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New research by the The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) shows homeowners aren’t offering their builder a beverage, despite pressures to get jobs done in time for Christmas.

New research from The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) shows less than half of homeowners aren’t offering their builder a hot drink, despite mounting pressure on building companies to get jobs finished for homeowners in time for Christmas.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) last night launched its 2025 Small Housebuilders' Survey at its Winter Parliamentary Reception on the House of Commons Terrace.

Launched at our Westminster Winter Reception, the FMB's latest survey outlines the roadmap for small developers to help meet the 1.5 million homes target.

Today's announced reforms to the planning system are welcome changes to boost housing output, but without adequate funding for local authority planning teams, smaller house builders will struggle to get a foothold, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today's Government announcement on further planning reforms to help deliver 1.5million new homes.

CITB grants and funding are changing from 8 January 2026. Read our simple guide for SME builders on what’s changing and what to do next.

The report will be revealed tonight (16 December) at the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) Winter Parliamentary Reception on the House of Commons Terrace, with speeches from Lords Minister for Housing Baroness Taylor OBE and Shadow Housing Secretary Sir James Cleverly MP.

Our annual survey reveals the major barriers to housing delivery in 2025, including the planning system, rising build costs, and access to land and finance.

Discover why older workers are becoming a valuable talent pool for construction SMEs and how the Age-friendly Employer Pledge supports age-diverse recruitment.

Two Build Academy students showcased their skills in the SEND category at SkillBuild National Final 2025. Learn how the academy trains site-ready apprentices and how builders can support them with placements.

Local SEO won’t just help you to get found first, it helps build trust and authority in your business. Learn more in this blog from The Digital Department.

FMB’s Scotland Board members discuss wage increases, workloads, materials, CITB funding and free DWP support. See what’s ahead for builders in 2026.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has launched a refreshed suite of builder contract templates, which have been updated following the Building Safety Act 2022.

The House of Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has today published its report on, “Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy”, warning that the Government will miss its 2030 and 2050 targets without decisive action to tackle the skills gap.

We’re proud to announce our continued, long-standing charity partnership with The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, dedicated to supporting builder wellbeing and mental health across the UK.

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.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is using World Disability Day to call on the construction industry to create more inclusive workplaces and support tradespeople with disabilities,

Deputy Leader of Reform UK, has voiced his support for the FMB’s Licence to Build campaign and said the Government will do ‘badly’ when it comes to meeting its housing targets, on new Build Up: From the Basement Podcast

New research by the The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) shows homeowners aren’t offering their builder a beverage, despite pressures to get jobs done in time for Christmas.

New research from The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) shows less than half of homeowners aren’t offering their builder a hot drink, despite mounting pressure on building companies to get jobs finished for homeowners in time for Christmas.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) last night launched its 2025 Small Housebuilders' Survey at its Winter Parliamentary Reception on the House of Commons Terrace.

Launched at our Westminster Winter Reception, the FMB's latest survey outlines the roadmap for small developers to help meet the 1.5 million homes target.

Today's announced reforms to the planning system are welcome changes to boost housing output, but without adequate funding for local authority planning teams, smaller house builders will struggle to get a foothold, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today's Government announcement on further planning reforms to help deliver 1.5million new homes.

CITB grants and funding are changing from 8 January 2026. Read our simple guide for SME builders on what’s changing and what to do next.

The report will be revealed tonight (16 December) at the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) Winter Parliamentary Reception on the House of Commons Terrace, with speeches from Lords Minister for Housing Baroness Taylor OBE and Shadow Housing Secretary Sir James Cleverly MP.

Our annual survey reveals the major barriers to housing delivery in 2025, including the planning system, rising build costs, and access to land and finance.

Discover why older workers are becoming a valuable talent pool for construction SMEs and how the Age-friendly Employer Pledge supports age-diverse recruitment.

Two Build Academy students showcased their skills in the SEND category at SkillBuild National Final 2025. Learn how the academy trains site-ready apprentices and how builders can support them with placements.

Local SEO won’t just help you to get found first, it helps build trust and authority in your business. Learn more in this blog from The Digital Department.

FMB’s Scotland Board members discuss wage increases, workloads, materials, CITB funding and free DWP support. See what’s ahead for builders in 2026.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has launched a refreshed suite of builder contract templates, which have been updated following the Building Safety Act 2022.

The House of Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has today published its report on, “Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy”, warning that the Government will miss its 2030 and 2050 targets without decisive action to tackle the skills gap.

We’re proud to announce our continued, long-standing charity partnership with The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, dedicated to supporting builder wellbeing and mental health across the UK.

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.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is using World Disability Day to call on the construction industry to create more inclusive workplaces and support tradespeople with disabilities,

Deputy Leader of Reform UK, has voiced his support for the FMB’s Licence to Build campaign and said the Government will do ‘badly’ when it comes to meeting its housing targets, on new Build Up: From the Basement Podcast