Contents AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2024 Industry update
Features
22 Made in the Royal Marines
Alex Edwards of Edleigh Construction Ltd shares lessons learnt in the armed forces
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24 Creature comforts
Encountering wildlife on sites requires builders to take a sensitive approach
7 Welcome The Government must work for SME builders 8 News The latest headlines from the industry 12 What Labour’s win means for you The new Government’s key policies 14 A member-only retail experience The FMB’s new e-shop is set to launch 15 The FMB’s viewpoint Issues affecting the sector
27 Triangle of harmony
Builder, architect and client must work together to deliver the best outcome
31 At the coalface
What builders and developers need to know about the UK’s extensive coalfields
Your FMB
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34 Member benefits
From building your brand to plugging the skills gap – the FMB has you covered
Spotlight
36 In your area
16 Tear it down to start again Coldwells Build Ltd creates a dream home 17 Eyes on the prize A Master Builder Award is good for business
Meet two FMB Area Board members
37 Under cover
FMB Insurance offers guidance to remain compliant with the Building Safety Act 38 See you at the national conference All members are invited to the FMB’s National Conference and AGM 40 Member update Welcome to new members that have joined the FMB 43 Member news
Business support
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18 Pocket power
The FMB member app empowers you 19 Questions of compliance: BSA 2012 How the Building Safety Act affects you 20 Retrofit for purpose Gain simplified access to retrofit work 21 H&S round-up Keep you and your team safe on site
An update from members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
50 Five in five
Rapid-fire Q&A with two members
Editorial Editor Bradford Keen bradford.keen@redactive.co.uk Head of Communications Helen Wardley Designer David McCullough Picture editor Jessica Marsh Publishing director Joanna Marsh
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