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Building The Dream

Building The Dream

Di: Ashley Fabian
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Welcome to Building the Dream, the podcast for anyone passionate about property, construction, and the real stories behind creating amazing spaces.

This show is for everyone: industry veterans with decades of experience, newcomers planning their first build, designers, tradespeople, architects, investors, hotel owners, and anyone fascinated by the world of property. We go way beyond glossy photos and marketing jargon. Here, you’ll hear the truth: the wins, the failures, the lessons learned the hard way, and the stories nobody else is telling.

Each episode, we bring together honest voices from across the construction industry, sharing their journeys, expertise, and the trials and tribulations they’ve faced along the way. From design and energy, to finance, renting, sustainability, and what it’s really like to bring a vision to life, Building the Dream covers it all, whether you’re working on a family home or a five-star hotel we hope this podcast gives you value.

This is my passion project, and a space i have created for open, authentic conversations and real education. I want you to feel inspired, informed, and never alone in your journey.

Every episode tells a story and delivers value, giving you insights you won’t find in textbooks or sales pitches.

Episodes drop fortnightly on Tuesdays, featuring special guests from every corner of the industry.

So whether you’re in the trade, thinking of starting a project, or just love a good story about building something extraordinary, you belong here.

© 2025 Building The Dream
Episodi
  • From Pinterest to Planning Permission – Building It Right with Fresh Architects

    From Pinterest to Planning Permission – Building It Right with Fresh Architects
    Sep 9 2025

    In this episode of Building the Dream, Ashley sits down with George and Maria from Fresh Architects — the design duo known for turning bold ideas into beautiful, buildable homes.

    We talk about:

    • How to find the right architect for your project
    • What planning permission is really like
    • Why most budgets are way off (and how to fix that)
    • How to balance Pinterest dreams with practical design
    • The power of phasing, smart glazing, and future-proofing
    • Real stories of beachfront builds, sunken lounges, and car lifts

    Whether you’re building a house, renovating your forever home, or just dream-scrolling Pinterest — this episode will change how you think about architecture, planning, and design.

    🏡 Learn how to build smarter, not just bigger.
    🔧 Get real tips from architects who actually do the work.
    🎧 Listen now, and make your dream home a reality.

    🔗 Explore Fresh Architects: www.fresharchitects.co.uk

    📲 Follow @aurasurfaces for more episodes like this

    #architecture #fresharchitects #dreamhome #selfbuild #homeinspo #planningpermission #budgetbuild #modernhomes #buildingpodcast #interiordesign #constructionuk
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    57 min
  • The Hidden Truth About Water Waste — and What One Founder Did About It

    The Hidden Truth About Water Waste — and What One Founder Did About It
    Aug 26 2025

    Water isn’t just running out, it’s being wasted every single day in ways you’ve probably never thought about.

    In this eye-opening episode of Building the Dream, we sit down with Steve Harding, founder of ShowerKAP, to explore the reality behind the UK’s growing water crisis, and the smart, behavioural tech that could help fix it.

    From 71,000 homes built each year in the South East to showers that use more than a bath, this conversation will change the way you think about your own water use. Steve shares the personal story that led to ShowerKAP’s creation, why long showers are more than just indulgent, and how universities, hotels, and households are starting to pay attention.

    💧 Why water is the real sustainability emergency
    💡 How a behavioural “fade” in your shower can save 30%+ in water and energy
    🛠️ What’s broken with the UK’s water infrastructure, and who’s really responsible

    Learn how a father, an engineer, and an unexpected moment of frustration led to one of the most quietly important innovations in the fight for a more sustainable future.

    🔗 Learn more: showerkap.co.uk
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    1 ora e 27 min
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