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18 November 2020

Green Industrial Revolution needs long term plan to green our homes, says FMB

Today’s announcement about the start of a Green Industrial Revolution needs to go further with the inclusion of a long term strategy...

Press release, Housebuilding

13 November 2020

Green Jobs Taskforce must support builders' contribution to net-zero

The UK Government’s announcement of a Green Jobs Taskforce reflects calls by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)...

Press release, Retrofit and green initiatives

12 November 2020

Chancellor must deliver comprehensive plan for green homes, urges FMB

In response to today’s update from the ONS, showing that construction recovery has slowed, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has ...

Press release, Retrofit and green initiatives

12 November 2020

Master Builder Awards: celebrate the best of UK builders

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is today launching its fifteenth biennial Master Builder Awards, a national competition...

Press release, Master Builder Awards

11 November 2020

Small builders given voice at top of construction industry

A restructure of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), the leading coordinating body for UK construction...

Press release, Building regulations

5 November 2020

Government loses potential for £15bn economic boost and job creation

The Government must cut VAT on home improvement works to 5% to boost jobs and stimulate the economy.

Press release, UK economy

30 October 2020

Right to Build boost will help SMEs, says FMB

The Government’s announcement of a review to increase self and custom builds will prove valuable for local communities and SME...

Press release, Building regulations

29 October 2020

1 in 3 builders want broken planning system fixed, says FMB

One in three builders want the planning system reformed to help boost construction activity, says the Federation of Master Builders ...

Press release, Planning

22 October 2020

Greater clarity on restrictions needed for business, says FMB

The extra support for business announced today by the Chancellor is welcome, but greater clarity is needed from all levels of Government as to the timetable and nature of the restrictions on business.

Press release, COVID-19

21 October 2020

Builders call for clarity from Welsh Government, says FMB Cymru

Builders in Wales are seeking clarity on whether they can continue to work in people’s homes during the fire-break lockdown in Wales.

Press release, COVID-19

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Ensuring a smooth end to the #Brexit transition period must be a centre point of the #SpendingReview, making sure that the #construction industry can continue to support #recovery into 2021 @beisgovuk https://t.co/vN07HSfD8V

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Increasing building #safety and tackling late payments should be a priority, driving up minimum standards and improving payment culture to help the industry #buildbetter @MHCLG @beisgovuk https://t.co/FffMgAP3Vc

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Support for our #highstreets must be included at the #SpendingReview, helping local authorities to work with #builders to unlock new housing opportunities in and around town centres @MHCLG @HomesEngland https://t.co/XM3M3Uyzv6

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