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The Labour Party’s proposal to introduce five ‘golden rules’ for ‘Grey Belt’ development is an important initiative to help deliver more homes, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

On Monday evening the FMB headed to Parliament, to launch our manifesto for the upcoming General Election - ‘Growth from the Ground Up’

We are urging the government to appoint a dedicated Cabinet Minister for Housing to address the UK's housing crisis.

The FMB would welcome your experienced views as members on the Department for Infrastructure's latest planning consultation.

Making better use of local house builders offers the best solution to tackling planning objections from communities not wanting new homes, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today’s speech on housing from the Secretary of State for DLUHC, Michael Gove MP.

SME builders can expect to see some support from the UK government, but more needs to be done

An increase in planning fees came into force from 6 December 2023 for major and on non-major applications. Local planning authorities have been asked by the Government to update their websites to reflect the changes to planning fees.

Gordon Nelson reports on recent lobbying activity on behalf of and with direct support from members in Scotland.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) welcomes the reappointment of Lee Rowley MP as the 16th Housing Minister since 2010

Following the 2022-23 Parliamentary session, a number of new landmark Acts have been brought in which are going to have a significant impact for the Housing and Construction industry in the years ahead.

The FMB headed to Manchester and Liverpool, to make the voices of our members heard.

The FMB continues to be a leading voice on building standards and quality within the construction industry and we need your feedback as building contractors in an online workshop.

FMB Northern Ireland Director Gavin McGuire explores what will it mean for FMB members in NI.

A new piece of legislation called the Social Partnership and Procurement Bill is currently being developed with the aim of delivering better outcomes for the people of Wales. Here’s an overview on the Bill and its likely impact on building firms who work on public sector projects.

The Labour Party’s proposal to introduce five ‘golden rules’ for ‘Grey Belt’ development is an important initiative to help deliver more homes, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

On Monday evening the FMB headed to Parliament, to launch our manifesto for the upcoming General Election - ‘Growth from the Ground Up’

We are urging the government to appoint a dedicated Cabinet Minister for Housing to address the UK's housing crisis.

The FMB would welcome your experienced views as members on the Department for Infrastructure's latest planning consultation.

Making better use of local house builders offers the best solution to tackling planning objections from communities not wanting new homes, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today’s speech on housing from the Secretary of State for DLUHC, Michael Gove MP.

SME builders can expect to see some support from the UK government, but more needs to be done

An increase in planning fees came into force from 6 December 2023 for major and on non-major applications. Local planning authorities have been asked by the Government to update their websites to reflect the changes to planning fees.

Gordon Nelson reports on recent lobbying activity on behalf of and with direct support from members in Scotland.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) welcomes the reappointment of Lee Rowley MP as the 16th Housing Minister since 2010

Following the 2022-23 Parliamentary session, a number of new landmark Acts have been brought in which are going to have a significant impact for the Housing and Construction industry in the years ahead.

The FMB headed to Manchester and Liverpool, to make the voices of our members heard.

The FMB continues to be a leading voice on building standards and quality within the construction industry and we need your feedback as building contractors in an online workshop.

FMB Northern Ireland Director Gavin McGuire explores what will it mean for FMB members in NI.

A new piece of legislation called the Social Partnership and Procurement Bill is currently being developed with the aim of delivering better outcomes for the people of Wales. Here’s an overview on the Bill and its likely impact on building firms who work on public sector projects.