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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.

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.

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)

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.

A new survey by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has found that only 47% of UK adults would encourage their child to pursue a career as a builder, compared to 53% who would not. This is despite FMB member firms averaging an annual turnover of over £1 million, highlighting the huge earning potential that a career in construction can unlock. 

The steepest fall in construction activity since May 2020 is a serious a wakeup call that government announcements on construction have yet to be delivered, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to July’s S&P Global UK Construction PMI data

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Berry, FMB Chief Executive, as a Trustee of YouthBuild UK

Measures announced as part of the Government's ‘Small Business Plan’, to tackle late payments and tool theft, futureproof skills, and improve access to finance, are welcome steps to create a more level playing field for small building companies, say the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Richard Quigley MP argues proper regulation in the sector would protect consumers and support legitimate tradespeople, in the latest episode of the Build Up: From the Basement podcast

Dodgy builders, delayed renovations and wasted money - new survey reveals how a lack of regulation is costing Britain's homeowners  

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy is a welcome and much needed new initiative to help drive industry change, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

The Chancellor’s decision to spend £39bn to boost social housing projects is a welcome move to help tackle the housing crisis, but the delivery of these homes needs to be open to small local housebuilders who are often shut out of the procurement process, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Reforms to the UK planning system announced today by the Government represent a major boost to the nation's micro and SME house builders.

The House of Commons Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Select Committee has today launched their new report on Retrofitting Homes for Net Zero, calling for the introduction of a national licensing scheme for contractors carrying out retrofit work

Brian Berry, made a visit to Constructionarium in King's Lynn, emphasising the critical importance of practical, hands-on training to address the worsening skills shortage plaguing the UK construction industry

A new survey by the HomeOwners Alliance and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) uncovers a widespread misconception among UK homeowners: nearly half believe builders are legally licensed, when in fact no licensing requirements currently exists.

As the country braces for a heatwave, with temperatures set to reach nearly 30 degrees across the UK, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on all tradespeople and homeowners to prioritise ‘sun safety’ and protect builders from the risks of working outdoors.

Brian Berry reflects on trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, and how they might impact Small Builders across the UK

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.

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.

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)

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.

A new survey by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has found that only 47% of UK adults would encourage their child to pursue a career as a builder, compared to 53% who would not. This is despite FMB member firms averaging an annual turnover of over £1 million, highlighting the huge earning potential that a career in construction can unlock. 

The steepest fall in construction activity since May 2020 is a serious a wakeup call that government announcements on construction have yet to be delivered, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to July’s S&P Global UK Construction PMI data

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Berry, FMB Chief Executive, as a Trustee of YouthBuild UK

Measures announced as part of the Government's ‘Small Business Plan’, to tackle late payments and tool theft, futureproof skills, and improve access to finance, are welcome steps to create a more level playing field for small building companies, say the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Richard Quigley MP argues proper regulation in the sector would protect consumers and support legitimate tradespeople, in the latest episode of the Build Up: From the Basement podcast

Dodgy builders, delayed renovations and wasted money - new survey reveals how a lack of regulation is costing Britain's homeowners  

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy is a welcome and much needed new initiative to help drive industry change, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

The Chancellor’s decision to spend £39bn to boost social housing projects is a welcome move to help tackle the housing crisis, but the delivery of these homes needs to be open to small local housebuilders who are often shut out of the procurement process, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Reforms to the UK planning system announced today by the Government represent a major boost to the nation's micro and SME house builders.

The House of Commons Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Select Committee has today launched their new report on Retrofitting Homes for Net Zero, calling for the introduction of a national licensing scheme for contractors carrying out retrofit work

Brian Berry, made a visit to Constructionarium in King's Lynn, emphasising the critical importance of practical, hands-on training to address the worsening skills shortage plaguing the UK construction industry

A new survey by the HomeOwners Alliance and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) uncovers a widespread misconception among UK homeowners: nearly half believe builders are legally licensed, when in fact no licensing requirements currently exists.

As the country braces for a heatwave, with temperatures set to reach nearly 30 degrees across the UK, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on all tradespeople and homeowners to prioritise ‘sun safety’ and protect builders from the risks of working outdoors.

Brian Berry reflects on trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, and how they might impact Small Builders across the UK