FMB NATIONAL CONFERENCE
with the FMB, particularly on matters of governance, and networking with fellow members across multiple events, which included: ● The FMB National Board meeting ● National Annual General Meeting (AGM)
● Business conference ● Networking events ● Gala dinner.
Back (l-r): Costin Serban and Daniel Iftode (Abilo), Emma Whyatt (FMBI), Richard Rowell (Brabben Limited) Front (l-r) Craig Brabben, Marianne Brabben and Deb Rowell (Brabben Limited)
Proceedings began on Thursday 12 September with the FMB National Board meeting, which was open to all members to attend. After an energising session, members had time to themselves before moving to Lincoln’s Electric Rooftop Bar for an evening of networking, cocktails and snacks. The AGM, hosted on Friday 13 September, preceded the business conference. A key point on the agenda was the alterations to the FMB Rules. Members were able to voice their opinions before addressing important policy matters from the area boards. Moving from the AGM to the conference, FMB Chief Executive Brian Berry welcomed delegates, updating them on the FMB’s various activities lobbying the government. Impactful sponsor partnerships The FMB would like to thank the important sponsors of the day, which included: ● People’s Partnership – headline sponsor ● CITB – conference supporter ● TradePoint – networking and gala dinner drinks reception. Additionally, thanks must be given to exhibitors on the day, including People’s Partnership, CITB, Citation, Abilo and TradePoint. After the conference, which included a delicious buffet lunch, members headed to a drinks reception, sponsored by TradePoint, before sitting down to a three course dinner and a raffle prize. The proceeds went to a good cause, the FMB’s national charity partner, The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. Keen industry insights, meaningful connections with fellow members and a lot of fun, the two-day event was a huge success.
Arthur McArdle, former FMB National President
Conference host Philippa Forrester
Michelle Radford, FMB National Board representative
David Lunt of the People’s Partnership
Praise from attendees
● The effects of Covid persist with sustained demand for home extensions,
home offices, renewable energy solutions and improved insulation.
Some of those who attended the conference said the following:
Positively, Hall said: “The residential sector will recover.” But don’t expect a quick bounce back; progress will be slow even without any “next shock” to derail growth. Hall’s message chimed in well with the pragmatic but optimistic theme of the National Conference, ‘Building the way forward’. Key topics covered included: ● Domestic retrofitting ● Future Homes Standard ● Skills and training. Two days of events The conference came towards the end of two days of learning, engagement
‘Highly professional and informative.’ ‘Really enjoyed the event and have taken some great ideas away.’ ‘Great to connect with new people.’ ‘Something new to learn and take away. ‘ ‘Amazing presentations, giving rise to many questions.’
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