Contents DECEMBER 2024/JANUARY 2025 Industry update
Features
27 Hard hitter Find out why amateur boxer and apprentice bricklayer, Dylan Stacey, prizes hard work in the fresh air 28 Are you retrofit ready? Many in the repair, maintain and improve (RMI) sector are capable of delivering retrofit type of work – with a little training 30 Hidden victims Modern slavery or forced labour is a major
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7 Welcome
Celebrating successes in an uncertain political landscape
8 News
The latest headlines from the industry
social issue that is rife in the UK – and construction is a high-risk industry for it
12 ‘Very cautious optimism’
The industry will recover – albeit slowly
15 Word at Westminster How the recent Budget affects your business
Your FMB
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34 New retrofit scheme supports builders Find out how the partnership between the FMB and Digital Buildings will streamline access to retrofit work 36 Acknowledge your achievements Enter the Master Builder Awards to celebrate your hard work and receive the recognition you and your team deserve 39 Brokers are the best
Spotlight
16 Crafting prestige
A renovation project by Pencil and Brick shows the quality of Master Builders
18 Future focus
Members share their hopes for 2025
Business support
Be smart about how you protect your business by having the FMB’s insurance brokers assist you
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21 Connect with your community The FMB member app empowers Master Builders by creating networks 22 Just banter? Create psychologically safe workspaces 24 Boost your BSA knowledge Key takeaways from the recent webinar series 25 H&S round-up Keeping you and your team safe on site
40 Member update
Welcome to new members that have joined the FMB
42 Member news
An update from members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
49 Five in five
Rapid-fire Q&A with two members
Advertising Advertising enquiries Susan Cook +44 (0)20 7880 6206 masterbuilder@redactive.co.uk @fmbuilders
Editorial Editor Bradford Keen
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