A guide to permitted development rules: What you need to know
Permitted development rules and regulations give homeowners the right to build extensions and make certain changes to their homes without the need to go through the planning permission process. In this guide, we explore the rules that apply in England.
Join us with our member referral scheme
So a Master Builder has told you about the FMB? Learn more about the great benefits that FMB membership offers and request a callback from one of our team to see how membership could work for you.
Loft conversions: The ultimate guide
Loft conversions are an ideal way to add space to your house without extending its footprint. Our complete guide walks you through everything from design to costs.
Campaigns
We work across the UK, raising awareness and helping to shape policy outcomes on the issues that matter most to our members.
Garage conversions: The ultimate guide
Converting your garage into a habitable room or rooms may be one of the simplest ways to extend your home and increase the value of your property without increasing its footprint.
Free webinar Building Regulation changes
June 2022 will see big changes ahead for building regulations. Watch our webinar on demand to understand what is changing and how this will affect you.
Our strategic partners
We work with our strategic partners to improve collaboration across the UK construction industry and to better support our members.
Licence UK construction
We are leading the campaign to introduce a mandatory licensing scheme for UK construction firms.
How to choose a builder
Whether you are building a new home from scratch, carrying out renovation work or having a new extension built, you are going to need to find a builder to carry out the work. But just where do you find the best builders for your project?
About us
The Federation of Master Builders is the largest trade association in the UK construction industry representing the interests of small and medium-sized building companies and lobbying for members at both national and local levels.
What we do
Our vision and values shape the culture of our organisation and ensure that our members are at the heart of everything we do.
Podcasts
We have joined forces with Housebuilder & Developer magazine to bring you the Builders' Voices podcast, a construction-led series giving FMB members a platform to share insights, concerns and experiences.
SME house building
Reversing the decline in SME house builders is a cornerstone of the FMB’s agenda.
Working with your builder
A successful building project relies on a good working partnership and open communication between you and your builder.