Abbreviation FMB Purpose UK building industry | Formation 1941 | |
Legal status Non-profit organisation Region served United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) | ||
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is a UK trade association established in 1941 to protect the interests of small and medium-sized building firms.
The FMB is independent and non-profit-making, lobbying 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 is a source of knowledge, professional advice and support for its members. It works in partnership with other industry bodies 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.
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