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Raising a sharper profile In today’s media-dominated world we actively work to put our members' points to a very wide audience on T.V., radio and in the local and national press.
Training for the future We work to raise standards as one of the leading bodies involved with the Construction Apprenticeship Scheme and the Construction Skills Certification Scheme.
Cutting the VAT We campaign vigorously for the reduction of VAT from 17.5% to 5% on domestic repair, maintenance and improvement work.
Taxation – fighting your corner The FMB is at the forefront of moves for reform of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and regularly participates in high-level discussions with the Inland Revenue.
Health & Safety – looking out for you and your team The FMB was the only building trade body to participate in the piloting of the HSE’s Worker Safety Advisor (WSA) scheme.
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