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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).

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.

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

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

FMB Cymru has joined Wales’ new housing implementation group - pushing for fair access, local work, and practical reforms to deliver more homes.

FMB NI’s response to the recent suggestions that developers should be paying a heavier price to raise revenue for NI Water’s lack of investment.

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).

The Housing Secretary Angela Rayner MP has today announced a major shake-up of the planning system, with changes designed to make life easier for small, local builders.

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 Department of Infrastructure have launched an important consultation on developer contributions.

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).

FMB Southern Counties President Geoff Anderson speaks at Oxford University championing SME builders.

How will the proposed NI Executive Housing strategy affect Northern Irish members? The FMB Board meet Minster Gordon Lyons to discuss.

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.  

Our annual survey reveals the major barriers to housing delivery in 2024, including the planning system, buyer demand, and access to finance.

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).

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.

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

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

FMB Cymru has joined Wales’ new housing implementation group - pushing for fair access, local work, and practical reforms to deliver more homes.

FMB NI’s response to the recent suggestions that developers should be paying a heavier price to raise revenue for NI Water’s lack of investment.

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).

The Housing Secretary Angela Rayner MP has today announced a major shake-up of the planning system, with changes designed to make life easier for small, local builders.

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 Department of Infrastructure have launched an important consultation on developer contributions.

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).

FMB Southern Counties President Geoff Anderson speaks at Oxford University championing SME builders.

How will the proposed NI Executive Housing strategy affect Northern Irish members? The FMB Board meet Minster Gordon Lyons to discuss.

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.  

Our annual survey reveals the major barriers to housing delivery in 2024, including the planning system, buyer demand, and access to finance.