MEMBER News
NORTHERN IRELAND
FMB Northern Ireland exhibit at Buildex 2023 Presenting at the recent Buildex Show, held at the Titanic Centre, provided a great opportunity to showcase our members’ work and the benefits of FMB membership, and to highlight key policies such as licensing the UK construction industry. The audience responded well to our presentations, which prompted valuable talking points among those in attendance. It also attracted new members and commercial firms that are keen to work with the FMB.
Networking and conversations with other exhibitors, we believe, will have long-term benefits for members. Remember that FMB staff continue to find ways to raise your profile as members.
(l-r) MPANI Director Gordon Best and FMB NI’s Simone McAllister and Gavin McGuire
NORTHERN IRELAND
Key takeaways from March’s board meeting The FMB Northern Ireland Board recently met to discuss key issues affecting members. Here is a summary of the important topics. about keeping the FMB relevant for members while meeting its strategic targets – and how local boards across the FMB can feed into these discussions. Insurance is working to smooth out the process for members.
The Belfast Retrofit Hub has been running for nine months and hosting productive meetings with Belfast City Council, which is assessing the possibility of pilot projects of between 500 and 1,000 homes. Gavin is looking at how this can be developed, with members providing evidence and feedback. 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
Imminent changes to the current criteria for CSR cards and the impact this will likely have on members was discussed frankly. The FMB is working with awarding bodies to find a viable solution.
Natalie Ryan from The Lighthouse Club spoke about how help should be more readily available for anyone facing anxiety or mental wellness. A practical step members can take is to download the free Construction Industry App, using the QR Code.
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Current NIHE work and warranties alerted the board to challenges in the insurance market and the impact this is having on members. FMB
FMB Chief Executive Brian Berry gave a presentation on the ‘Big Conversation’ – ongoing discussions
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