Contents AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2023 Industry update
Features
27 Shout it from the rooftops Outgoing FMB National President Jan Etchells says members need to maximise the benefits and resources available to them 28 Sustainable style The Roost by FMB member AJ Field Developments is an impressive conversion of an old barn into a sustainable home 32 Hubs of activity Find out what the FMB Regional Directors in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are doing for their members
7 Welcome The FMB thanks outgoing National President Jan Etchells for her service and prepares for the FMB Presidential Elections in September 8 News The latest headlines from the industry 13 The FMB’s viewpoint Issues affecting the sector
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36 Choose Contract Works Insurance The surprisingly affordable insurance cover is often overlooked by builders but really shouldn’t be 37 Save the date: FMB National AGM
14 The magic of Master Builders See who won at the 2023 Master Builder Awards ceremonies in the north of England, and in Scotland and Northen Ireland
The Annual General Meeting takes place on 25 September and can be attended virtually by members
Business support
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41 Making members heard
21 Health and safety update
A round-up of key lobbying work that the FMB has been leading to ensure governmental policies support members 42 Member update A list of new members who have joined the FMB as well as those who have had to be expelled for not maintaining standards 45 Member news
Updates on health and safety matters to keep you and your team safe on site
22 The price is right
Builders need to find the right clients and be paid what they’re worth if they are to maintain a successful business
24 Carving out your niche
Moving into a specialised section of the construction market can be daunting, but the rewards are there to be reaped
An update from members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and devolved nations
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