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Newly released S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI data for December 2024, showing construction output at a six-month low and housebuilding as the weakest-performing area within the construction sector, demonstrates that there is a long way still to go to tackle Britain’s housing crisis.
On the 16 December, we hosted the FMB's Winter Parliamentary Reception for 2024 at the House of Lords, inviting our members, construction stakeholders and politicians to gather for an evening of discussion on the issues that matter to SMEs in the building industry.
A report from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) commissioned by the FMB, looking into the opportunities for small house builders.
Reviewing the role of CITB NI, water infrastructure connection issues, along with presenting to the Economy Committee and heads of civil service departments, have been part of a busy period for FMB NI.
The 0.6% fall in repair maintenance and improvement work, according to newly released figures from the Office of National Statistics, reflects growing consumer unease, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Small building companies are reporting falling workloads, material costs going up, and a shortage of available workers, according to the latest State of Trade Survey Q3 2024, from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with
workloads down and costs remaining stubbornly high.
Small building companies may not be able to shoulder the burden of increased business costs if, as widely reported, the Chancellor increases employers’ National Insurance contributions in next week’s Budget, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
The FMB has raised concerns about the viability of the Government's new Industrial Strategy, which does not include Construction as one of its eight 'growth driving sectors'.
Homeowners are cutting back on home improvements as the cost of living begins to bite, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the latest figures published by the Office of National Statistics
Newly released S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI data for December 2024, showing construction output at a six-month low and housebuilding as the weakest-performing area within the construction sector, demonstrates that there is a long way still to go to tackle Britain’s housing crisis.
On the 16 December, we hosted the FMB's Winter Parliamentary Reception for 2024 at the House of Lords, inviting our members, construction stakeholders and politicians to gather for an evening of discussion on the issues that matter to SMEs in the building industry.
A report from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) commissioned by the FMB, looking into the opportunities for small house builders.
Reviewing the role of CITB NI, water infrastructure connection issues, along with presenting to the Economy Committee and heads of civil service departments, have been part of a busy period for FMB NI.
The 0.6% fall in repair maintenance and improvement work, according to newly released figures from the Office of National Statistics, reflects growing consumer unease, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Small building companies are reporting falling workloads, material costs going up, and a shortage of available workers, according to the latest State of Trade Survey Q3 2024, from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with
workloads down and costs remaining stubbornly high.
Small building companies may not be able to shoulder the burden of increased business costs if, as widely reported, the Chancellor increases employers’ National Insurance contributions in next week’s Budget, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
The FMB has raised concerns about the viability of the Government's new Industrial Strategy, which does not include Construction as one of its eight 'growth driving sectors'.
Homeowners are cutting back on home improvements as the cost of living begins to bite, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the latest figures published by the Office of National Statistics
