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04 November 2025
Former housing minister says Government will "massively undershoot" housing target on FMB Podcast

The Rt Honourable Kit Malthouse MP, former Housing Minister under Theresa May, has warned that the current Government will "massively undershoot" its housing target due to capacity constraints and market disruption, in an interview for the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) "Build Up from the Basement" podcast

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24 March 2020
A fabulous finish to top off an exquisite extension

FMB member Legendary Builders Ltd was tasked with creating a rear extension into the back garden of this Essex property with full-height glass fitted at the rear, utilising sliding stacking doors to give an "inside-outside" feel.

23 May 2018
Welsh Government loan fund will boost SME builders, says FMB Cymru

The multi-million-pound Welsh Government fund established to help small builders will boost house building in Wales.

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11 April 2022
Struggles for small builders overshadow rising construction output

After a testing two years, the construction sector’s recovery appears promising but risks masking the continued pressures small builders face with materials and labour, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), in response to this morning’s ONS Construction Output Data.

14 June 2017
New Housing Minister must build on housing white paper

Alok Sharma MP, must focus on implementing the strong proposals in the Government's Housing White Paper.

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18 November 2020
Master Builder brings welcome warmth to Hertfordshire home

Eco Tiffin Ltd is a Hertfordshire-based renovation and improvement company with 320 years’ experience in the industry.

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06 February 2023
A Q&A with one of FMB’s inspiring apprentices

We asked Kaidan Radford a series of questions about his experiences of working as an apprentice in the construction industry.

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16 February 2021
Ask Susan explains how to sell your house quickly in a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has affected every industry in the world, and the housing market is no exception...

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12 January 2024
Advice for pricing jobs and providing estimates in 2024

Top tips to help you price prospective jobs for profit in 2024 and beyond.

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25 October 2019
Mister & Missus Ltd: MBA 2019 heritage project national winner

This award was sponsored by Tradepoint.

08 October 2025
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12 March 2021
Cut VAT on home improvements to reverse drop in building activity, says FMB

The Government must cut VAT on home improvement works to reverse the decline in private repair and maintenance activity.

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11 November 2025
FMB launches first construction training academy to tackle workforce shortages

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has started an innovative construction training academy aimed at addressing the critical skills shortage and getting more people into working in the industry. 

04 November 2019
Spectre of uncertainty continues to haunt construction

Construction should not be overlooked by the Government in no-deal Brexit preparations says the FMB in response to the construction PMI data published today.

24 October 2018
Growth slows as political uncertainty bites

Growth among Northern Ireland’s smaller construction firms dipped in the third quarter of this year.

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04 December 2025
6 strategies that win lifelong clients for growing construction firms

Looking for business tips to grow your small building firm? Construction coach Greg Wilkes explains six strategies that boost loyalty, improve client experience and increase repeat jobs.

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25 October 2019
Local Montrose builder presented with new Isuzu D-Max Utah Pick Up for outstanding coastal renovation

Montrose building firm MCK Construction Ltd has been presented with a new Isuzu D-Max Utah Pick Up at a ceremony on site after beating hundreds of builders across the UK to scoop the overall Master Builder Award 2019.

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29 March 2021
Master Builder teams up with Roadchef to keep the coffee flowing

Northampton-based Master Builder Colonial Construction serve up a quality build for coffee-thirsty road-goers.

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16 November 2022
2022 FMB Building Conference: Empowering people - discussion on skills, diversity & inclusion

Our panel of industry experts addressed the role of diversity and inclusion in reversing the skills shortage.

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17 December 2020
Supply chain issues hamper recovery for builders, says FMB

According to data from our latest State of Trade survey nine in ten builders face rising costs, as supply chain disruptions and rising product demand are making it hard for Britain to get building.

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