Contents OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2024 Industry update
Features
23 End of a long shift
Alan Shand retires after 50 years at Scottish FMB member Allan Robertson and Son
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24 Know your heritage
Carrying out energy efficiency upgrades in traditional homes is satisfying work
7 Welcome Members continue to deliver quality projects amidst political change 8 News The latest headlines from the industry 14 Viewpoint Issues affecting the sector 15 Word at Westminster Assessing the government’s performance
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28 Be an empowered employer
CITB’s Employer Networks simplify the process of funding staff training
31 In it to win it
Nominations for the 2025 Master Builder Awards open this autumn with new categories for members to enter
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Your FMB
Spotlight
34 Making the news with BBC and Sky The FMB’s Chief Executive and National President make members’ voices heard 37 Peace of mind All about the FMB Building Work Guarantee 38 Brush up on the BSA Learn more about the Building Safety Act 39 Keen on green Scotland Director Gordon Nelson reports back from the Green Home Festival 40 Member update Welcome to new members that have joined the FMB 43 Member news
16 Built for living
Mack Construction transforms an unremarkable house into a family home
17 Smart about skills
Members tell the government what it should do to solve the skills issue
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Business support
19 New features released
The FMB’s new member app has been updated with powerful features
20 The cost of imprecision
An update from members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
The consequences of members not abiding by the FMB Code of Conduct
49 Five in five
21 H&S round-up
Rapid-fire Q&A with two members
Keeping you and your team safe on site
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