Blunt Construcyion limited

Colin Brooks Appointed Regional Chairman of Builders’ Group

Our Commercial Director, Colin Brooks,  has been appointed regional chairman of leading trade body the National Federation of Builders (NFB). 

Colin took over the chairmanship of the NFB’s Southern Region from Leslie Hillman of LJH Building Refurbishment Maintenance at the annual general meeting.

The NFB represents small and medium sized contractors in England and Wales, operating a regional network of seven offices, providing specialist business support and lobbying local, national and European government on a range of issues to sustain positive trading conditions for members.

Speaking at the NFB Southern Region’s AGM, Colin said: “These are difficult times for our industry and so it is more important than ever that builders can turn to the NFB for support, help and advice.”

“Our industry has a key role to play in providing this country’s built environment - our homes, schools, hospitals, shops and workplaces. I am keen to see the development of training opportunities for young people coming into our industry. It is important that we work through this economic downturn, preparing for the upturn and ensuring that we continue to recruit and train the skilled workforce needed to build Britain’s future.”

Mr Brooks has over 37 years of experience in the construction industry, working primarily in the refurbishment and maintenance sectors in Hampshire. He started his own consultancy in 1995, moving to Blunt Construction in 1998, and was appointed a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building in 2007.
NFB chief executive Julia Evans welcomed Mr Brooks to his new role saying: “Colin Brooks has an excellent track record as a successful and forward-thinking contractor. He will be an excellent advocate for our industry and ensure that the interests of builders in the southern region are well represented at a national level.”