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Press Releases

2005

December 2005
FMB condemns tax on housing

The Federation of Master Builders today warned that the Government's proposals to introduce a levy on housebuilding to finance local infrastructure was an attempt by Gordon Brown to help plug his spending deficit by taxing housing.
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October 2005
The FMB backs CIS delay

The Federation of Master Builders, the construction industry 's largest trade association, backed today's decision by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to postpone the proposed new Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) by one year. More...

Other October Releases  
 False use of FMB logo leads to prosecution

 Building work slows in third quarter

 Preparing your home for winter
 
 

September 2005
Win £2,500 towards your building work

Have you ever dreamt of living in your perfect home, specially designed to suit your style as well as your budget, but you are not sure how to go about planning your project?  More...

Other September Releases  
 Stafford conference highlights role of builders in saving the planet

 Shetland Isle's builder is Britain's best!
 
 

August 2005
Stop EU legislation or building bosses liable for all skin cancers, says FMB

EU legislation will make building bosses liable for all skin cancers suffered by their workers no matter what their cause, claims a report by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).  More...

 
 

July 2005
Building levelling off for the second quarter

Confirming earlier indications, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) State of Trade report for the second quarter of 2005 reports a general deceleration in both workload and employment growth for small and medium-sized builders  More...

Other July Releases  
 FMB hails London’s successful bid for the 2012 Olympic Games
 
 

May 2005
London builders can earn top dollar

Research released today by the Learning and Skills Council reveals that London builders earn well above the national average wage.  More...

Other May Releases  
 Last call to find the nation’s best builder!
 
 

April 2005
Is your builder heavn sent?

The building industry’s largest trade association, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), has added a new category in this year's Master Builder of the Year Awards to find the UK’ most heavenly builder. More...

Other April Releases  
 Building slowdown for spring/summer 2005

 FMB calls for ASBOs to tackle bogus calls

 Griffiths positive on FMB’s "Cut the VAT" campaign

 One in three homeowners pay cash to get a cheaper building job

 FMB calls for a sensible debate on non-EU workers

 Cutting VAT and rounding up cowboy builders

 Sarah Beeny in Birmingham to back FMB campaign
 
 

March 2005
Do your apprentices have talent?

The FMB is once again on the hunt for the best young talent in Britain as it launches its search for the Apprentice of the Year. The overall winner will not only win the coveted title of 'Master Builder of the Year 2005' but will also become the owner of a brand new Nissan Light Commercial Vehicle of their choice. More...

Other March Releases  
 Don't move - improve

 FMB condemns VAT law which wastes public money

 BATJIC agrees wage settlement
 
 

February 2005
Nationwide hunt for Britain's best building project

If you think your builder deserves recognition, then the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), would like to hear from you. More...

 
 

January 2005
Builders optimistic on spring 2005 workloads

The Federation of Master Builder's (FMB's) final State of Trade survey for 2004 found small and medium-sized builders in an optimistic mood. More...

 
 

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