Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “The FMB welcomes the strong focus on energy efficiency with the creation of a new Energy Efficiency Task Force (EETF) and an extra £6bn in funding. The industry stands willing and ready to help improve the energy efficiency of our existing buildings and will be looking to be an active partner in the Task Force.”
Berry continued: “The appointment of an adviser on skills reform and investment in the education system to focus on improving vocational skills is also very welcome. Local builders have long been grappling with a shortage of skilled workers and now is the opportunity to properly invest in vocational skills routes and get more people into the construction industry.”
Berry concluded “It is disappointing that no direct mention was made about the need to of boost housing supply at a time when we need more homes or to reform the planning system which is holding back development.”
