Contents APRIL/MAY 2025 Industry update
Features
24 Give peace a chance Tom Henderson of Earlswood Construction tells of relocating Bradford’s Peace Museum 26 Skint and scared Financial stability is an essential component of your overall wellbeing 32 Second chances Nik Nelberg of Earl & Calam Design and Build speaks about how he adopted a more inclusive hiring strategy 34 Gen Z’s dodgy spending Poor work from unqualified tradespeople is causing trust issues for younger generations
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7 Welcome
Maintaining rigorous quality standards is what sets Master Builders apart
8 News
The latest headlines from the industry
15 What’s up at Westminster?
Momentum is building for a mandatory licensing scheme in the construction industry
Spotlight
Your FMB
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16 Made to inspire Given London’s urban density, Ben Chalk of GIR Construction Solutions says sometimes the only way to build is up 18 Maintaining momentum
37 See you there Make sure you book your ticket for your local Master Builder Awards ceremony 39 Welcome to new clients Say hello to the FMB’s newest Connections Clients, which are chosen to support members and their businesses 41 Am I covered? Confusion persists between builders and homeowners about whose insurance covers what, but don’t get caught out 42 Member update Welcome to new members that have joined the FMB 44 Member news
FMB members reveal how they remain motivated in their business – even when times feel impossibly difficult
Business support
20 Protect the project Know your RAMS from your CPP so you can always remain compliant with regulations 22 Debunking green belt myths It’s better to deal with fact not fiction when it comes to the green belt 23 H&S round-up Keeping you and your team safe on site
An update from members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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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 bradford.keen@redactive.co.uk Head of Marketing Toby Bowers Designer David McCullough
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