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From parliament discussions to industry groups, FMB Scotland is shaping how licensing could work for builders and consumers across the nation.

FMB Scotland President Pam Wilson caught up with Scotland Director Gordon Nelson about the direction for autumn 2025

Talking tech tips to help your business with health & safety, client management and processes with Nik Nelberg

How can you start a conversation about mental health? FMB is partnering with tech company Procore and video channel B1M to provide resources to get construction talking.

Scotland’s construction industry is gaining momentum in H1 2025, with workloads, enquiries and employment all rising. But homeowners may still encounter longer waits, higher prices, and even cancelled projects as firms struggle to recruit skilled tradespeople and manage cost pressures

Wales’ construction industry is showing signs of recovery in H1 2025, with workloads, enquiries and employment increasing. But rising costs and persistent skills shortages mean homeowners may still face higher prices, longer delays, and in some cases cancelled projects

Northern Ireland’s construction sector is showing strong signs of recovery in H1 2025, with workloads, enquiries, and employment all rising. But despite the upturn, homeowners may still face longer waits, higher prices, and even cancelled projects as firms struggle to find skilled tradespeople and keep up with rising costs

From April 2026, sole trader builders earning £50k+ must follow HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for Income Tax rules. Learn how to prepare now.

Our kitchen extension prices guide explains everything - from knocking through to backsplash costs, plus budgeting tips to plan with confidence.

With the construction sector still the most affected by suicides, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is taking this World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) to urge builders to reach out for help if they are struggling.

What the fire regs changes in May 2025 mean for contractors to comply with fire safety on design and build projects in Northern Ireland.

The appointment of Steve Reed MP as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, following the resignation of Angela Rayner MP, must signal the start of a new drive for delivery of the Government’s stated target to build 1.5 million new homes, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

A new survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) reveals a troubling trend in the Scottish construction industry. Although Scots are less likely than their UK counterparts to hire builders, when they do, they pay a steep price—losing more than the rest of the UK.

FMB member Pete Bird gives us his tips on how to get off the tools, win better building jobs, and grow a business that works without you on site every day.

How much does a loft conversion cost? Discover how to budget for your home improvement project and where you can save money with our helpful guide.

The UK construction sector is regaining momentum in 2025, with workloads rising and firms taking on more staff. Yet, despite this positive shift, persistent shortages of skilled workers and increasing costs mean that many homeowners could still face delays, higher prices, or even cancelled projects when it comes to building and renovation work

The UK construction industry is picking up pace in 2025 with an increase in workloads and enquiries for new work but the downside is that homeowners may still face longer waits, rising prices, and even cancelled projects, reports the new SME State of Trade Survey, carried out by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Our latest survey, refreshed for 2025, reveals strong growth in workloads, enquiries and employment — tempered by ongoing recruitment difficulties and cost concerns.

A FMB member’s recent melanoma diagnosis which he says has made him ‘paranoid’ has prompted the FMB to issue an urgent warning about sun protection.

In a wide-ranging interview on the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) "Build Up from the Basement" podcast, The Rt Hon Sir John Hayes OBE MP has called for urgent action to address the construction industry's skills crisis.

From parliament discussions to industry groups, FMB Scotland is shaping how licensing could work for builders and consumers across the nation.

FMB Scotland President Pam Wilson caught up with Scotland Director Gordon Nelson about the direction for autumn 2025

Talking tech tips to help your business with health & safety, client management and processes with Nik Nelberg

How can you start a conversation about mental health? FMB is partnering with tech company Procore and video channel B1M to provide resources to get construction talking.

Scotland’s construction industry is gaining momentum in H1 2025, with workloads, enquiries and employment all rising. But homeowners may still encounter longer waits, higher prices, and even cancelled projects as firms struggle to recruit skilled tradespeople and manage cost pressures

Wales’ construction industry is showing signs of recovery in H1 2025, with workloads, enquiries and employment increasing. But rising costs and persistent skills shortages mean homeowners may still face higher prices, longer delays, and in some cases cancelled projects

Northern Ireland’s construction sector is showing strong signs of recovery in H1 2025, with workloads, enquiries, and employment all rising. But despite the upturn, homeowners may still face longer waits, higher prices, and even cancelled projects as firms struggle to find skilled tradespeople and keep up with rising costs

From April 2026, sole trader builders earning £50k+ must follow HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for Income Tax rules. Learn how to prepare now.

Our kitchen extension prices guide explains everything - from knocking through to backsplash costs, plus budgeting tips to plan with confidence.

With the construction sector still the most affected by suicides, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is taking this World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) to urge builders to reach out for help if they are struggling.

What the fire regs changes in May 2025 mean for contractors to comply with fire safety on design and build projects in Northern Ireland.

The appointment of Steve Reed MP as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, following the resignation of Angela Rayner MP, must signal the start of a new drive for delivery of the Government’s stated target to build 1.5 million new homes, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

A new survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) reveals a troubling trend in the Scottish construction industry. Although Scots are less likely than their UK counterparts to hire builders, when they do, they pay a steep price—losing more than the rest of the UK.

FMB member Pete Bird gives us his tips on how to get off the tools, win better building jobs, and grow a business that works without you on site every day.

How much does a loft conversion cost? Discover how to budget for your home improvement project and where you can save money with our helpful guide.

The UK construction sector is regaining momentum in 2025, with workloads rising and firms taking on more staff. Yet, despite this positive shift, persistent shortages of skilled workers and increasing costs mean that many homeowners could still face delays, higher prices, or even cancelled projects when it comes to building and renovation work

The UK construction industry is picking up pace in 2025 with an increase in workloads and enquiries for new work but the downside is that homeowners may still face longer waits, rising prices, and even cancelled projects, reports the new SME State of Trade Survey, carried out by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Our latest survey, refreshed for 2025, reveals strong growth in workloads, enquiries and employment — tempered by ongoing recruitment difficulties and cost concerns.

A FMB member’s recent melanoma diagnosis which he says has made him ‘paranoid’ has prompted the FMB to issue an urgent warning about sun protection.

In a wide-ranging interview on the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) "Build Up from the Basement" podcast, The Rt Hon Sir John Hayes OBE MP has called for urgent action to address the construction industry's skills crisis.