Contents JUNE/JULY 2023 Industry update
Features
24 Daylight robbery
Van Watch founder Ray Stafford shares his vision to stamp out tool theft and keep builders in business
26 Neurodiverse point of view
7 Welcome Celebrating members’ excellence at Master Builder Awards ceremonies across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland 8 News The latest headlines from the industry 12 The FMB’s viewpoint Issues affecting the sector 13 Innovation insights A look at new products and services
Two FMB members share their unique experiences of being neurodiverse and how it has affected their working lives
31 All in the family
Handing over a business you’ve built from the ground up is made a little easier when the future leaders are in the family
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Your FMB
35 Promoting the FMB
Spotlight
With advertising campaigns on radio and television, the FMB has been raising awareness of the Find a Builder service
14 Celebrations have begun
The 2023 Master Builder Awards are off to a great start, with winners announced across England and Wales
40 Latent defects
Find out what Latent Defects Insurance is and why it’s important for your business both now and in the future
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Business support
41 Fewer immigration barriers
The FMB has successfully lobbied the Government to relax immigration regulations to ease the labour shortage
20 Becoming a tech head
How to use technology to boost efficiency and deliver innovation
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 An update from across the regions and devolved nations
22 Health and safety update
Updates on H&S to keep you safe on site
23 Higher-risk developments Members must prepare for the
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changes brought about by updates to the Building Safety Act 2022
Editorial Editor Bradford Keen
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