Master builder - Revision history

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	The UK-based Federation of Master Builders is a trade association that was established in 1941 to protect the interests of small- and medium-sized (SME) construction firms. It offers a range of services to help members grow and improve their businesses.		The UK-based Federation of Master Builders is a trade association that was established in 1941 to protect the interests of small- and medium-sized (SME) construction firms. It offers a range of services to help members grow and improve their businesses.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Architect.		* Architect.
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	* FMB - Programme for Government.		* FMB - Programme for Government.
	* Interview with FMB.		* Interview with FMB.
		+	* Masonry chimney.
	* Types of construction organisations.		* Types of construction organisations.

	[[Category:DCN_Person]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]]		[[Category:DCN_Person]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]]

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	* Engineer.		* Engineer.
	* Federation of Master Builders.		* Federation of Master Builders.
		+	* Flint.
	* FMB - Programme for Government.		* FMB - Programme for Government.
	* Interview with FMB.		* Interview with FMB.
	* Types of construction organisations.		* Types of construction organisations.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The term ‘master builder’ has been in use since the early 17th century but the profession itself has existed since ~~man~~ started to build shelters~~. However, the meaning of the term has changed with the passage of time~~.	+	The term ‘master builder’ has been in use since the early 17th century but the profession itself has existed since humans started to build shelters.

−	Traditionally, it referred to a person who undertook many or all of the professions that were required to build a house or other small structure. ~~They~~ would have the knowledge and/or skills of an architect, structural engineer, carpenter, roofer and other ~~tradesmen~~ needed to ~~erect the complete~~ building.	+	Traditionally, the term referred to a person who undertook many or all of the professions that were required to build a house or other small structure. Master builders would have the knowledge and/or skills of an architect, structural engineer, carpenter, roofer and other trades needed to construct a building.

	= Historical usage of the term ‘master builder’ =		= Historical usage of the term ‘master builder’ =

−	Since master builders have existed since ~~man~~ began building, they were active before the various skills were separated into architect, structural engineer, surveyor etc and the growth of the respective professions. Master builders were multi-skilled ~~craftsmen~~ who were either competent to physically carry out the works themselves or else were knowledgeable enough to instruct and direct other ~~craftsmen~~ to complete the work.	+	Since master builders have existed since people began building, they were active before the various skills were separated into architect, structural engineer, surveyor etc and the growth of the respective professions. Master builders were multi-skilled craftspeople who were either competent to physically carry out the works themselves or else were knowledgeable enough to instruct and direct other trades to complete the work.

−	In medieval England (5th – 15th century), the cruck frame was a crude way to construct a house, using large curved timbers that would form the roof and walls. The carpenter as master builder would often be responsible for the structural integrity of the building and direct the other crafts such as walling and rendering the structure watertight.	+	In medieval England (5th – 15th century), the cruck frame was a crude way to construct a house, using large curved timbers that would form the roof and walls. The carpenter as master builder would often be responsible for the structural integrity of the building and direct the other crafts such as walling and rendering the structure to make it watertight.

−	The cathedrals of the Gothic age (11th – 15th centuries) were designed by master builders (sometimes called 'master masons') who had architectural and structural knowledge that had been gained ~~from experience – usually~~ first as apprentices then from experience. They could design the architecture and knew what its structural requirements and limitations were. It may be because one person was responsible for the design that the architecture and structure of Gothic cathedrals is harmonious and inseparable.	+	The cathedrals of the Gothic age (11th – 15th centuries) were designed by master builders (sometimes called 'master masons') who had architectural and structural knowledge that had been gained first as apprentices then from experience. They could design the architecture and knew what its structural requirements and limitations were. It may be because one person was responsible for the design that the architecture and structure of Gothic cathedrals is harmonious and inseparable.

−	~~Furthermore, these~~ multi-skilled ~~craftsmen~~ whose knowledge was often founded on either their mistakes or the mistakes of others (usually structural collapses of some description), tended to be anonymous: they might lead a peripatetic life, travelling from one city to the next, designing and directing the construction of a cathedral, enjoying great patronage and prestige, then ~~move~~ on to the next project elsewhere.	+	These multi-skilled craftspeople whose knowledge was often founded on either their mistakes or the mistakes of others (usually structural collapses of some description), tended to be 'anonymous': they might lead a peripatetic life, travelling from one city to the next, designing and directing the construction of a cathedral, enjoying great patronage and prestige, then moving on to the next project elsewhere.

	In Victorian England, some master builders may have been responsible for the design and construction of buildings, whether a house, school or church, but others may also have been guided by plans prepared by architects. In such cases, the master builder would usually have been responsible for everything apart from the design.		In Victorian England, some master builders may have been responsible for the design and construction of buildings, whether a house, school or church, but others may also have been guided by plans prepared by architects. In such cases, the master builder would usually have been responsible for everything apart from the design.
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	Later in the early-mid 20th century, the term master builder was sometimes applied to an architect who possessed a theoretical knowledge of engineering and the fundamentals of building construction.		Later in the early-mid 20th century, the term master builder was sometimes applied to an architect who possessed a theoretical knowledge of engineering and the fundamentals of building construction.

−	Today, the term ‘master builder’ is still in use ~~and is used~~ by builders with an all-encompassing knowledge of building design and construction which they can apply to the ~~erection~~ of buildings, whether that is undertaking the work themselves or directing ~~skilled tradesmen~~ (who may be in their direct employment) to complete the work.	+	Today, the term ‘master builder’ is still in use by builders with an all-encompassing knowledge of building design and construction which they can apply to the construction of buildings, whether that is undertaking the work themselves or directing trades (who may be in their direct employment) to complete the work.

	The UK-based Federation of Master Builders is a trade association that was established in 1941 to protect the interests of small- and medium-sized (SME) construction firms. It offers a range of services to help members grow and improve their businesses.		The UK-based Federation of Master Builders is a trade association that was established in 1941 to protect the interests of small- and medium-sized (SME) construction firms. It offers a range of services to help members grow and improve their businesses.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Architect.
	* British Property Federation BPF.		* British Property Federation BPF.
		+	* Builder.
	* Building Site to Boardroom (BS2B).		* Building Site to Boardroom (BS2B).
	* Construction contractor.		* Construction contractor.
	* Construction industry institutes and associations.		* Construction industry institutes and associations.
		+	* Engineer.
	* Federation of Master Builders.		* Federation of Master Builders.
	* FMB - Programme for Government.		* FMB - Programme for Government.
	* Interview with FMB.		* Interview with FMB.
−	* Small and medium-sized enterprises SME.
	* Types of construction organisations.		* Types of construction organisations.

	[[Category:History]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]]		[[Category:History]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]]

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	= Historical usage of the term ‘master builder’ =		= Historical usage of the term ‘master builder’ =

−	Since master builders have existed since man began building, they were ~~therefore~~ active before the various skills were separated into architect, structural engineer, surveyor etc and the growth of the respective professions. Master builders were multi-skilled craftsmen who were either competent to physically carry out the works themselves or else were knowledgeable enough to instruct and direct other craftsmen to complete the work.	+	Since master builders have existed since man began building, they were active before the various skills were separated into architect, structural engineer, surveyor etc and the growth of the respective professions. Master builders were multi-skilled craftsmen who were either competent to physically carry out the works themselves or else were knowledgeable enough to instruct and direct other craftsmen to complete the work.

	In medieval England (5th – 15th century), the cruck frame was a crude way to construct a house, using large curved timbers that would form the roof and walls. The carpenter as master builder would often be responsible for the structural integrity of the building and direct the other crafts such as walling and rendering the structure watertight.		In medieval England (5th – 15th century), the cruck frame was a crude way to construct a house, using large curved timbers that would form the roof and walls. The carpenter as master builder would often be responsible for the structural integrity of the building and direct the other crafts such as walling and rendering the structure watertight.

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	* British Property Federation BPF.		* British Property Federation BPF.
	* Building Site to Boardroom (BS2B).		* Building Site to Boardroom (BS2B).
		+	* Construction contractor.
	* Construction industry institutes and associations.		* Construction industry institutes and associations.
	* Federation of Master Builders.		* Federation of Master Builders.

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	The term ‘master builder’ has been in use since the early 17th century but the profession itself has existed since man started to build shelters. However, the meaning of the term has changed with the passage of time.		The term ‘master builder’ has been in use since the early 17th century but the profession itself has existed since man started to build shelters. However, the meaning of the term has changed with the passage of time.

−	~~Generally, master builder can have various meanings: traditionally~~, it referred to a person who undertook many or all of the professions that were required to build a house or other small structure. They would have the knowledge and/or skills of an architect, structural engineer, carpenter, roofer~~, plumber~~ and other tradesmen needed to ~~build~~ the ~~structure~~.	+	Traditionally, it referred to a person who undertook many or all of the professions that were required to build a house or other small structure. They would have the knowledge and/or skills of an architect, structural engineer, carpenter, roofer and other tradesmen needed to erect the complete building.

	= Historical usage of the term ‘master builder’ =		= Historical usage of the term ‘master builder’ =
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	In medieval England (5th – 15th century), the cruck frame was a crude way to construct a house, using large curved timbers that would form the roof and walls. The carpenter as master builder would often be responsible for the structural integrity of the building and direct the other crafts such as walling and rendering the structure watertight.		In medieval England (5th – 15th century), the cruck frame was a crude way to construct a house, using large curved timbers that would form the roof and walls. The carpenter as master builder would often be responsible for the structural integrity of the building and direct the other crafts such as walling and rendering the structure watertight.

−	The cathedrals of the Gothic age (11th – 15th centuries) ~~are a case in point. They~~ were designed by master builders who had architectural and structural knowledge that had been gained from experience – usually first as apprentices then from experience. They could design the architecture and knew what its structural requirements and limitations were. It may be because one person was responsible for the design that the architecture and structure of Gothic cathedrals is harmonious and inseparable.	+	The cathedrals of the Gothic age (11th – 15th centuries) were designed by master builders (sometimes called 'master masons') who had architectural and structural knowledge that had been gained from experience – usually first as apprentices then from experience. They could design the architecture and knew what its structural requirements and limitations were. It may be because one person was responsible for the design that the architecture and structure of Gothic cathedrals is harmonious and inseparable.

	Furthermore, these multi-skilled craftsmen whose knowledge was often founded on either their mistakes or the mistakes of others (usually structural collapses of some description), tended to be anonymous: they might lead a peripatetic life, travelling from one city to the next, designing and directing the construction of a cathedral, enjoying great patronage and prestige, then move on to the next project elsewhere.		Furthermore, these multi-skilled craftsmen whose knowledge was often founded on either their mistakes or the mistakes of others (usually structural collapses of some description), tended to be anonymous: they might lead a peripatetic life, travelling from one city to the next, designing and directing the construction of a cathedral, enjoying great patronage and prestige, then move on to the next project elsewhere.

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= Introduction =

The term ‘master builder’ has been in use since the early 17th century but the profession itself has existed since man started to build shelters. However, the meaning of the term has changed with the passage of time.

Generally, master builder can have various meanings: traditionally, it referred to a person who undertook many or all of the professions that were required to build a house or other small structure. They would have the knowledge and/or skills of an architect, structural engineer, carpenter, roofer, plumber and other tradesmen needed to build the structure.

= Historical usage of the term ‘master builder’ =

Since master builders have existed since man began building, they were therefore active before the various skills were separated into architect, structural engineer, surveyor etc and the growth of the respective professions. Master builders were multi-skilled craftsmen who were either competent to physically carry out the works themselves or else were knowledgeable enough to instruct and direct other craftsmen to complete the work.

In medieval England (5th – 15th century), the cruck frame was a crude way to construct a house, using large curved timbers that would form the roof and walls. The carpenter as master builder would often be responsible for the structural integrity of the building and direct the other crafts such as walling and rendering the structure watertight.

The cathedrals of the Gothic age (11th – 15th centuries) are a case in point. They were designed by master builders who had architectural and structural knowledge that had been gained from experience – usually first as apprentices then from experience. They could design the architecture and knew what its structural requirements and limitations were. It may be because one person was responsible for the design that the architecture and structure of Gothic cathedrals is harmonious and inseparable.

Furthermore, these multi-skilled craftsmen whose knowledge was often founded on either their mistakes or the mistakes of others (usually structural collapses of some description), tended to be anonymous: they might lead a peripatetic life, travelling from one city to the next, designing and directing the construction of a cathedral, enjoying great patronage and prestige, then move on to the next project elsewhere.

In Victorian England, some master builders may have been responsible for the design and construction of buildings, whether a house, school or church, but others may also have been guided by plans prepared by architects. In such cases, the master builder would usually have been responsible for everything apart from the design.

Later in the early-mid 20th century, the term master builder was sometimes applied to an architect who possessed a theoretical knowledge of engineering and the fundamentals of building construction.

Today, the term ‘master builder’ is still in use and is used by builders with an all-encompassing knowledge of building design and construction which they can apply to the erection of buildings, whether that is undertaking the work themselves or directing skilled tradesmen (who may be in their direct employment) to complete the work.

The UK-based Federation of Master Builders is a trade association that was established in 1941 to protect the interests of small- and medium-sized (SME) construction firms. It offers a range of services to help members grow and improve their businesses.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* British Property Federation BPF.
* Building Site to Boardroom (BS2B).
* Construction industry institutes and associations.
* Federation of Master Builders.
* FMB - Programme for Government.
* Interview with FMB.
* Small and medium-sized enterprises SME.
* Types of construction organisations.

[[Category:History]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]]