With construction often associated with high-pressure environments and tight deadlines, the FMB is shining a light on builders who take the time to show care, compassion, and respect for clients, colleagues, and their communities.
Each day, two construction workers in the UK die by suicide, amounting to over 700 lives lost per year, making suicide the leading cause of death in the sector and highlighting a mental health crisis with a suicide rate more than four times the national average.
FMB members have shared countless examples of kindness on site, from helping elderly clients navigate home disruptions to mentoring apprentices and supporting local charities. Through initiatives like the Master Builder Awards, the FMB continues to recognise members who make a positive difference both inside and outside the workplace.
Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said:
“Kindness is not often the first word people associate with the building industry, but it should be. Our members know that every project is personal to the homeowner. It takes patience, communication and empathy to turn someone’s vision into a reality and that’s exactly what our members do.“
This World Kindness Day, the FMB encourages everyone in the building trade to take a moment to check in with a colleague, show appreciation for good work, or lend support to someone in need. Small gestures can make a big difference in improving mental wellbeing across the industry.
For homeowners, choosing an FMB Master Builder means working with professionals committed not just to high standards, but to fair treatment, honesty, and care.