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Nicky Rogers (Editorial)

Nicky Rogers - Master Builder Editor
MASTER BUILDER OF THE YEAR AWARDS - 10TH ANNIVERSARY

You are such a talented group of builders. I knew that anyway, but recently, I have been lucky enough to see some photographs of the projects entered into the 10th anniversary Master Builder of the Year Awards.

 

I know we say each year that the standard of entries has rocketed, but some of this year’s projects have blown me away. The closing date for entries was 31 August and since then, the FMB Regional Directors have been visiting their short-listed projects to take extra photographs which will be submitted with the entry forms to the judging panel in January.

 

By the way, if your entry just missed the closing date, don't worry we will hold it over until the next Master Builder of the Year Awards.

 

IDENTITY THEFT

CONTACT

Nicky Rogers

Master Builder editor

Email: nickyr@warnersgroup.co.uk

Tel: 01778 391128

What do you do with paperwork you’ve finished with? Just bin it? Almost a quarter of UK adults have either been victims of identity fraud or know someone who has suffered. Small businesses are hot targets, especially in difficult economic times, but once you have read the article on identity theft, you’ll at least invest in a paper shredder. It is alarmingly easy for someone to steal your identity if you aren’t very vigilant, but we provide you with some sound advice to keep it secure.

 

2010 Master Builder of the Year entry from N.Ireland
A 2010 Master Builder of the Year entry from Northern Ireland
CHILD SAFETY

That brings me onto subject we have never covered in Master Builder magazine before and it might shock you. As a builder you have access to homes, schools and all sorts of public buildings where children may be present, and if you have ever felt uneasy about a child have you known what to do? An article on the NSPCC tells you exactly what action to take if you are worried.

 

CONTEMPLATING A NEW COMMERCIAL VEHICLE?

Well this should help – FMB partner, Nissan has come up with an EXCLUSIVE offer for members which lasts right up until the end of this year. Read the Nissan article and see what you can save on the purchase price AND servicing!

 

PETER BACKALLER

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of FMB  Past National President (1990 - 1992) Peter Backaller OBE.

 

Peter's funeral in October was attended by many FMB members and officers, FMB National Council member. Ken Farnham delivered a tribute on behalf of the FMB and we reproduce it in the Obituary article.

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