TV’s Phil Spencer hunts for Britain’s best builder

Grant Prior 14 years ago
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Television property guru Phil Spencer has launched the hunt for Britain’s best builder.

The star of Location, Location, Location will be working with the Federation of Master Builders during the tenth anniversary of its annual showcase for outstanding construction work.

The 2010 Master Builder of the Year Awards require every builder to be nominated by a satisfied customer. The awards are designed to reward builders and clients, with the winning builder getting the title and a Nissan Light Commercial Vehicle worth up to £20,000 while the client will enjoy a £3,000 holiday.

Spencer said: “I’ve been fortunate enough to have seen some incredible building projects in my time, as well as some fairly ordinary ones. That’s why I am delighted to be working with the FMB in a bid to help inspire tradesmen as well as the public to build a better Britain.”

FMB Director General, Richard Diment said: “Bricks and mortar alone are not going to build a better Britain. We need to ensure that we are working towards a more sustainable Britain with a well-skilled workforce. The FMB is dedicated to raising awareness of these issues and through these Awards, we hope to continue to inspire the public and the building industry to push the boundaries in these areas.”

Categories cover New Homes, Small/Medium/Large Renovation Projects, Energy Efficient buildings, Commercial Projects (up to £3m), with a special Heavenly Builder award for builders who display outstanding levels of customer service, no matter how small the job they undertake.

More details about the 10th Master Builder of the Year Awards can be found at www.fmb.org.uk/awards

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