FMB Now Taking Applications for 2008 Awards
To apply please contact FMB Marketing Executive, Nadia Jackson:
Telephone: 0207 092 3870
Email: nadiajackson@fmb.org.uk
Oxfordshire builder is best in Britain!
Oxfordshire's Bybridge Construction beat the cream of Britain's builders to be crowned the Best Builder in Britain at the 2007 awards for an unusual renovation of a hillside Wesleyan Chapel in steel and glass.
Expert property developer and TV presenter Sarah Beeny presented the award to builder Mark Gaul and his team for their work transforming a previously derelict Chapel into a light, modern home with a stunning all glass room overlooking a hillside stream near Oxford.
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Click here to see all the 2007 winners
These annual awards celebrate the outstanding work delivered by the vast majority of builders who can only be nominated by highly satisfied clients. The small renovation category is supported by Hilti and Professional Builder.
Speaking at the Awards ceremony, FMB director general, Richard Diment said: "We have seen a greater range of projects than ever before, but also far more widespread use of energy efficient and renewable materials - this strikes at the heart of the FMB's determination to 'Build a Greener Britain'.
"The relationship between client and builder is fundamental to the success of every building project and it is heartening to see so many builders basing their business on the traditional qualities of politeness, trust, consideration and courtesy. These Awards celebrate builders who show excellent customer service, combined with exceptional professional skills. We have found an abundance of projects meeting these criteria," Richard added.
"Our congratulations go to Mark Gaul and his team at Bybridge Construction for this well-deserved award, but equally our thanks go to Victoria Hunt who appreciated their excellent work," said Richard.
Mark Gaul and Bybridge Construction win the Nissan Light Commercial Vehicle of their choice, worth up to £20,000. Victoria Hunt wins the holiday of her choice worth £3,000. This is in addition to the luxury all-inclusive weekend breaks for two that both the builder and the clients have won at any of the UK Paramount Group of Hotels.
Master Builder of the Year 2007 is organised by the Federation of Master Builders in association with Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd, and supported by American Express, Aon Ltd, B & CE Benefit Schemes, British Gypsum Ltd, Buildstore & The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, ConstructionSkills, Energy Saving Trust, Envirowise, HBXL, Hilti, Homebuilding and Renovating, LABC, NHBC, Paramount Group of Hotels, Professional Builder Magazine, Sage (UK) Ltd, Screwfix Direct, Travis Perkins, and Master Builder magazine.
Click here to see details of all the National and Regional Category winners.
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Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd
American Express
Sage
Travis Perkins
Aon
Screwfix
Hilti
British Gypsum
Paramount Group Hotels
NHBC
Energy Saving Trust
Envirowise
Construction Skills
BuildStore
Local Authority Building Control
HBXL
Master Builder
Homebuilding & Renovating
Professional Builder
B&CE