Spring 2023 has seen quite a few highlights for the FMB, including a member Q&A at ToolFair London, imminent meetings with TFL on ULEZ, the London Master Builder Awards and a new addition to the London Board.
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Tool Fair Alexandra Palace
In April I hosted a Q&A with London Member Jay Gentle from Prestige Build Management Ltd at the ToolFair in Alexandra Palace. Attendees gathered to listen to Jay discuss some of the key factors implemented by his business that made them the success they are today.
Jay gave some fantastic pointers but his key piece of advice to those starting out was that all businesses need to establish what type of construction they want to work on, from there set yourself a number of key values and stick to them, they will guide you on every decision.
London Master Builder Awards & Meet the Judges
The London Master Builder Awards will be held at Paddington Hilton on the 21 April 2023 and it’s a great way to celebrate with your team and clients.
Judging has now closed and winners will be announced at the event. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all three judges that gave their time to this wonderful event. They were:
Karen Stylianides
Karen Stylianides is editor of the self-build and home-renovation title Grand Designs, the official magazine of the globally renowned Channel 4 TV show. Her remit also includes overseeing editorial content for the magazine’s digital portfolio and Grand Designs Live. Karen has been a professional journalist and editor for more than 20 years. After graduating with a BA in English/Philosophy, she began her career working for The Press Association and Today newspaper. Prior to editing Grand Designs, she worked for a range of publications including House Beautiful, Livingetc, Ideal Home and Good Homes, producing a wealth of creative and engaging home-interest content along the way.
Peter Ranken
Peter Ranken is an architect with over 30-years’ experience of designing housing, including master-planning, regeneration, new build and one off houses.
Mike Hearsey
New Co-Opted London Board Member: Gavin Hoccom
I am pleased to announce that Gavin Hoccom, Senior Associate at Brown Jacobson, has joined the London Board as a co-opted member. Gavin will provide the London Board with vital legal expertise and advice which will guide them on making decisions that affect the FMB and its members.
Gavin has already provided the wider membership important information on the new Building safety act, which can be viewed here.
Any questions for TFL on ULEZ?
Leading representatives at TFL will be attending the London Board meeting in late April to present on the recent decision to expand the ULEZ zone. As this affects our members the Board will be asking what support will be available to help SME builders transition to vehicles that are compliant.
If you or your staff have any questions that you would like us to raise, then please let us know by emailing me via [email protected].
Authors
Sam Eden
Sam brings his vast experience working within the energy and finance sectors, most recently working for the Architecture Registration Board. At the FMB Sam’s responsibilities cover membership engagement, public affairs, media relations, events and governance but predominantly he is the representative for FMB members within the capital and greater London working with policy makers and stakeholders to ensure SME builders are represented.
