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FMB Cymru has today released The Builders' Manifesto for Wales 2026, laying out how the Welsh Government can empower the nations’ army of local builders

Today's announced reforms to the planning system are welcome changes to boost housing output, but without adequate funding for local authority planning teams, smaller house builders will struggle to get a foothold, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today's Government announcement on further planning reforms to help deliver 1.5million new homes.

Deputy Leader of Reform UK, has voiced his support for the FMB’s Licence to Build campaign and said the Government will do ‘badly’ when it comes to meeting its housing targets, on new Build Up: From the Basement Podcast

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed measures in today’s Autumn Budget, including pulling back on the landfill tax, £48 million to boost planning capacity, and free apprenticeship training for under-25s in SMEs

We are calling on the nex​​t Scottish Government to work with the UK Government to plan and implement a licensing scheme for building companies operating in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector

We set out our 2026 manifesto for Scotland, showing how builders can help tackle the housing crisis, improve energy efficiency, raise standards and support local growth.

The FMB says Steve Reed MP’s appointment as Housing Secretary must mark a renewed push to deliver the Government’s 1.5m homes target.

UK construction is gaining momentum in 2025, but FMB & CIOB warn homeowners could still see higher costs, delays & cancelled projects.

Our latest survey, refreshed for 2025, reveals strong growth in workloads, enquiries and employment — tempered by ongoing recruitment difficulties and cost concerns.

The Housing Secretary Angela Rayner MP has today announced a major shake-up of the planning system, with changes designed to make life easier for small, local builders.

Reforms to the UK planning system announced today by the Government represent a major boost to the nation's micro and SME house builders.

FMB Northern Ireland Director Gavin McGuire meets with industry standards bodies and the NI Executive to promote the role of SMEs.

FMB Cymru has today released The Builders' Manifesto for Wales 2026, laying out how the Welsh Government can empower the nations’ army of local builders

Today's announced reforms to the planning system are welcome changes to boost housing output, but without adequate funding for local authority planning teams, smaller house builders will struggle to get a foothold, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today's Government announcement on further planning reforms to help deliver 1.5million new homes.

Deputy Leader of Reform UK, has voiced his support for the FMB’s Licence to Build campaign and said the Government will do ‘badly’ when it comes to meeting its housing targets, on new Build Up: From the Basement Podcast

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed measures in today’s Autumn Budget, including pulling back on the landfill tax, £48 million to boost planning capacity, and free apprenticeship training for under-25s in SMEs

We are calling on the nex​​t Scottish Government to work with the UK Government to plan and implement a licensing scheme for building companies operating in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector

We set out our 2026 manifesto for Scotland, showing how builders can help tackle the housing crisis, improve energy efficiency, raise standards and support local growth.

The FMB says Steve Reed MP’s appointment as Housing Secretary must mark a renewed push to deliver the Government’s 1.5m homes target.

UK construction is gaining momentum in 2025, but FMB & CIOB warn homeowners could still see higher costs, delays & cancelled projects.

Our latest survey, refreshed for 2025, reveals strong growth in workloads, enquiries and employment — tempered by ongoing recruitment difficulties and cost concerns.

The Housing Secretary Angela Rayner MP has today announced a major shake-up of the planning system, with changes designed to make life easier for small, local builders.

Reforms to the UK planning system announced today by the Government represent a major boost to the nation's micro and SME house builders.

FMB Northern Ireland Director Gavin McGuire meets with industry standards bodies and the NI Executive to promote the role of SMEs.