Federation of Master Builders

Federation of Master Builders The FMB is a trade association established over 60 years ago to protect the interests of small and medium-sized building firms – today it is the largest trade association in the UK building industry.

The FMB is a source of knowledge, professional advice and support for its members, providing a range of modern and relevant business building services to save them time and money.

The FMB is independent and non-profit-making, lobbying continuously for members’ interests at both national and local levels.

Shepherd & Dixon Reg. No. xxxxxx

European Builders Confederation

European Builders Confederation EBC is a European professional organisation, which represents national organisations made up of craftsmen and SMEs from the construction sector. Set up in 1990 it currently represents ten countries and approximately 400.000 craftsmen EBC's main tasks are:

• To promote and defend the interests of its members and their adherents at the European institutions: European Commission, European Parliament,Council of the European Union, European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

• To represent and defend the interests of construction craftsmen and SMEs with the various European standards committees by participating in the elaboration of European Standards.

• To promote and develop the image and the conditions of craftsmen and SMEs in the construction sector.

Shepherd & Dixon Reg. No. xxxxxx