The Federation of Master Builders is the largest trade association in the UK construction industry. We are a source of knowledge, advice & support for builders.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined May 2013
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Positive that @TiceRichard comments on how fundamental the #construction industry is in this preview. Interesting to hear in the full podcast if he supports @fmbuilders Licence to Build campaign. bit.ly/3Kpolzo
@TiceRichard is the NEW GUEST on our Build Up from the Basement Podcast. The episode goes LIVE on Monday🎙️
Watch a preview here:
#BuildUpFromTheBasement #FMB
Well it was good to get away from the desk to join @fmbuilders members @Truebuildedin on site at a large #renovation project in Edinburgh. All hands on the pump now for Paul and Stephen's team, with the clients wanting to move back to their much enhanced home before #Christmas
ALT Gordon Nelson with Stephen and Paul Dempsey of True Build.
ALT Inside where all of the finishing work is underway with Stephen and Paul Dempsey.
ALT True Build have achieved success at the FMB's Master Builder Awards in the past. Perhaps this project will pick up an award?
That's the @fmbuilders first ever reception at the @ScotParl completed. With thanks to our MSP sponsor @MonicaLennon7 Minister @BenMacpherson & to Velux for supporting the event. Good discussions about our Builders' Manifesto which sets FMB's key asks for Scottish policy makers.
ALT FMB Scotland Director Gordon Nelson welcomes guests to the FMB's reception at the Scottish Parliament.
ALT L to R: Scottish Government Minister Ben Macpherson MSP, Gordon Nelson, Brian Berry, Pam Wilson, Neil Freshwater from Velux, Monica Lennon MSP.
ALT The FMB's manifesto for Scotland.
Thank you to @fmbuilders members Michael and Ryan, directors of Sawmill Contracts, for their hospitality at the open day of their impressive new kitchen showroom in Bonnyrigg @KesselerUK
Congratulations to Martin Sneddon from Kilwinning: winner of the outstanding builder of the year award at the @fmbuilders Master Builder Awards finals in Manchester #MBAwards @MrNickKnowles ardrossanherald.com/news/255…
Day 1 of the Edinburgh Home building & renovating show was busy with clients coming to our @fmbuilders stand seeking good builders. Members from Stirling, Glasgow, Edinburgh & Kirkintilloch giving sage advice on renovations, extensions, new builds, and how to work with builders.
Fantastic to see three winners from Scotland triumph at the UK Master Builder Awards finals in Manchester. Congratulations to @SpeyLtd Martin Sneddon and Liam Adamson of @HaldaneConst on their awards. #MBAwards @fmbuilders bit.ly/3VEgosn @ScoConstructNow @CITB_Scotland
Good luck to @fmbuilders member Martin Daly at the @Screwfix Top Tradesperson finals later this month. I'm sure Martin's knowledge and enthusiasm will impress the judges. stanhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/motherwell-builder-wins-place-screwfix-35883315
Some shocking reports of the devasting impact rogue builders have on clients. Pleased to be able to discuss @fmbuilders tips on how to find and choose good builders @fmb bit.ly/4lwifK5 and explain why we are campaigning on licensing builders. #LicencetoBuild
My thanks to our members in Scotland who kindly shared their perspectives on #licensing builders with me ahead of the podcast with Kenneth from @blockarchitects
The FMB’s License to Build campaign is all about protecting raising industry standards, protecting homeowners and builders. We look forward to discussing builder licensing more at our Scotland Parliament reception later this year.
Watch the episode here: blockarchitects.co.uk/about-…
Pleased to hear that a Labour MP is backing our @fmbuilders campaign to licence building companies projectscot.com/2025/07/labo… @projectscot @ConsumerScot
The weather, logistics and exceptional community engagement and not forgetting the quality of the build were the ingredients to @SpeyLtd success in winning a coveted Master Builder Award for the #construction of the #Canna visitor hub. @fmbuilders @StephenGarvin70
ALT Award winners Spey Building & Joinery Ltd with Stephen Garvin, Head of the Scottish Government's Building Standards Division at the Scotland Master Builder Awards ceremony in Edinburgh.
Doors open to Isle of Canna visitor hub scottishconstructionnow.com/…
After discussing #licensing builders and having a general catch up with our Scotland Vice President, Stephen O'Neill, he showed me the nearly completed #renovation project he has been working on. Pleased I found the before photo to compare with the 'after' one! @fmbuilders
Great to catch up with double #Scotland Master Builder Award winners Martin & Son on site at one of their near completed #renovation projects in Irvine. With thanks to Martin's clients and Nicola Lee from @Jewson #MBAwards
ALT On the left of the photo are: Gordon Nelson, Martin Sneddon jnr, Martin Sneddon snr.
This is why a licensing scheme is needed to:
➡️ Eliminate rogue traders in construction to protect consumers
➡️ Protect the safety of the public and those working in the construction industry
➡️ Ensure fair competition for legitimate business in the industry
#LicenseUKBuilders
🚨 Cowboy builders are ruining lives
New @LBC report reveals Brits have lost £14.3bn in 5 years to rogue builders—some left financially broken, one pushed to contemplate suicide.
✅ It’s time to #LicenseUKBuilders
📰 Read more: ow.ly/2oRR50Wo9J4
My thanks to each of our sponsors for supporting our Master Builder Awards Scotland ceremony! @standrewstimber @sisalwool @CITB_Scotland @lindsaysnews #MasterBuilderAwards
This weekend we’ll be celebrating the outstanding achievements of our members in Scotland at the Master Builder Awards! 🏆
#MasterBuilderAwards #Scotland #ConstructionExcellence #BuildingSuccess
Following the @fmbuilders Master Builder Awards ceremony in Northern Ireland, we look forward to hosting members and sponsors at our Scotland awards ceremony & dinner on 6 June in Edinburgh's George Hotel. @standrewstimber @lindsaysnews @sisalwool @CITB_Scotland
Pleased to have discussed #LicencetoBuild with @RichardBakerMP at the launch event last night at the House of Lords and thank you to members based in Scotland for joining us @KWJoiners
Our Chief Exective, Brian Berry, introduces #LicencetoBuild, calling on Government to roll out a pilot licencing scheme to stop rogue traders ruining lives and casting shade on the trade.
With great support from members in Scotland we are busy advising clients on how to choose and work with good builders at the Glasgow Home building and renovating show. @MyHomebuilding @fmbuilders
A warm welcome was extended to me from 2 @fmbuilders members yesterday. Thanks to @MDBuilders_ltd & the team from Eco Construction Scotland. Good discussion on #skills & workloads. Looking forward to catching up with more members at the Glasgow @MyHomebuilding show in May.
