Come and join your fellow members at our free networking and business event sponsored by TradePoint taking place on Thursday 23 June. The event is hosted by FMB Scotland and is open to all FMB members. Meet your fellow members, take part in the Scotland AGM, share your feedback and ideas, and have a drink together. 

About this event

The afternoon will start with the FMB Scotland 2022 AGM, followed by an informal business briefing for members, and then drinks & canapes.

FMB Scotland Director Gordon Nelson will open the business briefing with a short summary of topical issues in the building industry in Scotland. Members will benefit from learning about the latest updates on the business support and funding available for construction firms in Scotland from Digital Construction SkillsGlenEtive Projects will then share their exciting ideas and plans to involve members in delivering building projects.

This will be an interactive session with plenty of opportunities to talk to your fellow members and ask questions. 

The event will conclude with a drink together, giving you the opportunity to socialise with your fellow members.

The event is free for FMB members, and Gordon Nelson hopes to see you all there. 

The dress code for this event is smart casual.

Programme

15.30 Registration, refreshments and networking

16.00 

FMB Scotland AGM

16.30 Refreshments and networking 

17.00 

Guest speakers and debate

18.00

Networking including a drink and canapes

19.30

Event close

 Confirmed speakers

Chris Grant

Chris Grant

Partnerships Manager, Digital Construction Skills

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Saffron Grant

Saffron Grant

Managing Director, Digital Construction Skills

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Paul Hughes

Paul Hughes

Dual-chartered Town Planner and Surveyor, GlenEtive

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Gordon Nelson

Gordon Nelson

Director, FMB Scotland

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Phil Prentice

Phil Prentice

Chief Officer, National Programme Director, Director and Board member, Scotland’s Towns Partnership, Scotland’s Improvement Districts, UK High Street Taskforce and Shelter’s Empty Homes Partnership

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Lee Taylor

Lee Taylor

National Accounts Manager, TradePoint

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Tickets

  • Member ticket: FREE ​​​​​​​

  • Non-member ticket: £49 (including VAT)

A limited number of tickets are available and these will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis. 


Venue

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1-3 Cockburn Street
Edinburgh 
EH1 1QB

If you have any access requirements, please let us know in advance.

Headline sponsor

TradePoint is the trade only arm of B&Q, offering a huge range of trusted brands. We supply products and services for every project, all under one roof at convenient locations nationwide. Our range not only covers building, decorating, electrical, plumbing, tools, hardware, landscaping, timber, joinery, safety, workwear and much more, but we also have dedicated kitchens and bathrooms showrooms with takeaway same day ranges.

Whether you're a builder, decorator or kitchen and bathroom fitter, you could be eligible for free TradePoint membership, giving you access to a great range of materials and tools.

For more information, visit www.trade-point.co.uk


COVID-19 precautions

Before arriving at the venue if you have any symptoms of illness, regardless of whether you think they may be symptoms of COVID-19, please follow the Government guidance.

The venue will be sufficiently equipped with anti-bacterial stations, gloves and masks if needed. We ask that you please also notify us if you test positive within the time frame of the event so we can follow our track and trace communication procedure to our staff and any others who attended the event.

We recommend all delegates to have self-tested with a Rapid Lateral Flow Test kit to help ensure the safety of yourself and others. Although this is not mandatory, we do advise taking a Lateral Flow Test. Results can take up to half an hour to show so please be aware of this if you are going to be doing the test in the morning ahead of your visit.

Any questions please email [email protected].