some...1633buildingideas,buildingsuperstore,fixradio,markmillar,propertydevelopment,stuartwyeth,tipsforpropertydevlopment,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-add-a-loft-conversion-to-your-property-build--58544526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58544526Sun, 04 Feb 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioStuart Wyeth from Sky Lofts and SW Homes & Developments joins Mark Millar to discuss loft conversions and explains the value they can add to an existing property or new build1172buildingideas,buildingloftconversions,fixradio,loftconversions,markmillar,stuartwyeth,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-create-a-garden-room-with-luke-millard--58458322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58458322Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:00:01 +0000Fix RadioLuke Millard from Bristol Garden Rooms Ltd (BGR) joins Mark Millar to share his knoweledge and experiences creating incredible garden rooms. Mark and Luke talk about what is possible, planning permission, ideas for different kinds of materials used...1693bgr,buildingideas,fixradio,gardenroomdesign,gardenrooms,ideasforgardenbuilding,lukemillard,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-introduction-to-choosing-worktops-for-your-home--58348377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58348377Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar has a look at the different materials and approaches you can take to creating some beautiful and spacious worktop counter spaces in your home or self build project. Liam Colgon from Mayfair Worktops talks about the options surrounding...1649building,buildingideas,concretecarrot,fixradio,kitchendesign,kitchenworktops,markmillar,mayfairworktops,selfbuild,selfbuilding,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bring-colour-life-light-into-your-home--58230469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58230469Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by two of his favourite Interior Designers that he's had the pleasure of working with on TV, Gabrielle Blackman & Barbara Ramani. Mark has invited Gabrielle & Barbara into the studio to talk about how we can bring life...2172barbararamani,building,buildingideas,channel5markmillar,colourinthehome,diysos,fixradio,gabrielleblackman,interiordesign,interiordesignselfbuilds,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battle-of-the-builds-cabins-shepherd-huts--58103909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58103909Sun, 24 Dec 2023 11:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar talks to Matt Tipping from Cabin Makers about how to go about building a Cabin and what is possible with regards to purpose and design. Then, Richard Lee from Plankbridge explains the history behind Shepherd Huts and the benefits of having...1617buildingideas,cabinmakers,cabins,fixradio,markmillar,plankbridge,shepherdhutsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-guide-to-windows-for-your-self-build-project--58019319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58019319Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Daniel Smith from Internorm to discuss different window options and Chris Wann from Korniche Aluminium Systems talks about aluminium, flat glass, self cleaning windows and roof lanterns1651buildingideas,fixradio,internorm,kornichealuminiumsystems,markmillar,selfbuildwindows,ukconstruction,windowsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battle-of-the-builds-sips-kit-homes--57938730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57938730Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioIan Clay from Clays - The leading supplier of Structural Insulated Panels - joins Mark to give you a guide on how SIPs work, what is possible with regards to building with them and everything you need to know before you start a build using SIPs....1839buildingideas,buildingmethods,fixradio,hebhomes,ideasforselfbuilding,kithomes,markmillar,selfbuild,selfbuilder,sips,ukconstruction,whathouseshouldibuildfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-insulated-concrete-formwork--57886942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57886942Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar explores ICF Construction with his guest Robin Miller, the managing director of Beco Products - the UK’s longest established supplier of insulated concrete formwork - A practical and energy efficient construction system to accommodate our...1216buildingideas,fixradio,icfconstruction,insulatedconcreteformwork,markmillar,robinmiller,selfbuilding,selfbuildmethods,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-create-your-dream-kitchen--57795204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57795204Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Jonathan Randall (https://www.jrkitchens.co.uk/) to discuss trends, options and functionality with regards to creating the pefect kitchen for your building project1690buildingideas,fixradio,jonathanrandall,kitchendesign,kitchendesignideas,kitchens,markmillar,ukconsttructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-guide-to-self-build-mortgages--57677362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57677362Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:00:03 +0000Fix RadioTom McSherry from Buildstore joins Mark Millar to give you advice and information on how to approach getting a mortgage that suits your ambitions with regards to your self build project1259buildingideas,buildstore,howtoselfbuild,markmillar,selfbuild,selfbuildfinances,selfbuildmortgage,tommcsherryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-chat-with-an-architectural-technologist--57588118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57588118Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Architectural Technologist, George Barr who has just embarked on his first self build project with two clients who are husband and wife. George talks about the challenges so far, the issues with communication, regulations,...1211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-create-your-dream-bathroom--57483966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57483966Sun, 05 Nov 2023 11:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Jonny McCracken from Tileworks to give a rundown on how to approach designing your bathrooms, what is possible within the home environment, trends, accessibility and more1572bathroomdesign,bathroominstallation,buildingideas,fixradio,markmillar,ukconstrutionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battle-of-the-builds-modular-timber-framed-structures--57406939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57406939Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Theo Dales, from KOTO, to discuss pre-fabricated modular buildings and Simon Orrels, from Timber Frame Technologies, to discuss timber framed structures1773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-guide-to-heat-pumps-for-your-self-build--57318410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57318410Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar has invited three well respected and knowledgable figures from the plumbing & heating and renewables sector to give you a complete guide on heat pumps and what you need to know when installing them on your self build projects1677adamchapman,buildingideas,fixradio,heatgeek,heatpumps,markmillar,richardburrows,robberridge,selfbuild,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-looks-at-how-to-work-with-tradespeople-on-your-self-build--57233356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57233356Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark is joined by a decorator, carpenter, electrician and house builder so that they can give you a guide on how to work with them, when to book them and how to get the best out of each trade on your self builds2113buildingideas,fixradio,jackauletta,jamesreeve,johnargyle,markmillar,nickbundy,selfbuilding,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-looks-into-how-to-approach-garden-design-for-domestic-builds--57026564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57026564Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Scott Baker, known as Tidybricks on YouTube to discuss how to approach your garden design when you've run out of money on a build and what to avoid doing yourself. Iain Healey from Dig It Garden explains what plants and...1638buildingideas,digitgardening,fixradio,gardendesignideas,gardenonselfbuilds,landscaping,markmillar,mygardendesign,tidybricks,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-sets-up-some-interior-design-problems-for-barbara-ramani-to-solve--56992002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56992002Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioBarbara Ramani, an Interior Designer who has worked on projects for BBC and Channel 5, returns for another chat with Mark Millar. On this episode, Mark sets up some scenarios you might come across on a domestic self build and asks Barbara how to...1875barbararamani,fixradio,interiordesign,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-talks-to-barbara-ramani-about-interior-design-on-domestic-builds--56895677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56895677Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioInterior Designer, Barbara Ramani joins Mark in the studio to give a complete overview of how you can work with an Interior Designer throughout your domestic building project2581barbararamani,buildingideas,domesticbuildinteriordesign,fixradio,interiordesign,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-looks-into-financing-domestic-builds--56819497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56819497Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Mark Stevenson from Potton, a self build academy to give some advice on how to approach financing a domestic build. Then, Mike Pawley from Mayflower Group joins the show to explain where you can get some of this money from1287buildingideas,financingbuildingprojects,fixradio,markmillar,markstevenson,mayflowergroup,mikepawley,potton,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-looks-at-building-in-scotland--56735476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56735476Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark takes his first look at Scotland and how building and maintaing properties is approaches there. On this episodes Mark talks to SELECT MD Alan Wilson about building control and safety, Mark looks at how building on the Shetland Islands is...1463buildingideas,fixradio,markmillar,scotland,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-looks-into-van-boat-life--56660989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56660989Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark Millar is joined by Astrid Arnold, a Carpenter that spent many years living in a converted van before building her family house to discuss how she approached that lifestyle and some of the customised features of the van. Richard Turk from Turks...2043boatlife,buildingideas,fixradio,markmillar,turksshipyard,ukconstruction,vanlifefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-talks-to-the-energy-saving-trust-about-epc-ratings--56590780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56590780Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioAbigail Ward from the Energy Saving Trust joins Mark Millar to explain EPC ratings, their importance, the reforms needed, the increase in value a good EPC rating can have for a property and how much money you can save per year by improving your...1221abigailward,buildingideas,energysavingtrust,fixradio,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-talks-to-three-tradespeople-about-their-projects--56511172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56511172Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark is joined by YouTuber & Carpenter Robin Clevett to talk about the ongoing renovations and improvements he's making to his family home which was designed by a well known architect. Influencer and Plumbing & Heating Engineer Todd Glister...1728andrewwalker,buildingideas,fixradio,housebuilding,markmillar,offthegridliving,renovations,robinclevett,toddglister,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-millar-talks-to-jools-cardozo-about-her-nightmare-house-build--56440405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56440405Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:02 +0000Fix RadioMark met Jools and Steve on his Channel 5 show 'Build Your Dream Home in the Country' after their house build decended into chaos. Jools talks about how the project began, where it went wrong, the detail about the issues with the build and how Mark...1120buildyourdreamhomeinthecountry,fixradio,markmillar,ukconstructionfalsefull