Contents DECEMBER 2025/JANUARY 2026 Industry update
Features
28 Step inside the palace
R & M Williams Ltd is the overall winner of the 2025 Master Builder Awards for its restoration of Swansea’s Palace Theatre
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31 Reliability above all
Joe Lyons of J.L. Lyons & Company Limited in London reflects on 45 years in business
7 Welcome
Mandatory licensing remains paramount
34 Built from the earth
8 News
From clay to hemp – two Master Builders show how they are turning their skills to sustainable building
The latest headlines from the industry
15 Support surges for licensing FMB’s licensing campaign gains momentum 16 Leading from experience Meet FMB National President Phillip Hall 18 What’s up at Westminster? Political update from the FMB’s Jeremy Gray 19 1.5 million new homes? Forget it Government target is near impossible
Your FMB
38 Member update
Welcome to the new members that have joined the FMB, after successfully meeting all of the required standards
40 Expecting an inspection?
Spotlight
What you need to know before the FMB visits for a site inspection 41 Ghost broking Falling victim to insurance fraud could have significant consequences for your business, warns FMB Insurance 42 Additional compliance support Learn about how new FMB partner Citation can support your company 44 Member news Find out what is happening around the UK with updates from members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
20 From bungalow to Bond
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Project One Design & Management
22 Taste for tech
Members on their use of AI and digital tools
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Business support
24 Reduce the threat How Cyber Essentials protects your business 26 In development Advice on transitioning to a developer 27 H&S round-up Keeping you and your team safe on site
49 Five in five
Rapid-fire Q&A with FMB members Chris James and Ashley Tricksey
Advertising Advertising enquiries connections@fmb.org.uk
Editorial Editor Bradford Keen
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