With new funding for skills, revised housing targets, and big promises for growth, the Chancellor’s Spring Statement puts construction in the spotlight. But will it deliver for small builders? We break down the key announcements – and what they really mean for you.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, announced her Spring Statement today, with positive news regarding plans to grow the construction workforce, but it's all down to delivery according to 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).
Newly released S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI data for December 2024, showing construction output at a six-month low and housebuilding as the weakest-performing area within the construction sector, demonstrates that there is a long way still to go to tackle Britain’s housing crisis.
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.
Small house builders, who account for just ten per cent of all new homes built across the country, won’t be able to increase their market share unless a series of barriers are removed, says a new report
The Prime Minister’s speech re-committing the Government to their target to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, and the significant promises made on planning reform, is welcome news, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Small building companies are reporting falling workloads, material costs going up, and a shortage of available workers, according to the latest State of Trade Survey Q3 2024, from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Homeowners are cutting back on home improvements as the cost of living begins to bite, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the latest figures published by the Office of National Statistics
The new Labour Government has set out a range of ambitious plans during its first 100 days in office to drive economic growth through investment in new housing, upgrade existing homes, and to develop a skilled workforce but delivery will be key over the coming months and years if the Government’s plans are to succeed, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)
Jeremy Gray, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the FMB discusses the mood on the ground, and what the FMB got up to at this year's political Party Conferences
Speaking at the Labour Party Conference, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP expressed concerns that UK is overly reliant on a small number of volume builders and that we must diversify the market, backing a long-term call from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
With new funding for skills, revised housing targets, and big promises for growth, the Chancellor’s Spring Statement puts construction in the spotlight. But will it deliver for small builders? We break down the key announcements – and what they really mean for you.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, announced her Spring Statement today, with positive news regarding plans to grow the construction workforce, but it's all down to delivery according to 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).
Newly released S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI data for December 2024, showing construction output at a six-month low and housebuilding as the weakest-performing area within the construction sector, demonstrates that there is a long way still to go to tackle Britain’s housing crisis.
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.
Small house builders, who account for just ten per cent of all new homes built across the country, won’t be able to increase their market share unless a series of barriers are removed, says a new report
The Prime Minister’s speech re-committing the Government to their target to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, and the significant promises made on planning reform, is welcome news, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Small building companies are reporting falling workloads, material costs going up, and a shortage of available workers, according to the latest State of Trade Survey Q3 2024, from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Homeowners are cutting back on home improvements as the cost of living begins to bite, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the latest figures published by the Office of National Statistics
The new Labour Government has set out a range of ambitious plans during its first 100 days in office to drive economic growth through investment in new housing, upgrade existing homes, and to develop a skilled workforce but delivery will be key over the coming months and years if the Government’s plans are to succeed, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)
Jeremy Gray, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the FMB discusses the mood on the ground, and what the FMB got up to at this year's political Party Conferences
Speaking at the Labour Party Conference, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP expressed concerns that UK is overly reliant on a small number of volume builders and that we must diversify the market, backing a long-term call from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
