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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

How are FMB helping you to navigate the changes to the Defective Premises Act in Northern Ireland.

New from the FMB: updated builder contract templates for the Building Safety Act. Download simple, plain-English contracts and competency tools for your projects.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced her 2025 Budget today, and there’s plenty for small builders to digest. Here are the five key things you need to know:

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed measures in today’s Autumn Budget, including pulling back on the landfill tax, £48 million to boost planning capacity, and free apprenticeship training for under-25s in SMEs

A new survey by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) shows homeowners in Northern Ireland are being pushed to financial breaking point to pay for domestic building work

Explore chimney removal costs. Our guide covers chimney breast removal costs, hidden fees, permissions, how to compare builder quotes, and more.

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

How are FMB helping you to navigate the changes to the Defective Premises Act in Northern Ireland.

New from the FMB: updated builder contract templates for the Building Safety Act. Download simple, plain-English contracts and competency tools for your projects.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced her 2025 Budget today, and there’s plenty for small builders to digest. Here are the five key things you need to know:

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed measures in today’s Autumn Budget, including pulling back on the landfill tax, £48 million to boost planning capacity, and free apprenticeship training for under-25s in SMEs

A new survey by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) shows homeowners in Northern Ireland are being pushed to financial breaking point to pay for domestic building work

Explore chimney removal costs. Our guide covers chimney breast removal costs, hidden fees, permissions, how to compare builder quotes, and more.