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In the South, member engagement remained strong. Both Area Boards welcomed new members after competitive elections, bringing fresh insight into our policy work, events and campaigns. The South Master Builder Awards attracted record entries, celebrating the quality and professionalism of FMB members across the region. Our South Director continued to represent members at a senior level across the industry. This included chairing the City & Guilds Construction Industry Employer Board, attending the Builders Merchants Federation regional conference, judging the Construction News Awards and speaking on a range of platforms about the industry's challenges and opportunities. A new collaboration with the Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) that’s been formed will further help shape training for the next generation. Members also shared their expertise with homeowners at major consumer events in Shepton Mallet and Farnborough.
FMB London’s first Build Academy cohort completed the programme, with 20 learners graduating and nine moving into full-time employment. This is our collaborative initiative with CITB and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College. It was a clear example of how targeted training can open up opportunities and help tackle skills gaps. The programme is now expanding through a social enterprise model, with a new intake planned and ambitions to reach more learners across London. We strengthened our relationship with the Greater London Authority, making sure SME builders are part of conversations on skills, social value and workforce development. Campaigning remained a priority. We hosted victims of rogue traders at Portcullis House to support our call for licensing, and members represented us at major consumer and industry shows.
This has been a year of listening to members and finding better ways to support them. One highlight was the launch of Women in FMB - the new network which started with a networking lunch, gives women running building businesses a space to share experiences, build contacts and support each other. What began as a regional initiative is now developing into a national network. We also helped members access practical skills support through short, member-led training videos
built around the questions builders ask most. The Master Builder Awards continued to grow too, with more entries and a stronger shortlisting process to help members gain recognition for their work. Our ‘Bricks & Giggles’ team rounded off the year by winning the Big Construction Diversity Challenge, showing our commitment to a more welcoming and inclusive industry while raising funds for the CRASH charity.
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Federation of Master Builders Annual Report 2026
Federation of Master Builders Annual Report 2026
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