Contents JUNE/JULY 2025 Industry update
Features
28 A pivotal pivot
Paul Jones of Kingswood Homes (UK) Ltd started his career as a Quantity Surveyor, but soon saw the potential in launching his own construction company. He shares his story of how he transitioned from QS to business success 30 Champions of their craft The 2025 Master Builder Awards ceremonies have begun, with this edition featuring winners from Northern Counties, North West, Yorkshire & Trent, London and Wales. The next edition will showcase winners from Central, Southern Counties and South West, as well as Northern Ireland and Scotland
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7 Welcome
The Master Builder Awards are underway
8 News
The latest headlines from the industry
15 Vacancies hinder RMI sector
A lack of skilled workers threatens the long- term survival of small builders in the UK
16 What’s up at Westminster?
What the local elections mean for builders
17 A return to uncertainty How global instability affects UK construction
Your FMB
Spotlight
38 Strenghtening ties
Find out about important partnerships between the FMB and relevant organisations to help your business to grow 39 Digital defence While businesses are eager to embrace technology, they need to protect themselves from the pernicious threat of cybercriminals 40 Member update Welcome to new members that have joined the FMB 43 Member news
18 As seen on TV
Buildwells Bricklaying and Construction Ltd features on George Clarke’s show
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20 Feedback flattery
Members share the business value of listening to their clients’ criticism
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Business support
22 Push for profit
An update from members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Make profit your business priority
24 Artificially attuned
49 Five in five
AI tools to boost your output and efficiency
Rapid-fire Q&A with FMB members Chris Van De Ruit in Scotland and Ryan Lange in the Midlands
27 H&S round-up
Keeping you and your team safe on site
Advertising Advertising enquiries Susan Cook +44 (0)20 7880 6206 masterbuilder@redactive.co.uk @fmbuilders
Editorial Editor Bradford Keen
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