Master Builder Magazine: August-September 2024

MEMBER NEWS

SCOTLAND

SCOTLAND

The future of retrofit Working with 12 sector partners, the FMB published a new report from the industry- led retrofit roundtable, encouraging the Scottish Government to adopt recommendations on retrofit. The FMB has called for the Government to develop a ministerial oversight group to deliver a retrofit plan. A fabric first’ whole- home approach to retrofit is recommended as is a government-led, clear path forward to ensure necessary resources are in place. Without them, households will be left with energy-inefficient homes as local contractors won’t be mobilised to deliver necessary upgrades.

New president and members of the board

The Scotland AGM and summer reception was hosted at The Merchant’s House of Glasgow on 6 June, when the results of the 2024 Scotland Board elections were confirmed. Outgoing Scotland President, Alastair Raitt, said: “By the time nominations closed on 1 May, 13 members had submitted nominations for nine vacancies on the Scotland board. This triggered a competitive election. My thanks to all members who put themselves forward as candidates.” The following members were elected or re-elected to the Scotland Board: Angus Reid- Evans, Brendan Forbes, Colin McInnes, James Gilmour, Joshua Park, Mark MacDonald, Peter Tait, Robert Wilson and Stephen O’Neill. Click the QR code at the end of the article to see the full list of FMB Scotland Board members. After the AGM concluded, two business coaches, Craig Rattray and Rebecca Bonnington, hosted an interactive session. Rattray explained how members could ‘10X’

Craig Rattray presents an interactive session after the Scotland AGM

their business acumen and Bonnington focused on how to build a business that doesn’t need you to be there 24/7. Networking over drinks and canapés followed at the summer reception

sponsored by Enva. The energy in the room was magnetic with members chatting together enthusiastically.

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Working with committees FMB Scotland ensures it

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has influence with relevant committees in Scotland. Here are two examples of its involvement: ● Scotland Board member Angus Reid-Evans was appointed to the New Build Heat Standard Working Group in June ● Gordon Nelson continues

Dragon Homes wins at prestigious industry awards A project delivered by Aberystwyth-based Dragon Homes was recently declared the winner of the ‘Delivering Value’ category at this year’s Construction Excellence Wales Awards. The FMB member received the recognition for its project delivered for Barcud, a mid-Wales housing association, at the prestigious awards ceremony at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. Congratulations from all at the FMB for a job well done.

to represent the FMB on the Building Standards Futures Board.

CONTACT ● Gordon Nelson, Scotland Director Email: gordonnelson@fmb.org.uk | Call: 07769 687 232

Dragon Homes won at Construction Excellence Wales Awards

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