Building to last with Andy Steadman
Building to Last is the podcast that gets real about what it takes to do things properly in construction, renovation, and design. Hosted by Andy Steadman, each episode dives into honest, no-fluff conversations with tradespeople, clients, architects, designers, and suppliers and other people who live and breathe this industry.
Whether you're planning a home extension, running a building company, or just curious about how great spaces get made, you'll hear real experiences, lessons learned, and practical advice from every side of the project.
From navigating the client journey to building strong professional relationships, Building to Last is about doing things the right way — for the long term.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 5
- Years Active
- 2025
From Abandoned to Complete: A DIY Home Extension
When Building Goes Wrong, A Homeowner's Journey
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with a homeowner who was left in the lurch when their builder walked out mid-project, leaving …
The Heat Behind the Business, A Heating Engineer's Story
Join us in this episode as we sit down with David, a seasoned heating engineer and plumber who’s turned his expertise into a thriving business. We dive into the challenges and rewards o…
From Yard to Site: A Chat with Joe from Tippers
In this episode of Building to Last, Andy Steadman sits down with Joe from one of the Midlands' biggest builders’ merchants to dig into the supply side of the industry.
From material sho…
From Plans to Projects: An Architect’s Take with Shaun Gill
In this first episode of Building to Last, Andy Steadman sits down with architect Shaun Gill to talk about where every great project really begins—at the drawing board.
From the creativ…
Style, Flow, and Function – Talking Interiors
In Episode 3 of Building to Last, Andy Steadman sits down with Aman Garcha, founder of Styling Spaces, to talk all things interior design.
Aman shares her journey into the world of inter…