The Nationwide Federation of Builders (NFB) and the Scottish Constructing Federation (SBF) have introduced plans to merge.
The England and Wales-based NFB, which may hint its origins to 1880, and the SBF, which was based in 1895, agreed to turn out to be one organisation inside the subsequent two years.
The identify of the merged organisation has not but been introduced.
The 2 our bodies have labored intently collectively since signing a partnership in November 2023.
An announcement on the merger stated the boards of every had agreed to affix collectively and would seek the advice of members on the best way to “greatest protect the spirit, heritage, traditions and identities of the 2 units of members”.
NFB chief govt Richard Beresford stated the SBF had been thought of its sister organisation for a very long time.
“As the development sector frequently adapts and modifications, so too should those that signify it,” he stated.
“Our two groups have labored onerous collectively to get thus far, so we’re delighted to announce that we now intend to turn out to be one.
“Our members will get pleasure from a better vary of providers, a louder share of voice and a much bigger community of like-minded colleagues.”
SBF operations director Paul Mitchell added: “The development business can undergo at instances on account of fragmentation or divisions that make it tougher to safe the assist we want.
“By becoming a member of collectively, we will maximise our affect on important coverage areas, whereas additionally delivering considerably enhanced providers and advantages to our mixed membership.”
In 2019, the then Sir Robert McAlpine boss Paul Hamer stated communications between business and authorities have been hampered by there being too many construction trade bodies. His argument was rejected by a number of associations on the time, including the NFB.
