Contents DECEMBER 2023/JANUARY 2024 Industry update
Features
27 A Georgian success story
Stephen Rankin of Vantage & Co Group Limited shares his thoughts on being named 2023 Master Builder of the Year
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28 Ridding of the rogues Seán McAllister of Pencil & Brick Ltd reveals how unlicensed tilers delayed his project and caused the client needless stress 32 Live long and prosper Longstanding members share their tips on how to be resilient and innovative for a long career in the construction business
7 Welcome
The urgent need to build more housing is rising up on the political agenda
8 News
The latest headlines from the industry
12 The FMB’s viewpoint
Issues affecting the sector
Spotlight
Your FMB
16 Architecture of success Working with architects has been a valuable business decision for Woods London 19 Looking ahead FMB members look back over the past 12 months and share their focus for 2024
36 FMB presidential team is elected A report from the Annual General Meeting (AGM), along with information on member discounts and on-demand webinars 40 Protect yourself As a director or key manager, you need to keep yourself safe against a range of claims that could be made against you 41 In your interests A summary of the FMB’s latest engagement with politicians and other key stakeholders in the industry 42 Member update We welcome new members that have joined the FMB and list those that have been expelled for not meeting standards
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Business support
20 Protect your reputation Why choose an Insurance Backed Guarantee 21 H&S round-up
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The latest news and information to keep you and your team safe on site
22 A perfect match Attracting the right people to your business takes time, patience and leadership 24 Be a power planner Plan ahead to maximise opportunities
45 Member news
An update from members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Editorial Editor Bradford Keen bradford.keen@redactive.co.uk Head of marketing Isabelle Kihm Senior designer Will Williams Picture editor Claire Echavarry Publishing director Joanna Marsh
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