Benefits Overview

Professional Status
Members are instantly recognised as reliable, experienced, knowledgeable professionals who conduct their business with integrity.

Members' Logo
Corporate Members may use the Members' Logo on their stationery, sign boards, vehicles and other advertising materials.

Certificate of Membership
All Members are provided with an individually prepared signed and sealed Certificate of Membership

Promotion Material
An initial supply of promotional material is supplied without charge

Legal Advice
Experienced staff give advice on a wide range of subjects associated with the building industry and commerce in general.

Information Bulletins
The Guild of Builders and Contractors regularly updates the website with Information Bulletins on a wide range of subjects.

Business Referrals
Corporate Members details are available on the website. It is regularly used by potential clients who are looking for builders, contractors, construction consultants, designers, surveyors, specialist contractors, builders merchants and building component suppliers.

Professional Opinion
A professional opinion and expert witness service is available.

Representation
The Guild of Builders and Contractors seeks the views of Members on various subjects and represents those collective views to the press and other interested and influential bodies or individuals.

Free Financial Consultation
An initial free consultation is available by a firm of Chartered Accountants who will undertake a review of Members' personal and/or business affairs and give advice.

Employment Advice
Advice is available on all aspects of employment law and regulations.

Insurance Review
The Guild's retained Insurance Brokers will carry out a complete review of Members' existing insurance arrangements and prepare a report without charge.

Preferential Insurance
The Guild's retained Insurance Brokers will provide Members with discounts and an interest free instalment scheme for premiums together with free independent advice and no obligation quotations.

News
The Guild of Builders and Contractors website includes relevant news information and articles.

Members' Helpline
Friendly experienced staff provide helpful advice on:

  • Building Contract Law
  • Terms of Trading
  • Health & Safety
  • CDM Regulations
  • Recruitment, Employment & Dismissal
  • Legislation
  • VAT
  • Personal and Corporate Taxation
  • Debt Recovery
  • Insurance Cover Requirements
  • Insurance Claims
  • BS5750 - ISO 9000
  • County Court & High Court Procedures
  • Arbitrations and Disputes
  • Waste Transportation License Regulations
  • Town & Country Planning
  • Planning Appeals