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2 | JANUARY 2026
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FMB LAUNCHES UPDATED BUILDER CONTRACTS
The Federation of Master Builders( FMB) has launched a refreshed suite of builder contract templates, updated following the Building Safety Act 2022.
The contracts are unusual in that they are easy for any homeowner or builder to pick up and understand. FMB contracts are free of charge for members to use, compared to other widely used building contracts which are increasingly costly. They are designed to protect homeowners, while helping professional builders.
Research suggests most homeowners are unaware of their legal responsibilities under the Building Safety Act 2022, including crucial duty holder roles that can affect project liability and compliance. Many don’ t realise that using a written contract isn’ t just good practice, it’ s essential protection.
At just 14-15 pages, which is significantly shorter than the 80 plus page contracts offered by other organisations, the FMB templates were developed in collaboration with legal experts, FMB members, and the Building Safety Regulator’ s Industry working groups.
Key features include:
• Clear duty holder role definitions under the Building Safety Act, protecting both builders and homeowners
• Competency statement templates demonstrating skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours( SKEB)
• Plain English throughout – no confusing jargon or legal terminology
• Flexible payment terms and optional advance / deposit mechanisms
• Tailored versions for all four UK nations
• Alignment with the FMB Code of Conduct, which requires members to use written contracts on every job
The new contracts directly address these issues by clearly defining who is responsible for design, construction management, and compliance, protecting all parties from assuming roles they’ re not qualified or insured to perform.
www. fmb. org. uk
TALKING SHOP WITH GLAZPARTNERS
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Glazpart is pleased to announce a series of new events for 2026 in partnership with PiGs( People in Glazing Society).
The new event called“ Talking Shop with Glazpartners” is in conjunction with the five PIGs events across the UK in 2026. The sessions sponsored by Glazpartners, will take place an hour before the PiGs events in the same venues, and will have technical experts from Glazpartners present for informal discussions.
Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented“ Glazpartners was started two and a half years ago and has grown to sixty five companies across the supply chain. It was set up to encourage greater collaboration between Glazpart and our customers and partners. The five Talking Shop events in 2026 will be the ideal platform for companies to discuss issues with experts who are Technical Glazpartners, in an informal setting.
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Glazpart has already had invitations accepted from technical consultants and technical staff from professional bodies such as GGF( Glass and Glazing Federation) and CAB( Council for Aluminium in Building) to take part in the new events, which start at 4pm before all PIGs social events in 2026.
“ Talking Shop with Glazpartners” offers companies a chance to discuss the issues that matter most to their business with experts who can help with ideas, information and solutions. Glazpart and PiGs have confirmed there will be no formal
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presentations, or sales pitches or marketing materials on display.
Dean Bradley added,“ The feedback from Glazpartners last year indicates that there is an
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appetite for this type of informal event for companies looking to make more connections, develop stronger relationships and increase their information and technical knowledge.” |
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The dates and venues of the PiGs events are spread across the UK throughout the year.
• 26 February- Birmingham- Revolucion de Cuba
• 23 April- Belfast- Whites Tavern
• 25 June- Bristol- Brown and Bye
• 24 September- Newcastle- Pitcher and Piano
• 12 November- Manchester- Revolucion de Cuba
Dean Bradley added,“ We always look forward to seeing everyone at the PiGs. If you are going to any of the PiGs events in 2026, why not come an hour early for our‘ Talking Shop with Glazpartners’, meet the experts and enjoy Glazpart’ s pre-event hospitality.”
Companies interested in coming along to“ Talking Shop with Glazpartners” events should email Dean Bradley dbradley @ glazpart. co. uk
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Issue 154 | January 2026 www. proinstaller. co. uk
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