In March 2024 the FMB Board approved a new three-year strategic plan called Project Growth, which focuses on promoting the membership offer and brand to grow the membership.
Successful implementation of Project Growth will allow the FMB to consolidate its position as the UK’s largest trade association in the construction sector. The plan is focused on stronger membership growth and commercial opportunities, as the FMB becomes more recognised by all those who strive for quality in the building industry. The plan sets out five strategic objectives to support our ambition for the future.
Strategic Objectives
- Membership growth
The FMB has focused on raising standards within its membership, with the introduction of an inspection and 14-point check for any building company wanting to join. Now that all members are fully inspected, we are focused on growing the membership and making the construction industry, consumers, and the Government more aware of what it means to be a Master Builder company.
- Promotion
The FMB was set up to help SME builders secure work, and the need for a strong voice is as great now as it was in 1941. We know that more builders become interested in joining when the FMB is in the media, which is why the FMB will focus on better ways to promote itself.
- Standards
The FMB is committed to raising standards to help improve the reputation and credibility of the building industry. Over recent years the FMB has moved away from being a traditional trade association to one that actively accredits its members, which provides the credibility that FMB members value.
- Commercial
All our commercial activities are designed to support the membership offer and increase non-subscription income. We will develop a new commercial strategy that will include active engagement with national and regional partners.
- Data Driven Growth
The effective use of data is critical as it allows for better business decisions to be made. It is vital that we understand as much as we can about the makeup of our members’ businesses, to help us develop more tailored services that are better able to meet the needs of individual members.
