Federation of Master Builders

Federation of Master Builders
AbbreviationFMB
Formation1941
Legal statusNon-profit organisation
PurposeUK building industry
Location
Region served
United Kingdom
Membership6,500+ building companies
Key people
Phillip Hall
(National President)
Brian Berry
(Chief Executive Officer)
AffiliationsBuilders' Benevolent Institution, TrustMark
Websitewww.fmb.org.uk

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is a United Kingdom trade association that protects the interests of small and medium-sized building firms.[1]

The association is independent and non-profit.[2] It works to lobby for members' interests at national and local levels,[3] working in partnership with other industry companies to provide technical advice and promote professionalism in the construction sector.[4]

The FMB also offers advice[5] and building and construction insurance for both builders and consumers through its insurance arm,[6] FMB Insurance (FMBI).[7]

The FMB is the largest construction trade association in the UK, representing over 6,500 construction SMEs, an estimated 42,000 builders. across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.[2]

History

The Federation of Master Builders was established in July 1941[8] to support the British building industry during World War II.[9] It was called the Federation of Greater London Master Builders until 1943.[10] The association helped to rebuild Britain’s bomb-damaged infrastructure after the Blitz.[11]

In 1957, the FMB’s exhibition at Olympia in London for the 'Building the New Britain Building Exhibition' was visited by the Queen and the Queen Mother.[12]

In the 1970s, the FMB formed the Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) in partnership with Transport and General Workers Union, to determine annual changes in builders’ wages and working conditions.[13] The FMB’s work with BATJIC continues today.[14]

In the 1980s, the FMB established the National Register of Warranted Builders (NRWB), which later became FMB Insurance.[15]

In the 1990s, the FMB expanded into Scotland and Northern Ireland, the online Find a Builder service was launched, and The Master Builder of the Year Awards began.

In 2005, the FMB joined TrustMark as a founding scheme provider. TrustMark is a Government-endorsed standards scheme for trades that operate in and around the home.[16]

The FMB has held a longstanding partnership with TradePoint, offering discounts to members.[17]

Structure

The FMB is governed by an elected Board of Directors with a senior management team overseeing day-to-day operations.[18]

As of November 2025, Phillip Hall is the FMB National President.[19] Brian Berry is the Chief Executive.[20]

The organisation operates through regional Area Boards across the United Kingdom, each supported by a Hub Director. Regions include Central, London, Northern Counties, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Southern Counties, South West, Wales, and Yorkshire & Trent.[21]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b "Federation of Master Builders". www.trustmark.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  3. ^ "Federation of Master Builders – Evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs". Committees - UK Parliament. UK Parliament. 2015-12-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "A Trade's Guide To The Federation Of Master Builders | Checkatrade". www.checkatrade.com. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  5. ^ "Professional organisations in the building industry - Citizens Advice". www.citizensadvice.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2016-12-22. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  6. ^ Brundrett, Matt (2024-10-01). "ICW Group signs partnership with Federation of Master Builders". Planning, Building & Construction Today. Archived from the original on 2024-10-01. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  7. ^ "Federation of Master Builders". www.fmbinsurance.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  8. ^ "FEDERATION OF MASTER BUILDERS LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  9. ^ "Federation of Master Builders: Response to the Mayor of London's Draft London Plan" (PDF). Greater London Authority. Greater London Authority. March 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ FMB. "The history of the FMB". www.fmb.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  11. ^ Lowe, Tom. "From the archives: The Blitz, 1940-41". Building. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  12. ^ "BUILDING THE NEW BRITAIN". British Pathé. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  13. ^ "Building Fair Work into the Construction Industry: Fair Work Convention Construction Inquiry Report 2022" (PDF). Fair Work Convention. Fair Work Convention. April 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "What is BATJIC?". www.ibb.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  15. ^ "FMB INSURANCE SERVICES LTD overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  16. ^ "Federation of Master Builders". www.trustmark.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  17. ^ FMB. "TradePoint". www.fmb.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  18. ^ FMB. "How we are governed". www.fmb.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  19. ^ Kelly, Ed (3 November 2025). "Meet the FMB's new national president". PB Weekly. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
  20. ^ "Brian Berry | Contributor". Building. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  21. ^ "Rules of the Federation of Master Builders Limited ('FMB')" (PDF). GOV.UK. UK Government. September 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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