The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is a UK
trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. An industry trade association partic ...
established in 1941 to protect the interests of small and medium-sized building firms.
The group is independent and
non-profit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
. It works to lobby for members' interests at both national and local levels. As of 2016, the FMB is the largest construction trade association in the UK, representing over 8,000 construction SMEs.
The FMB aims to provide knowledge, professional advice and support for its members. It works in partnership with other industry companies to provide technical advice and promote high standards. The FMB also offers advice to consumers and enables all of its members to offer warranties on their work through its insurance arm, FMB Insurance.
See also
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National Federation of Builders
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) is a United Kingdom trade association representing the interests of regional contractors and small and medium sized house builders (up to 250 homes per annum) in England and Wales.
With three other trade ...
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Civil Engineering Contractors Association
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Scottish Building Federation
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Construction trade groups based in the United Kingdom
Housing in the United Kingdom
Organisations based in the London Borough of Camden
Organizations established in 1941
1941 establishments in the United Kingdom
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