Scotland Press Releases

Scottish builders under threat as workloads fall

22 April 2013 ALMOST a third of Britain's small building firms have shed staff since the turn of the year, as falling workloads and rising costs have forced many to scale back their operations, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ...

A third of building firms may have to axe staff

23 January 2013 A third of all small to medium-sized building firms fear they will have to reduce staffing levels this year as the decline in the construction industry continues, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Regional Winners Announced in FMB Master Builder of the Year Awards

15 January 2013 The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is delighted to announce the regional winners of its prestigious Master Builder of the Year Awards 2013.

Confidence Collapses in Scottish Construction Sector, says FMB Scotland

18 October 2012 Confidence in the construction sector in Scotland has collapsed according to the latest State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the UK's largest construction trade association.

FMB kick starts the Scottish Independence Debate

21 September 2012 The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) brought together Politicians, journalists and a solicitor to debate the issue of Scottish Independence and the impact it would have on the UK construction industry, at Dunblane Hydro Hotel on Saturday 15th...

Workloads for SME House Builders Worst on Record, says FMB Scotland

20 April 2012 New build workloads for small house builders in the social housing market are at their lowest level since 1999, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in its latest State of Trade Survey, the only one of its kind looking at small and medium...

Cut the VAT on housing repair and maintenance to protect our heritage, says Kevin Stewart MSP

29 March 2012 Aberdeen Central MSP Kevin Stewart has urged the Chancellor of the Exchequer to cut the VAT on housing repair, maintenance and improvement work to support employment in Scotland, tackle rogue traders and to protect our built heritage.

46% of Scottish builders see conditions decline

03 October 2011 Small building companies in Scotland suffered their 14th consecutive decline in conditions during the third Quarter of 2011 according to the latest State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the largest trade association in...

FMB Scotland Launches Policy Manifesto

14 September 2011 The Federation of Master Builders in Scotland has launched its 'Building for Success' policy manifesto to help kickstart the Scottish construction industry.

Small Building Companies in Scotland Suffer Another Decline

07 July 2011 Small building companies in Scotland suffered another decline in conditions during the second Quarter of 2011 according to the latest State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the largest trade association in the UK...

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