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The 1.5% fall in repair and maintenance work in Q4 2025, as reported in the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), signals a tough year ahead for builders working in the domestic building market, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Our manifesto sets out our key asks of the next Welsh Government to ensure builders are given the tools and support they need to deliver for the people of Wales.

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

The FMB has called for clarification and further details on how Scotland’s construction sector will be supported, following this week's Scottish Budget Statement

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 Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced her 2025 Budget today, and there’s plenty for small builders to digest. Here are the five key things you need to know:

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

The Chancellor needs to scrap the Government’s proposed landfill tax quarry exemption which will add up to £28,000 to the cost of homes on small sites in next week’s Autumn Budget

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

The FMB Manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election launched at Holyrood, setting out our key asks and priorities for Scottish policy makers.

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.

Builders take centre stage at the 2025 Party Conferences, as the FMB pushes for skills, licensing and SME support across all parties

The 1.5% fall in repair and maintenance work in Q4 2025, as reported in the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), signals a tough year ahead for builders working in the domestic building market, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Our manifesto sets out our key asks of the next Welsh Government to ensure builders are given the tools and support they need to deliver for the people of Wales.

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

The FMB has called for clarification and further details on how Scotland’s construction sector will be supported, following this week's Scottish Budget Statement

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 Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced her 2025 Budget today, and there’s plenty for small builders to digest. Here are the five key things you need to know:

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

The Chancellor needs to scrap the Government’s proposed landfill tax quarry exemption which will add up to £28,000 to the cost of homes on small sites in next week’s Autumn Budget

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

The FMB Manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election launched at Holyrood, setting out our key asks and priorities for Scottish policy makers.

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.

Builders take centre stage at the 2025 Party Conferences, as the FMB pushes for skills, licensing and SME support across all parties