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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 sector is regaining momentum in 2025, with workloads rising and firms taking on more staff. Yet, despite this positive shift, persistent shortages of skilled workers and increasing costs mean that many homeowners could still face delays, higher prices, or even cancelled projects when it comes to building and renovation work

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)

Our latest survey, refreshed for 2025, reveals strong growth in workloads, enquiries and employment — tempered by ongoing recruitment difficulties and cost concerns.

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

86% of our members support licensing. At the House of Lords, we made sure decision makers heard us loud and clear. Here's what happened.

Workloads for small building companies fell by 8% in the last three months of 2024 , according to the latest Q4 2024 State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Workloads for small building companies fell by 8% in the last three months of 2024 , according to the latest Q4 2024 State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with workloads, enquiries and employment numbers down and costs remaining stubbornly high.

On the 16 December, we hosted the FMB's Winter Parliamentary Reception for 2024 at the House of Lords, inviting our members, construction stakeholders and politicians to gather for an evening of discussion on the issues that matter to SMEs in the building industry.

A report from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) commissioned by the FMB, looking into the opportunities for small house builders.  

This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with workloads down and costs remaining stubbornly high.

Master builder companies are reporting signs of stability within the building industry with workloads up seven per cent and enquires rising by three per cent over the last three months, according to the latest State of Trade Survey Q2 2024.

UK construction shows signs of stability but faces ongoing challenges with rising costs and skills shortages shortages which continue to squeeze small and medium sized building companies.

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 sector is regaining momentum in 2025, with workloads rising and firms taking on more staff. Yet, despite this positive shift, persistent shortages of skilled workers and increasing costs mean that many homeowners could still face delays, higher prices, or even cancelled projects when it comes to building and renovation work

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)

Our latest survey, refreshed for 2025, reveals strong growth in workloads, enquiries and employment — tempered by ongoing recruitment difficulties and cost concerns.

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

86% of our members support licensing. At the House of Lords, we made sure decision makers heard us loud and clear. Here's what happened.

Workloads for small building companies fell by 8% in the last three months of 2024 , according to the latest Q4 2024 State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Workloads for small building companies fell by 8% in the last three months of 2024 , according to the latest Q4 2024 State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with workloads, enquiries and employment numbers down and costs remaining stubbornly high.

On the 16 December, we hosted the FMB's Winter Parliamentary Reception for 2024 at the House of Lords, inviting our members, construction stakeholders and politicians to gather for an evening of discussion on the issues that matter to SMEs in the building industry.

A report from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) commissioned by the FMB, looking into the opportunities for small house builders.  

This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with workloads down and costs remaining stubbornly high.

Master builder companies are reporting signs of stability within the building industry with workloads up seven per cent and enquires rising by three per cent over the last three months, according to the latest State of Trade Survey Q2 2024.

UK construction shows signs of stability but faces ongoing challenges with rising costs and skills shortages shortages which continue to squeeze small and medium sized building companies.