About RIDBA

The Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) is the recognised trade association for the modern agricultural and industrial buildings industry representing contractors, fabricators, designers, surveyors, planners, manufacturers and colleges.

The association was originally formed in 1956 as the Farm Buildings Association (FBA). The standard of farm buildings was so poor that it was not uncommon for 50% of fattening pigs to die due to the awful conditions in which they were housed. FBA founders, David Soutar, W.E. Cave and John Mackie recognised the lack of advice, research and information on farm buildings, so formed the FBA.

In 2005 the FBA became RIDBA, as it is known today in order to recognise that the differences in construction practices between industrial and farm buildings was reducing all the time, and the fact that many members were involved in both.

Although there have been many changes and developments over the years, RIDBA’s mission has always been to support and represent the interests of members.