October 2009

Conservative Party Housing Proposals Are an Act of Faith, warns FMB
Conservative Party housing proposals to increase the number of new homes whilst simultaneously giving local people more say as to where and if these homes are to be built are an act of faith, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Target Health and Safety Executive Inspections Don't Ban Them, warns FMB
More effective targeting of HSE inspections on building sites is the better way forward to reduce the number of accidents and deaths in the construction sector, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to Conservative Party plans...
Road to Economic Recovery Getting Worse for Builders
The state of the construction industry for small builders is getting worse, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to data from its latest State of Trades survey of member's workloads for the third quarter of 2009.
UK Unemployment Levels Are Serious Threat to Construction
News today that UK unemployment has hit a 14 year high, with 2.47 million out of work, is further evidence of the deep skills crisis facing the construction industry, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).