MEMBER NEWS
(l-r) Robert McKelvey, Ian Lowry, Simone McAllister (FMB), Connaire McGreevy, Gavin McGuire (FMB)
SCOTLAND
Scotland’s 30th AGM and Master Builder Awards Ceremony It was a pleasure to host members from across Scotland at our Scotland Master Builder Awards ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Edinburgh on Friday 9 June. We had a record attendance with members travelling from Aberdeenshire, Moray and Stornoway to celebrate the event, which was hosted by comedian Stuart Mitchell. Conversations between members that evening and at FMB Scotland’s 30th AGM earlier that day are evidence of a strong community of members in Scotland. You can see pictures from the awards ceremony and find out which members won on the night (pages 14-19). Prior to the awards ceremony, FMB Scotland’s 30th AGM took place in Edinburgh. As well as hearing about the FMB’s plans and activities from our Chief Executive Brian Berry and Scotland President Alastair Raitt, we confirmed the composition of our Scotland Board. Here are the names of FMB Scotland Board Members (as recorded in June 2023):
NORTHERN IRELAND
Key lobbying efforts We’ve been raising concerns and lobbying on key issues that affect the FMB and our members. Thanks for the support and feedback from members at events on retrofit, public sector procurement practices, and reducing NI housing stock’s carbon footprint. Whilst there is currently no executive sitting at Stormont, strong engagement continues with key departments; for example, the event held at the conference rooms of Stormont Castle, which included a presentation by FMB Northern Ireland Director Gavin McGuire on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Gavin spoke with FMB member Connaire McGreevy of CTS in a very motivational discussion about the positive actions that can be taken to improve the industry’s approach to mental health.
(l-r) Ian Lowry, Willie Moffitt, Dermot McCloskey, Sam Stewart, Mark Gribben
Name
Company
Based in
Alastair Raitt H M Raitt & Sons Ltd
Musselburgh
Jim Gilmour
O D C Ltd
Torrance
Robert Wilson
Wilson Decorators Ltd
Kirkintilloch
Mark MacDonald
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
O’Mac Construction Limited
Lerwick, Shetland
Peter Tait
DITT Construction Ltd
Samantha Maccuish Lee Cairns
Lilium Homes Ltd
Glasgow
Thistle Trade Group Ltd Edinburgh
NORTHERN IRELAND
George Fair Joiners & Contractors
Ryan Fair
Glenrothes
FMB Northern Ireland Board hosts its AGM FMB Northern Ireland Board held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the beginning of June. Online and in-person votes carried the nominations of the current board and three members, two of whom, Paul Collins and Lee Ashe, are commencing their second term. Dermot McCloskey of Mastercraft was welcomed to the Board for the first time. With 11 current members, the Board has a strong desire to collaborate to drive forward the work that FMB Northern Ireland does to support all of our members.
Stephen O’Neill
SJ O’Neill
Coatbridge
Stuart Livingstone
Stuart Livingstone Joinery Ltd Kevin Wilson Joiners and Building Contractors
Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute
Pam Wilson
Stirling
Angus Reid- Evans
Spey Building & Joinery Ltd Kingussie
Colin Mcinnes
Mcinnes Construction Services Ltd
Kirkintilloch
Christopher Collins Ross Taylor
Spectrum Decorating Ltd Airdrie
Fine Detail All Trades Ltd Glasgow
CONTACT Gordon Nelson, FMB Scotland Director | Email: gordonnelson@fmb.org.uk | Call: 07769 687 232 Simone McAllister, Membership Engagement Executive | Email: simonemcallister@fmb.org.uk | Call: 02894 460 416
CONTACT Gavin McGuire, FMB NI Director Email: gavinmcguire@fmb.org.uk | Call: 07341 869 080 Simone McAllister, Membership Engagement Executive | Email: simonemcallister@fmb.org.uk | Call: 02894 460 416
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