Why Join the FPDC?

The FPDC is a contractor driven national trade association, representing 70% of the largest professional contractors in the sector, with a collective turnover of over £700m, and promotes best practice, excellence and professionalism. 

Available to contractor membership are the CORE ADVISORY SERVICES, giving members direct access to specialist advisors every working day of the year

Technical - including free advice line and workmanship panel visits
Tax - including a FREE model contract for workers (£350 + VAT to non members)
Training - including carding your workforce, claiming grant and training plans
Health & Safety – including advice on working at heights, manual handling, Hand-arm Vibration and PPE
Environmental – including advice on environmental management: how to produce an environmental policy and statement and site waste management
Quantity Surveying & SMM7
Industrial Relations - including Personnel
Legal & Contractual Support
PAYE & Payroll
Adjudication Nomination and Advice
Credit Management Service - no win, no fee basis

In addition the Federation operates an ongoing marketing campaign that looks to promote the interests of the whole sector as well as its members.
 
Website; www.fpdc.org provides you with your own web page

FPDC logo on your stationery and vehicles provides you with a competitive advantage over non FPDC members

Specialist Building Finishes circulated to 7,000 individuals including architects and main contractors, provides you with opportunity for promoting your company through featuring projects completed.

Editorial PR Campaign; raising the profile of the FPDC and promoting professional contractors

Industry Awards; an annual prestigious event showcasing the sector

 
ADDITIONAL SERVICES also available to contractor membership
 
Discounts on Short Duration Training Courses organised by the FPDC

Events including Regional Meetings providing Member-to-Member support

Annual networking events such as the conference and golf days

Reduced telephone bills through a recommended telephone company

Corporate rates with Yellow Pages