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Commercial and properties
This year, we continued to implement our 2025-2027
Despite a challenging economic climate, commercial performance has remained strong. Associate income increased by 31% year to date, sponsorship income for the National Conference rose by 67% compared with 2024, and agreements worth £47,500 have already been secured for the 2027 Master Builder Awards. FMB Properties continued to deliver strong occupancy levels, stable income and long-term value through proactive management of our commercial property portfolio. Despite wider economic pressures, the portfolio performed strongly, with tenant income increasing by 24% and occupancy levels averaging between 93% and 96%. Alongside ongoing retrofit work and property improvements, we maintained a focus on tenant retention and long-term relationships. Our London meeting rooms also continued to perform well, with income increasing by 10%, providing an additional revenue stream while offering high-quality facilities.
Commercial Strategy, focusing on growing commercial income, strengthening our proposition and increasing commercial relationships value. We brought all commercial sales activity in-house, supported by a dedicated consultant to grow both the Associate programme and wider commercial opportunities. Our Commercial Partner programme continues to strengthen. We now have 12 partners, including Citation and MKM Building Supplies, and welcomed five new partners. These agreements will generate more than £130,000 in income over the next two years and further strengthen our links with leading brands across the construction sector. The Associate programme has also expanded, with 51 businesses now promoting their products and services to our members through our Standard and Accelerator packages. To enhance value, we introduced an upgraded Accelerator package, which includes magazine advertising, attendance at a flagship event and member newsletter exposure.
Master Builder Awards The Master Builder Awards are the pinnacle of our events calendar, celebrating the exceptional work of FMB members across the UK. In 2025, the awards attracted 771 nominations across 12 categories, culminating in a national ceremony at Manchester's iconic Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on 26 September,
to showcase the outstanding achievements of FMB members to audiences across the industry. The event continues to be recognised as one of the construction sector's most prestigious accolades. As one attendee commented, “The Master Builder Awards were amazing and we highly recommend submissions from members. The whole event was brilliantly organised and most importantly it is a prestigious award acknowledged by the industry.” The Master Builder Awards are more than an awards ceremony. They are an opportunity to celebrate the talent, dedication and professionalism of FMB members and champion the very best of the construction industry.
hosted by TV personality Nick Knowles. With more than 450
guests at the national final and over 1,200 attendees across the regional and Home Nation ceremonies , the awards programme was a fantastic showcase of building excellence and craftsmanship. The awards generated significant engagement throughout the year, with 32,411 page views across the awards website, 223,232 social media impressions and 52 pieces of media coverage, including appearances on ITV News and BBC Radio. Awards stories were also featured in eight editions of Master Builder magazine , helping
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Federation of Master Builders Annual Report 2026
Federation of Master Builders Annual Report 2026
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