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Want to be able to have the in-house capability to fit your own heat pumps or install new types of insulation? The Welsh Government will help cover the costs of your net zero skills training.

The continuing fall in construction output, accelerated by the decline in house building according to November’s S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI data, demonstrates the sorry state of the economy, and the need for government measures to turbo charge economic growth, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

How can we improve the current procurement process in NI for our members to win more work?

Having recently attended briefings where forecasts were shared by Skills Development Scotland and the CITB, FMB Scotland Director Gordon Nelson shares the key findings for members.

FMB South Director Iain Kirtley updates on the recent South West and Southern Counties Area Board meetings.

Our annual survey reveals the major barriers to housing delivery in 2023, including the planning system, buyer demand, and access to finance.

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

Measures announced in the Autumn Statement to speed up planning, cut taxes for small businesses, increase support for business investment, and to provide financial backing to boost apprenticeships are welcome steps to help stimulate much needed growth in the economy, say the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Find out what your Scotland Director has been up to this month.

The King’s Speech outlining the Government’s legislative programme offers little hope or excitement to the building industry with no new initiatives to address the decline in housebuilding, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

There has been a sharp decline in workloads, enquiries, and employment, amongst small building companies with 40% of FMB builders reporting a decrease in the number of work enquiries according to the latest State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The good news is that the repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sector continues to remain buoyant with most FMB members reporting increased workloads.

FMB Scotland Director Gordon Nelson gets out on site in Glasgow before hearing a politician’s views on the construction sector.

Labour’s push to a ‘big build’, must include small builders to ensure regional growth is felt across all parts of the UK, says Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to Keir Starmer’s announcement on a ‘decade of national renewal’

A widening of the scheme brings more FMB members into its scope. This article has more information on the changes.

Want to be able to have the in-house capability to fit your own heat pumps or install new types of insulation? The Welsh Government will help cover the costs of your net zero skills training.

The continuing fall in construction output, accelerated by the decline in house building according to November’s S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI data, demonstrates the sorry state of the economy, and the need for government measures to turbo charge economic growth, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

How can we improve the current procurement process in NI for our members to win more work?

Having recently attended briefings where forecasts were shared by Skills Development Scotland and the CITB, FMB Scotland Director Gordon Nelson shares the key findings for members.

FMB South Director Iain Kirtley updates on the recent South West and Southern Counties Area Board meetings.

Our annual survey reveals the major barriers to housing delivery in 2023, including the planning system, buyer demand, and access to finance.

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

Measures announced in the Autumn Statement to speed up planning, cut taxes for small businesses, increase support for business investment, and to provide financial backing to boost apprenticeships are welcome steps to help stimulate much needed growth in the economy, say the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Find out what your Scotland Director has been up to this month.

The King’s Speech outlining the Government’s legislative programme offers little hope or excitement to the building industry with no new initiatives to address the decline in housebuilding, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

There has been a sharp decline in workloads, enquiries, and employment, amongst small building companies with 40% of FMB builders reporting a decrease in the number of work enquiries according to the latest State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The good news is that the repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sector continues to remain buoyant with most FMB members reporting increased workloads.

FMB Scotland Director Gordon Nelson gets out on site in Glasgow before hearing a politician’s views on the construction sector.

Labour’s push to a ‘big build’, must include small builders to ensure regional growth is felt across all parts of the UK, says Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to Keir Starmer’s announcement on a ‘decade of national renewal’

A widening of the scheme brings more FMB members into its scope. This article has more information on the changes.