<p> Federation of Master Builders – Information Pack</p><p>Website: http://www.fmb.org.uk/</p><p>Everything you need to know about the Construction Plant-hire Association</p><p>The FMB is the UK's largest trade association in the building industry, with national offices in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, supported by additional regional offices. Established in 1941 to protect the interests of small and medium-sized building firms, the FMB is independent and non-profit-making, lobbying continuously for members’ interests at both national and local levels.</p><p>The FMB is a source of knowledge, professional advice and support for its members, providing a range of modern and relevant business building services to save them time and money.</p><p>Benefits of Membership 1. Unparalleled credibility With over 70 years' experience of promoting professional building standards, the FMB has an enviable name for quality.</p><p>Only the FMB requires every prospective member to submit work for a stringent independent inspection. </p><p>When a customer sees you displaying the badge of building quality, they recognise that you belong to an exclusive group of professional builders.</p><p>The FMB is good for you and good for your customers.</p><p>2. Total support As an FMB member, you can win more work:  by offering guarantees – all FMB members can offer a Build Assure warranty on their work.  as a TrustMark member – and your first year is free if you join the FMB today.  because you have high standards – and you have a Code of Practice to follow.  As an FMB member, you enjoy comprehensive essential support for your business.  employment advice? Ring the 24/7 FMB helpline.  legal assistance? Ask the FMB.  health and safety challenges? Consult the FMB.  technical issues? Call the FMB technical helpline.  credit checking and debt recovery? Talk to the FMB.  As an FMB member, you have an edge in every area of your business:  technical training  business courses  management education  online web profile  stationery and merchandise  product discounts As an FMB member, you belong to the best known trade-body in the building industry:  we have a dedicated team of policy and public affairs professionals to lobby government on your behalf.  our media profile is higher than any of our competitors generating free coverage for our members worth millions every year.</p><p>3. Exclusive job leads When a customer wants a builder they can trust, they turn to the FMB.</p><p>Every day, customers throughout the UK use the ‘Find A Builder’ service to look for reliable builders.</p><p>Every year, non-members miss out on thousands of jobs . . . because only FMB members are asked to quote.</p><p>Membership Categories See next page for membership criteria Membership Criteria Membership process</p><p>Membership cost for Associate/Affiliate Member: £468 p/a (cost might slightly vary between the member type)</p><p>The process to become a member can take up to four weeks (slightly quicker for Associate Member). Process requires inspection and testing of product as well as company background check. </p>