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Here are some of the key points from the latest State of Trade survey (Q2 2022).

We are delighted to endorse the ‘#NotJustForBoys Champions’ campaign. Here, FMB NI Director Gavin McGuire highlights the good work taking place and how you can get involved.

Queen’s Speech sets the agenda for the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill – we take a look at the issues affecting small and micro housebuilders.

Membership of the FMB means you have a voice in Government. Our team is speaking up for Master Builders on the issues that matter the most to you.

We’ve unpicked the Spring Statement, announced by the Chancellor on 23 March, to share the top 5 takeaways for micro, small and medium-sized builders.

A much-needed new guide which will help FMB members has been launched in Scotland. FMB Scotland Director Gordon Nelson explains what this is and how members can find out more.

Responding to the rise in global fuel prices, the Federation of Master Builders has called on the Chancellor to extend the deadline to help construction businesses already hit by rising energy and fuel costs, and a materials and labour shortage.

Membership of the FMB means you have a voice in Government. Our team is speaking up for Master Builders on the issues that matter the most to you.

We’re thrilled to welcome bp as the FMB’s newest partner to help member businesses to save money on fuel costs and support the transition to sustainable energy

The FMB and RetrofitWorks will be working closely together to make retrofit more accessible for small, local building businesses.

A report published by the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) indicates the country’s planning system is failing to deliver for the economy. FMB NI Hub Director Gavin McGuire explores the issues at hand and the need for urgent action to bring about change.

HMRC are proposing changes to the use of red diesel in construction. How could these changes affect your business and what has the FMB been doing to raise members' concerns to Government?

Homes as Energy Systems (HaES) are looking to partner with suitably experienced and qualified contractors who can design, supply and install energy efficiency measures in Manchester.

FMB Scotland Director Gordon Nelson speaks out on behalf of the FMB at the Build It Aberdeen conference and highlights the need for a licensing scheme for UK construction.