A new partnership to promote the recognition of quality builders has been launched by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Local Authority Building Control (LABC).

Both organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which sets outs a series of joint aims.

These include supporting quality builders, and informing consumers of the importance of using competent builders for their work.


Brian Berry, FMB Chief Executive, said: "The FMB and LABC have always worked closely and this new agreement reinforces our already strong ties. LABC's recognition of the new rigorous membership criteria we have introduced is affirmation of our commitment to quality. It will help ensure the FMB is synonymous with quality workmanship which consumers can trust. For our members, this is a really exciting development as they will now have access to the wide range of technical advice and guidance offered by a building control body with unparalleled knowledge of the industry."

LABC's Chief Executive, Paul Everall, added: "LABC is delighted to enter into a new partnership with the FMB, recognising that they now audit the quality and business practices of all of their members."

(LM/CD)