Ask a Builder
AIB presents a podcast with all the answers to your building needs.
Episodes
This week on the show, the boys dive deep into why so many builders dream of becoming developers. They chat about what drives that ambition, the differences between the two roles, and the challenges that come with making the jump. Plus, they get real about the biggest mistakes they’ve made throughout their building careers — from costly missteps to valuable learning moments — and how those experiences have helped shape their succes...
This week, the boys dive into how AI is shaking up the construction industry — from exciting new tools to the big worries that come with them. Plus, they share their thoughts on what the next 10 years could mean for the future of construction and media.
This week, the boys discuss how to spot a bad tradesman before hiring one. They also dive into why there’s a trade shortage — what’s causing it, and how it can be solved.
This week's episode, the boys discuss what home warranty insurance is and how long it lasts. They also explain why any build can never be quality, budget-friendly, and quick all at once. This week's question covers how to address dust from construction affecting your neighbours.
Description: In this week's episode, the boys discuss why you should pay for a building quote instead of taking a free one, and why it's important to acquire detailed plans rather than simplified ones. Also, in this week's client question, we discuss what to do if water is present in an external light fixture.
This week's episode features the boys discussing home insulation, the issues and problems it can cause, how to win work in the construction industry, and whether it's okay to do your own plumbing for a new kitchen in this week's question.
This week, the boys discuss the importance of safety on a building site, why the cost of building materials has risen so much in recent years, and, finally, the difference between fixed-price and cost-plus contracts for your build.
This week, the boys discuss the pros and cons of renovation and extension versus knockdown and rebuild. They also share advice for apprentices. Lastly, they discuss how you, as a homeowner, can help keep your build under budget.
This week the boys discuss how to avoid a bankrupt builder and an Unfinished Home. They also delve into how builders make their money and this week's client question is, 'When should I use a builder, and when should I do it myself?
This week, the boys discuss everything you need to do before you build. The kind of maintenance required for a coastal home, and the dangers of silicosis and asbestos in your home.
This week the boys discuss how much it actually costs to renovate. Why is waterproofing the most common cause of defects and lastly why a house is always a better investment than an apartment.
Welcome to the Ask a Builder Podcast. In our first episode the boys delve into our own careers in construction.
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