Building The Dream

In this episode of Building the Dream , Ashley sits down with Loui Livaramento , founder of Clay International , to explore why porcelain slabs are rapidly becoming the new standard in modern homes and commercial spaces. With over 40 years in the stone and surface industry, Loui brings rare, first-hand insight into how porcelain slabs have evolved — from early scepticism to widespread adoption acr...

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 o...

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 th...