Builder crackdown welcomed by FMB

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed moves by the government designed to combat the growing problem of rogue builders.

The government has advised that local authorities should have more time to bring prosecutions against those who are found to have breached building regulations, suggested that the limit be raised from six months to two years.

Responding to the proposal, the FMB says that the new initiative should not affect the vast majority of the industry.

"New government measures to stamp out cowboy builders and illegal construction are a welcome step to help improve the image of the construction sector", commented Brian Berry, FMB director of external affairs.

"Honest, hard working builders have nothing to fear from these proposals which do much to protect and enhance their reputation and eliminate the cowboy builders who are damaging the building industry's image," Mr Berry added.

Last month homeowners whose properties were effected by recent flooding were cautioned against accepting on-the-spot offers of repair work from unscrupulous builders.


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