Industry Partners
Collaboration is essential in the construction industry, and the NFB actively works alongside a range of industry bodies to drive progress. By fostering strong partnerships, we enhance our influence, share best practices, and provide valuable resources that support and strengthen the sector.

AFI
The Association of Fencing Industries exists to promote safety, quality and professionalism throughout the fencing industry. Bringing fencing contractors, manufacturers, stockists and installers together to give strength to the industry to work together to resolve issues. The NFB recommends the use of AFI members. Read more…
CAN
CAN is a network of regional construction and engineering companies which represent over 500 member companies. Across the network these businesses operate at a combined turnover of £3bn and employ more than 100,000 people. Read more…
Construction Clients Leadership Group
The CCLG is the only truly independent client group for private, public, and regulated clients – the recognised home for leading clients. Read more…
CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)
The CITB Grants Scheme provides grants for employers in the construction industry who provide day to day training for their workforce. The scheme helps to maintain standards on construction sites and to ensure the right skills are available for the industry to grow. Read more…
CLC (Construction Leadership Council)
The CLC works in partnership with Government and organisations of all sizes across the industry to ensure the construction sector has the voice, support and resilience needed to grow, improve productivity, attract and retain talent, and successfully transition to Net Zero. Read more…
Contractors Legal Group
A forum to represent the interests of main contractors in dialogue, on legal issues, with government and industry bodies. Read more…
Go Construct
The industry-wide initiative to attract, inform and retain a talented workforce Read more…
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Largest accredited Chamber of Commerce in the UK, providing business support to over 4,000 members who collectively employ over 350,000 workers. Read more…
NASC
NASC is the national trade body for access and scaffolding in the UK – established 1945 and now serving a family of 800+ leading contracting firms, scaffolding suppliers and manufacturers. The NFB recommends the use of NASC members. Read more…
NCBF
The Northern Counties Builders Federation (NCBF) is a long-established trade association bringing together construction companies and contractors operating in the North East of England. Read more…
SCBA
The Southern Counties Builders Association (SCBA) is a leading regional association of builders and contractors, covering the southern counties of England. Members of the NFB based within this area are automatically entitled to membership of the SCBA. The SCBA and the NFB are committed to working together in close partnership for the good of the industry construction in the South of England. SCBA subsidise 10% of NFB members' fees in the Southern region.
SBF
Established in 1895, the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has been a trusted advocate and representative for the construction industry in Scotland. Over the years, we have worked closely with our members, fostering a community that brings together ideals, addresses collective needs, and promotes collaborative business practices. SFB members can access NFB membership for half price and NFB members can access SBF membership for half price. To find out more, email AskNFB@builders.org.uk Read more…
