Lovely to welcome the @federationofmasterbuilders Central Board to @shcbuildacademy on Friday. Always puts a smile on my face to see the students giving a tour of the project, they make it a real beacon of positivity.
🔥 BUILDER NEWS ALERT 🔥
This week’s Builder Update is here.
I run through the stories every builder should have on their radar – quick, no-nonsense and straight from the basement of the FMB. 👷‍♂️🧱
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Wow, what a day
The launch of Women in FMB was nothing short of incredible, an inspiring space filled with powerful women supporting each other through the highs and lows of running construction businesses and stepping confidently into leadership.
Sitting around that table, I was truly moved by the strength, resilience, and honesty shared by everyone in the room. These are the moments that remind you how important community really is.
Our discussions were beautifully facilitated by the amazing Nicky Thackray from The Power Within. It was such a dream to finally meet Nicky in person and experience her passion firsthand. During my time working with her, she challenged my mindset and introduced me to the power of motivational intelligence, something that has genuinely transformed so much for me.
A huge thank you to Nicola De Sousa for organising such a thoughtful and empowering day, and for always listening and showing up for your members.
Here’s to more spaces like this, where women lift each other up and lead the way
Have you booked on to the @federationofmasterbuilders webinar on the Building Safety Act yet? It features FMB member Peter Atkins from @as_homes_and_construction and our Director of Membership, Hayley Lorimer.
Full details via link in bio.
Principal Designers and Principal Contractors must now plan, manage and monitor their respective duties to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, including coordination of design work and effective communication across the project team.
This session will cover practical guidance on how to engage with architectural designers and other design professionals within this framework.
Join us for a discussion focused on practical application, coordination between dutyholders, roles and constructive solutions to common challenges in delivering compliant and safe projects.
❔️Did you know that our 6,500 @federationofmasterbuilders members are based right across the UK?
đź‘€ If you're looking for a vetted and inspected quality Builder then our Master Builders are for you.
👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ If you'd like to join the FMB, become a Master Builder and access the benefits and support which come with membership and be part of the UK's largest trade association for construction businesses, then get in touch or see the link in the bio.
Before we started this chimney was in very poor condition. The stack had previously been pointed in hard cement which had trapped moisture in the brickwork. The joints had failed, vegetation had taken hold and several bricks had started to deteriorate.
The first step was to carefully rake out all the existing cement mortar without damaging the surrounding bricks. Once the joints were cleaned out we removed the vegetation, assessed the brickwork and replaced any bricks that had deteriorated beyond repair.
The chimney pots were then removed so the flaunching could be properly checked and they were re-bedded securely.
Once the stack was fully prepared we repointed the entire chimney using traditional breathable lime mortar. Lime allows moisture to evaporate naturally from the masonry, which is essential for older brickwork and helps prevent long term damage.
Taking the time to use the correct materials and methods ensures the chimney can breathe, remain structurally sound and last for many decades to come.
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📢 Did you know that @federationofmasterbuilders members have access to free contracts (commercial and domestic) which reflect the Building Safety Act?
❔️Are you one of the many FMB members who use them?
ℹ️ Would you like to have free contracts but you're not yet an FMB member? Get in touch and let's have a chat.
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📲 Did you know that there's a @federationofmasterbuilders app which is exclusively for members?
đź“ą Watch to learn more about what's in it and how it can help you.
❔️ If you're already using it, what's your favourite feature?
Behind the Build: How We Transformed Our Process
Really proud to share that Dan recently featured on the Bust and Beyond podcast with Robin Hayhurst, discussing the impact of the 12-month business development course we’ve been working through together.
The podcast wasn’t just about challenges—it was about change.
Over the past year, Robin’s mentoring and business coaching have helped transform how we run the business day-to-day. We’ve introduced new structures, improved communication, and built clearer processes that allow projects to run more smoothly from first enquiry through to completion.
Most importantly, it’s elevated the client journey throughout the build, giving customers more transparency, confidence, and a better overall experience.
This journey has now also been featured in a written piece by Nicola De Sousa on the Federation of Master Builders website, highlighting how Bridge Construction is moving from firefighting to building a sustainable, well-run business with a strong customer focus.
A big thank you to Robin for the guidance—this has been a game-changer, and we’re only just getting started.
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