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A renovation project in Exeter by Vision Installs Ltd
Updates from the South In March and April, meetings for Southern Counties Area Board and South West Area Board took place. Director of FMB Insurance, Emma Whyatt, attended both and updated members on the work the FMB is doing to improve processes and systems, and gave an overview of products and services on offer. Southern Counties heard from tree consultant Tom Thompson about what to do when working near trees. Look out for a separate update on this in the coming weeks. South West Area Board’s meeting was hosted by Construction Skills Innovation Centre (CSIC) at Bridgwater & Taunton College’s Cannington campus. The meeting covered skills, apprenticeships and material prices. Board members heard from Ian Mellor from Epix Systems, a construction project management software company, about how having similar systems in place can benefit members. Members were given a tour of CSIC and shown how it trains workers needed for the Hinkley Point C project and the wider construction industry. April saw the opening of applications for board membership for both areas, with a new cohort of Master Builders becoming part of the FMB’s governance from May. More information about the board members
impact on them as much as possible. Kirtley also met Alex and Victoria from Edleigh Construction Ltd, which has recently joined the FMB. They told Kirtley about their move into construction and why being a Master Builder is important to them and their clients. Previously a Royal Marine, Alex’s problem-solving skills and discipline help him in his new career.
South Director, Iain Kirtley, met with Ross Pollard from Vision Installs Ltd to see one of his projects near Exeter – a full renovation of a family home. The attention to detail is evident throughout the project and demonstrates the skills and workmanship of Master Builders. The family is living in the property so the build has been managed to minimise the
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Staying social Many members use social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Google Business as important tools to market their business. As well as the main FMB pages on Facebook and Instagram, there’s now a dedicated Instagram page for FMB South. Showcasing members’ work and key FMB updates such as important industry events, the page provides another great way for homeowners to see the work you do. Visit the page by scanning the QR code.
Following discussions with Abingdon and Witney College, FMB members in Oxfordshire took advantage of two fully-funded retrofit courses. Details were shared with eligible members and South Director, Iain Kirtley, says he is eager to hear about the outcome of courses from those who were able to take up the offer. Retrofit training for Oxfordshire members
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Area president on Fix Radio
Southern Counties Area President, Geoff Anderson, spoke with Mark Millar, host of Fix Radio’s property development show, Building Ideas, about self-build projects and the contractors needed. The pair covered
pricing, contracts and whether you should work with friends and family! Find the full podcast using the QR code. Geoff starts speaking about 16 minutes into the recording.
will be published in future editions, but you can see who’s on the board by scanning the QR code.
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Date set for South West golf day: 6 September
non-players, so if you’d like to take part and raise funds for the FMB’s national charity partner, Lighthouse Club, contact Iain Kirtley using the email address to the left or scan the QR code.
After the success of last year’s event, the South West Area Board looks forward to welcoming players at this year’s charity golf day at the Thornbury Golf Club near Bristol. The event is open to players and
CONTACT Iain Kirtley , FMB South Director Email: FMBSouth@fmb.org.uk | Call: 07741 240 665
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