Who We Are

Since 1897, Yorkshire Builders Federation Ltd (YBF) have been an influential voice in the construction industry across Yorkshire, supporting companies and encouraging growth.

What We Do

The YBF strategy brings together and supports Yorkshire based companies via health and safety improvements, cost-saving delivery methods and supporting people development.

Where We Work

We provide support for all sectors across the North, South, East and West Yorkshire and Humberside regions. We work in all areas of construction offering business support and delivery.

Areas of Expertise

We support businesses in construction
to achieve their aspirations.

Encouraging Apprenticeships
and Training

Supporting and providing apprenticeships is one way to support the skills development of our future workforce in the construction industry.

Reinforcing Workplace
Health and Safety

To ensure we have a workforce equipped with the skills and knowledge for the benefit of the industry, which in turn strengthens your team.

Helping You To
Win Work

We understand that a healthy pipeline is essential for contractors in the industry today, whether you are a large, small or micro business.

The Environmental
Agenda

The environmental agenda is at the heart of what we do and we’re continuously supporting SMEs across Yorkshire on their journey to becoming net zero.

Encouraging Apprenticeships
and Training

Supporting and providing apprenticeships is one way to support the skills development of our future workforce in the construction industry.

Reinforcing Workplace
Health and Safety

To ensure we have a workforce equipped with the skills and knowledge for the benefit of the industry, which in turn strengthens your team.

Helping You To
Win Work

We understand that a healthy pipeline is essential for contractors in the industry today, whether you are a large, small or micro business.

The Environmenta
Agenda

The environmental agenda is at the heart of what we do and we’re continuously supporting SMEs across Yorkshire on their journey to becoming net zero.

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Whether it’s expert advice, accessing training and business opportunities, information on how to win work, representation, local networking, legal advice or learning something new, discover the many ways the YBF membership is helping construction companies across Yorkshire.

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By becoming a member, you will gain access to expert advice, representation, support in accessing training and business opportunities and a platform to share your good news stories and achievements.

I became the Chairman of the Yorkshire Builders Federation in 1985, as I had been involved with federations for a number of years, at both a regional and national level. We focussed on working alongside local contractors and one of our main achievements was the formation of the Dearne Construction Training Group, which ensured that training was an integral part of the support for construction businesses in the region.

Terry Bramhall, YBF President 1985

I became Chairman of the Yorkshire Builders Federation in 1990 at a time when the industry was just about to enter another recession. Our profile was therefore to focus on the support for small construction businesses within the Yorkshire region, which we undertook successfully, with many businesses benefitting from our expertise and support. We were very proactive at this time, reviewing many options for business planning and growth strategy.

Michael Patchett, YBF President 1990

I felt extremely honoured being the first President, in around 100yrs, who was not directly employed by a construction company. At the time I was Principal of Leeds College of Building, the only specialist further education construction college in the UK. During my 2 year tenure, I established, with the Board, a number of initiatives to support companies take-on apprentices and provide additional funds to support the more disadvantaged students in their studies.

Ian Billyard, YBF President 2016

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How can we help you?

To be eligible for membership we have high standards that we expect companies to meet and maintain. If you’re as passionate about quality as we are then we’d invite you to join us. Simply complete our online application form and we will contact you directly.

If you are an SME in the construction industry based in Yorkshire you are eligible to apply. Whether you are just starting in the industry as a sole trader, or a sub-contractor, or have your own business as a main contractor, you are welcome to join.

There are many benefits to becoming a member of YBF, all aimed at supporting you and helping your business flourish. Our board of directors and partners come with years of experience, all specialising in different areas. Utilise our expert advice, we will provide you with information training, on how to win more work, a platform to share your achievements, site inspections to ensure your projects are operating to the highest standard, crucial information on the environmental agenda, how to maximise funding, how to structure an effective marketing strategy, as well as local networking opportunities across Yorkshire. We want to see the construction industry in Yorkshire grow and succeed.

Email your details to info@yorkshirebuildersfederation.co.uk and we can check to establish if you are a member, and you will be added to our mailing list as required.

Membership is restricted to members who have their companies or sole trading registered within the Yorkshire region. If, however, you primarily operate within Yorkshire then please contact us at infor@yorkshirebuildersfederation.co.uk and we will assess accordingly.

At YBF, we offer support to Yorkshire based SMEs in construction focussing on people development, health and safety, winning work, operational auditing and the environmental agenda.

We currently focus on people development, effective health and safety management, winning work and business development.

Yes. Many of our members are sole traders or new to the industry and they benefit greatly from our expert advice and resources, saving them time and money and helping them to grow.

Once you have submitted all of the required information on our members’ page, you will receive a response within approximately 15 working days once we have processed your information.

No. When you join YBF, you can choose to leave at any time.

2022 was the 125th anniversary of the formation of the YBF.

Contact us at info@yorkshirebuildersfederation.co.uk with details of what your concern is, any actions you have taken already, how you would like us to help and, most importantly, your contact details.

Send your press releases or a brief email to info@yorkshirebuildersfederation.co.uk, and if possible, please send images to accompany the text.

Absolutely. our team is there to help advise you on how to get the most out of the YBF membership. Please email us at info@yorkshirebuildersfederation.co.uk and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Simply complete our online application form and we will contact you directly.

If you are an SME in the construction industry based in Yorkshire you are eligible to apply. Whether you are just starting in the industry as a sole trader, or a sub-contractor, or have your own business as a main contractor, you are welcome to join.

There are many benefits to becoming a member of YBF, all aimed at supporting you and helping your business flourish. Our board of directors and partners come with years of experience, all specialising in different areas. Utilise our expert advice, we will provide you with information training, on how to win more work, a platform to share your achievements, site inspections to ensure your projects are operating to the highest standard, crucial information on the environmental agenda, how to maximise funding, how to structure an effective marketing strategy, as well as local networking opportunities across Yorkshire. We want to see the construction industry in Yorkshire grow and succeed.

Email your details to info@yorkshirebuildersfederation.co.uk and we can check to establish if you are a member, and you will be added to our mailing list as required.

Membership is restricted to members who have their companies or sole trading registered within the Yorkshire region. If, however, you primarily operate within Yorkshire then please contact us at infor@yorkshirebuildersfederation.co.uk and we will assess accordingly.

At YBF, we offer support to Yorkshire based SMEs in construction focussing on people development, health and safety, winning work, operational auditing and the environmental agenda.

Absolutely. our team is there to help advise you on how to get the most out of the YBF membership. Please email us at info@yorkshirebuildersfederation.co.uk and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Yes. Many of our members are sole traders or new to the industry and they benefit greatly from our expert advice and resources, saving them time and money and helping them to grow.

Once you have submitted all of the required information on our members’ page, you will receive a response within approximately 15 working days once we have processed your information.

No. When you join YBF, you can choose to leave at any time.

2022 was the 125th anniversary of the formation of the YBF.

Contact us at info@yorkshirebuildersfederation.co.uk with details of what your concern is, any actions you have taken already, how you would like us to help and, most importantly, your contact details.

Send your press releases or a brief email to info@yorkshirebuildersfederation.co.uk, and if possible, please send images to accompany the text.

We currently focus on people development, effective health and safety management, winning work and business development.

Contact us.

If you have any queries regarding the Yorkshire Builders Federation Ltd that we can help with, please get in touch. We’re here to answer any questions you have.

Contact us.

If you have any queries regarding the Yorkshire Builders Federation Ltd that we can help with, please get in touch. We’re here to answer any questions you have.

Contact us.

If you have any queries regarding the Yorkshire Builders Federation Ltd that we can help with, please get in touch. We’re here to answer any questions you have.

If you have any queries regarding the Yorkshire Builders Federation Ltd that we can help with, please get in touch. We’re here to answer any questions you have.