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From championing SME builders to raising industry standards, see how the FMB is supporting members and building for sustainable growth.

What does Scotland’s Programme for Government mean for builders? We look at the key commitments on housing, retrofit, procurement and public services.

The FMB is calling for licensing or accreditation to be central to reforms designed to protect consumers, raise retrofit standards and support responsible businesses.

The FMB is calling for an Autumn Budget that removes practical barriers to housing, retrofit and skills delivery while strengthening consumer confidence

More needs to be done to boost the nation's small builders to secure economic growth, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s speech.

Watch the latest episode in CITB’s Beyond the Build podcast series, exploring workplace culture, leadership, diversity and retention in construction.

Find out what the Government’s new plans to tackle rogue traders could mean for builders, including Trusted Payments and a new voluntary code.

At UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) will put the voice of SME builders at the heart of the conversation.

FMB welcomes the Government’s crackdown on ‘cowboy builders’ but calls for compulsory licensing to provide stronger protection for consumers and reputable builders.

A Devon building firm is showing what can happen when apprentices are given the right support, with all five of its apprentices staying on with the business.

New research from FMB Scotland reveals a disconnect between interest in construction careers and understanding how to get into the industry.

See how this member won nine out of ten quotes and secured half a million pounds of work in a year, with support from Buildscout.

The Building Safety Levy starts on 1 October 2026. Find out which SME developments may be affected, how the levy is worked out and what small builders should check.

Around half the cost of most short courses can be covered through CITB. Find out what qualifies, who to speak to, and how much you can claim.

Find out about funding available to builders in Scotland to help recruit young people, train employees and develop workforce skills.

The FMB sets out why domestic building needs clearer competence standards, proportionate licensing and stronger skills support to improve trust and quality across the sector.

Got your GCSE or A level results and thinking about what comes next? Discover construction careers, apprenticeships, courses and the practical steps you can take today.

New FMB research finds 31% of adults say avoiding student debt would make them more likely to encourage a young person into construction.

A third of Londoners say meeting a tradesperson is what would change their mind about a career in construction

The Federation of Master Builders Scotland (FMB) has brokered a new partnership that will see natural fibre insulation on the shelves of one of Scotland's leading merchants.

From championing SME builders to raising industry standards, see how the FMB is supporting members and building for sustainable growth.

What does Scotland’s Programme for Government mean for builders? We look at the key commitments on housing, retrofit, procurement and public services.

The FMB is calling for licensing or accreditation to be central to reforms designed to protect consumers, raise retrofit standards and support responsible businesses.

The FMB is calling for an Autumn Budget that removes practical barriers to housing, retrofit and skills delivery while strengthening consumer confidence

More needs to be done to boost the nation's small builders to secure economic growth, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s speech.

Watch the latest episode in CITB’s Beyond the Build podcast series, exploring workplace culture, leadership, diversity and retention in construction.

Find out what the Government’s new plans to tackle rogue traders could mean for builders, including Trusted Payments and a new voluntary code.

At UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) will put the voice of SME builders at the heart of the conversation.

FMB welcomes the Government’s crackdown on ‘cowboy builders’ but calls for compulsory licensing to provide stronger protection for consumers and reputable builders.

A Devon building firm is showing what can happen when apprentices are given the right support, with all five of its apprentices staying on with the business.

New research from FMB Scotland reveals a disconnect between interest in construction careers and understanding how to get into the industry.

See how this member won nine out of ten quotes and secured half a million pounds of work in a year, with support from Buildscout.

The Building Safety Levy starts on 1 October 2026. Find out which SME developments may be affected, how the levy is worked out and what small builders should check.

Around half the cost of most short courses can be covered through CITB. Find out what qualifies, who to speak to, and how much you can claim.

Find out about funding available to builders in Scotland to help recruit young people, train employees and develop workforce skills.

The FMB sets out why domestic building needs clearer competence standards, proportionate licensing and stronger skills support to improve trust and quality across the sector.

Got your GCSE or A level results and thinking about what comes next? Discover construction careers, apprenticeships, courses and the practical steps you can take today.

New FMB research finds 31% of adults say avoiding student debt would make them more likely to encourage a young person into construction.

A third of Londoners say meeting a tradesperson is what would change their mind about a career in construction

The Federation of Master Builders Scotland (FMB) has brokered a new partnership that will see natural fibre insulation on the shelves of one of Scotland's leading merchants.