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Press Releases

1999

This section provides information on legislation and issues that directly concern the building and construction industry.

November 1999
FMB Member Honoured At Downing Street

A member of the Federation of Master Builders and his staff have received a 'People of the Year Award' for their charitable construction work in an African village. More...

 

October 1999
FMB Enjoys Third Quarter Seasonal Increase

The FMB State of Trade Survey for the third quarter 1999 shows a clear increase in workload from the second quarter due to the seasonal upswing and improved economic conditions. More...

 

July 1999
Hopes For Increase In Building Orders Fail To Materialise

Despite indications that the economy is improving, expectations of increased orders have not materialised, reports the FMB's State of Trade Survey for the second quarter of 1999. More...

 

June 1999
High Noon For The Cowboy Builder

New Government proposals mean that cowboy builders could soon be driven out of town. However, the FMB warns that, although going in the right direction, the proposals may not go far enough. More...

 
 

March 1999
Devil In The Detail Of Gordon Brown's Budget

The leading figures in the Federation of Master Builders have drawn attention to measures that undermine the Chancellor's claim that his budget of March 1999 was a budget for enterprise. More...

Other March Releases  
 New Builders Warranty Scheme Has Cowboys In Its Sights

 FMB Welcomes Positive Budget For SMEs

 FMB Joins With Telegraph To Combat The Cowboys
 
 

February 1999
FMB Ready For New Proposals To Combat Cowboy Builders

The FMB has pledged to be ready to meet the proposals stemming from the the consultation paper 'Combating Cowboy Builders' that was issued by the Government in April 1998. More...

Other February Releases  
 FMB Launches Faxed Information Service
 
 

January 1999
FMB Retains Presidency Of The EBC

Mr. Peter Backaller has succeeded Mr Ted Evans, OBE, as President of the EBC following Mr Evans decision to retire early. More...

Other January Releases  
 FMB Survey Reveals Economy Is Finely Balanced

 Internet Targets Cowboy Builders
 
 

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