A combined team of FMB staff and members has been crowned champion of the Big Diversity Construction Challenge, beating 17 teams from across the UK construction sector and raising funds for construction charity CRASH.
What does the future hold for SME housebuilders? Watch Sarah Edwards MP discuss planning reform, rogue builders and growth opportunities for smaller builders.
Building control expectations are changing. Discover what SME builders need to know about principal designer responsibilities, inspections, documentation and project risk.
Following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation statement this morning, the next Prime Minister must turn pro-building rhetoric into real delivery, according to the FMB.
Small building companies are already battling weather-related project delays - and with temperatures forecast to hit 29°C this weekend across some parts of the country the pressure is set to intensify.
South West homeowners have lost nearly £500 million to rogue and unqualified builders in the past five years, with 1 in 12 households affected, according to new FMB research. The federation is urging the Government to introduce a mandatory Licence to Build scheme to protect consumers.
Build Academy has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students, showcasing a new approach to training the skilled tradespeople Britain's construction industry urgently needs.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is warning homeowners could face higher costs and safety risks after new research found almost nine in ten people would not call a builder - even after a DIY project has gone wrong.
Sir James Cleverly says Britain’s housing crisis cannot be solved without restoring respect for skilled trades and backing the small builders who deliver new homes.
Two-thirds of UK homeowners are dipping into savings or investments to pay for essential building work – while almost a quarter are forced to borrow or use credit
How much does a house renovation cost in the UK? A practical guide to extension, loft, kitchen, and bathroom renovation costs, plus those hidden extras.
New research shows young homeowners are increasingly choosing builders the same way they shop online – relying on reviews, comparison platforms and branding rather than traditional vetting checks - putting them at risk of choosing an unqualified and untrustworthy builder.
A combined team of FMB staff and members has been crowned champion of the Big Diversity Construction Challenge, beating 17 teams from across the UK construction sector and raising funds for construction charity CRASH.
What does the future hold for SME housebuilders? Watch Sarah Edwards MP discuss planning reform, rogue builders and growth opportunities for smaller builders.
Building control expectations are changing. Discover what SME builders need to know about principal designer responsibilities, inspections, documentation and project risk.
Following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation statement this morning, the next Prime Minister must turn pro-building rhetoric into real delivery, according to the FMB.
Small building companies are already battling weather-related project delays - and with temperatures forecast to hit 29°C this weekend across some parts of the country the pressure is set to intensify.
South West homeowners have lost nearly £500 million to rogue and unqualified builders in the past five years, with 1 in 12 households affected, according to new FMB research. The federation is urging the Government to introduce a mandatory Licence to Build scheme to protect consumers.
Build Academy has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students, showcasing a new approach to training the skilled tradespeople Britain's construction industry urgently needs.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is warning homeowners could face higher costs and safety risks after new research found almost nine in ten people would not call a builder - even after a DIY project has gone wrong.
Sir James Cleverly says Britain’s housing crisis cannot be solved without restoring respect for skilled trades and backing the small builders who deliver new homes.
Two-thirds of UK homeowners are dipping into savings or investments to pay for essential building work – while almost a quarter are forced to borrow or use credit
How much does a house renovation cost in the UK? A practical guide to extension, loft, kitchen, and bathroom renovation costs, plus those hidden extras.
New research shows young homeowners are increasingly choosing builders the same way they shop online – relying on reviews, comparison platforms and branding rather than traditional vetting checks - putting them at risk of choosing an unqualified and untrustworthy builder.
