The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) welcomes the appointment of the new Secretary of State for DLUHC and hopes to continue to work pro-actively with the Department to help boost local communities with more quality homes built by small, local house builders.
Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said “We are hopeful that with new leadership at the helm this will be an opportunity for the Department to focus on the decline of the nation’s small, local house builders. With the country desperately in need of housing, it should be SME developers that deliver the numbers. But they are hampered by planning laws that have pushed many from the market. An easier to navigate planning system will also make incoming environmental requirements more manageable for small builders.”
Berry continued “Meaningful delivery for the UK’s local house builders is a win-win. It creates local jobs and vocational skills routes in communities. It also helps boost local economies and delivers homes that reflect their community. All of which delivers growth in every part of the UK”.
Notes to editors
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is the largest trade association in the UK construction industry representing thousands of firms in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Established in 1941 to protect the interests of small and medium-sized (SME) construction firms, the FMB is independent and non-profit making, lobbying for members’ interests at both the national and local level.
The FMB is a source of knowledge, professional advice and support for its members, providing a range of modern and relevant business building services to help them succeed. The FMB is committed to raising quality in the construction industry and offers a free Find a Builder service to consumers.
