Using a Federation of Master Builder
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The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is a trade association in UK that was established in 1941. Their aim is to protect interest of small and medium-sized firms in a building industry. This group is independent and of non-profit establishment and they work to lobby for the interests of their members on national and local levels. The aim of FMB is to provide professional advice, support and knowledge to all their members. Also, they work in partnership with other industries in order to provide technical advice and promote high standards. What is more FMB offers advice to their consumers and enables many benefits for their members.
Why Work With FMB?
Anyone who is building a home, whether you are a smaller building company or a homeowner, you surely want to build the best you can. FMB shares the same goal and that’s why there are constantly seeking improvements in building quality. All of their members have to satisfy strict criteria before joining the team and they have to commit to a Code of Practice rules. If you decide to hire a member from FMB they will offer you a contract and a warranty from FMB Insurance Services, which will assure you of getting a better building experience. What is more, if something goes wrong, the matter can be easily resolved through an independent mediation referred by government approved disputes service.
Building Control
Since FMB focuses on top quality of building, their LABC building control is one of the largest building controls in England and Wales. Also, it is linked with LABSS in Scotland and BCNI in Northern Ireland. Their building control is a combination of support and local knowledge which promises expert knowledge on all building regulation issues, including access and acoustics, energy efficiency, sustainability and escape and fire engineering. As a member, my company and my clients can benefit a lot from the partnership of FMB and LABC. Their team will work with you no matter where you are building in England or Wales. Also, they have streamlined working through Registered Details, their logos will be a proof of being committed to building quality and they offer plenty of training opportunities to all their members. Lastly, they offer the benefit of promotion through joint marketing activity to reach potential clients even better and easier.
Being an FMB Member
As a member of the Federation of Master Builders, my company has many benefits, including the opportunity to put our logo on display. Also, we have the chance to reassure our clients that our work is done professionally, that it vetted and inspected, as well as a wide range of discounted services.
First on the list of many benefits is the promotion of our business. When a client visits the FMB website, they are able to find builders in their area. As an FMB member, my company gets a free listing on Find a Builder on their site. Also, we get an enhanced online profile where potential clients can gather all the information and make their decision. Lastly, FMB membership offers press opportunities and increase in recognition through their awards; since they have awards for best members each year.
By being their member, you also get their help and advice. When joining their team, you have access to their business helplines which can offer you plenty of information on health and safety, taxation, debt recovery and technical issues. Additionally, you get their certification, i.e. LABC and FMB logo that guarantees to my clients that I am committed to building quality.
Lastly, FMB membership offers plenty of discounts. They offer discounts on PL and EL insurance and discounts on various training courses. Moreover, the membership will provide plain English contracts which help protect my company and all of my clients. However, that’s not all, because they also have some exclusive offers from their other industry partners, which can greatly contribute to improvements in our company’s building quality.
Federation of Master Builders is one of the leading companies in the industry for a reason. They offer constant improvements in building and its quality and they have many of benefits to offer to their members and their members’ clients. That is why our company is part of this Federation.
Because our clients’ needs always come first we try to do our best to provide plenty of services. Also, if you want to find out more about the services we offer, you can visit Plymouth Builders on 01752 905030 and get the best quality building you deserve.