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
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.
On the latest Build Up podcast, David Gutierrez, Aidan Cropper and Sarah Bolton from the Lighthouse Charity discuss mental health in construction and why the industry must break its culture of silence this Mental Health Awareness Week.
A Portobello heritage restoration project has put the spotlight on Scotland’s construction skills challenge, as FMB Scotland calls on the next Scottish Government to back apprenticeships and invest in the future workforce.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says small builders' worst fears have been confirmed, with new forecasts predicting the construction sector will shrink 2.5% as the Iran war drives up costs and dampens demand.
A lack of consumer confidence is holding back domestic building projects, as one in five households are put off from hiring builders costing the economy £11.2 billion each year
Homeowners hit by cowboy builders met MPs in Westminster as the Federation of Master Builders urged mandatory licensing through its Licence to Build campaign.
Homeowners planning bathroom renovations are in for a shock as new research reveals a dangerous gap between expectation and reality that leaves consumers vulnerable to cowboy builders offering lower quotes.
As the Holyrood elections on 7 May approach, FMB Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to appoint a Cabinet Minister for Construction & Infrastructure.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking Stress Awareness Month (April) by calling on construction business owners and tradespeople to prioritise their mental health amid rising pressures across the industry.
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
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.
On the latest Build Up podcast, David Gutierrez, Aidan Cropper and Sarah Bolton from the Lighthouse Charity discuss mental health in construction and why the industry must break its culture of silence this Mental Health Awareness Week.
A Portobello heritage restoration project has put the spotlight on Scotland’s construction skills challenge, as FMB Scotland calls on the next Scottish Government to back apprenticeships and invest in the future workforce.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says small builders' worst fears have been confirmed, with new forecasts predicting the construction sector will shrink 2.5% as the Iran war drives up costs and dampens demand.
A lack of consumer confidence is holding back domestic building projects, as one in five households are put off from hiring builders costing the economy £11.2 billion each year
Homeowners hit by cowboy builders met MPs in Westminster as the Federation of Master Builders urged mandatory licensing through its Licence to Build campaign.
Homeowners planning bathroom renovations are in for a shock as new research reveals a dangerous gap between expectation and reality that leaves consumers vulnerable to cowboy builders offering lower quotes.
As the Holyrood elections on 7 May approach, FMB Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to appoint a Cabinet Minister for Construction & Infrastructure.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking Stress Awareness Month (April) by calling on construction business owners and tradespeople to prioritise their mental health amid rising pressures across the industry.
