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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.

The Labour Party’s historic General Election victory offers an opportunity to tackle the UK’s housing crisis, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

ONS Construction Output data for March once again shows a significant decline in the performance of the construction industry, despite the positive overall growth seen by the wider UK economy, providing yet another reminder of the challenging economic situation faced by building firms, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

The continuing fall in house building rates, despite positive growth in the construction sector, is a major concern all consumers, industry and government.

Our quarterly tracker on the state of the market in Northern Ireland.

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.

The Labour Party’s historic General Election victory offers an opportunity to tackle the UK’s housing crisis, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

ONS Construction Output data for March once again shows a significant decline in the performance of the construction industry, despite the positive overall growth seen by the wider UK economy, providing yet another reminder of the challenging economic situation faced by building firms, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

The continuing fall in house building rates, despite positive growth in the construction sector, is a major concern all consumers, industry and government.

Our quarterly tracker on the state of the market in Northern Ireland.