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The Federation of Master Builders
The FMB is the largest trade association in the UK building industry, representing over 13,000 building companies.
It is a trade association established over 60 years ago to protect the interests of small and medium-sized building firms – today it is the largest trade association in the UK building industry.
The FMB is a source of knowledge, professional advice and support for its members, providing a range of modern and relevant business building services to save them time and money. The FMB is independent and non-profit-making, lobbying continuously for members’ interests at both national and local levels.
So Why choose a FMB registered company
If you are looking for a professional builder, the FMB is the place to start. As the building industry's largest trade organisation, representing over 13,000 small and medium-sized companies throughout the UK, the FMB promotes standards of excellence and helps its members to continually improve levels of business performance and customer service.
FMB members are carefully vetted before they are allowed to join, and are required to adhere to a strict Code of Practice.
FMB Membership Criteria
Only those builders and specialists who can prove their skills and good business standing are accepted as members.
Membership criteria and checks include:
- A minimum of 12 months trading, or is otherwise able to demonstrate experience enough to warrant membership
- 6 references including one from a 'professional' or Local Authority Building Control
- Local FMB Branch approval
- Public and employer liability insurance
- No un-discharged bankruptcies or relevant outstanding County Court Judgments against company or directors
- VAT registration (where appropriate)
- Confirmation of business address/details
- Credit checks, public record and director checks
All FMB members must meet the above. However, To remain in membership, FMB builders must adhere to a strict Code of Practice
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