Ashley Fabian

Building The Dream

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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...

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Ashley Fabian

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The Rise of Porcelain Slabs | Loui Livramento, Founder of Clay International 09.02.2026 1:03:28

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...

From Pinterest to Planning Permission – Building It Right with Fresh Architects 09.09.2025 56:32

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...

The Hidden Truth About Water Waste — and What One Founder Did About It 26.08.2025 1:26:49

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...