President and CEO Introduction
We are pleased to introduce this year’s FMB Annual Report, which we hope reflects the wide range of changes, successes and challenges that we have faced within the FMB. We have certainly been busy over the past 12 months.
Our members are our most important asset, which is why we’re especially pleased to report that the FMB has been reviewing its strategic direction to ensure Master Builder companies are fully recognised as the best in the building industry, and that the FMB logo becomes the aspiration for any reputable building company.
Against this background we are proud to present the new three-year strategic plan for the FMB, called ‘Project Growth’. The new strategy builds on the work over recent years to improve standards and to underpin what it means to be a Master Builder company. Project Growth seeks to promote the new FMB to a wider audience and demonstrate the value of using an FMB member.
In support of Project Growth has been the investment to launch a new member App and improvements to the Find A Builder service, both of which have attracted positive feedback. The FMB Master Builder Awards in September last year, hosted by television presenter and celebrity Nick Knowles, was a huge success celebrating the fantastic work that FMB members carry out across the UK.
The election of the new Labour Government in July offers new opportunities for the FMB to engage and support the delivery of much needed homes and infrastructure, as well as upgrading our existing ones to make them greener and more energy efficient. The need for SME builders has never been greater, which is why the FMB will continue to be an active champion for the building industry and those who work in it.
Finally, we want to thank our members for the great support and enthusiasm they give to the FMB both nationally and at the local level. It’s a great privilege to represent you all.
