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Deputy Leader of Reform UK, has voiced his support for the FMB’s Licence to Build campaign and said the Government will do ‘badly’ when it comes to meeting its housing targets, on new Build Up: From the Basement Podcast

Green belt vs grey belt land - the latest planning framework explained, and what your clients should know before they begin the planning process.

We set out our 2026 manifesto for Scotland, showing how builders can help tackle the housing crisis, improve energy efficiency, raise standards and support local growth.

Half of SME builders say planning is the biggest barrier to housebuilding as FMB updates its flagship guide. Award-winning builder shares lessons from making the leap from builder to developer.

Free FMB guide to help builders become small housing developers. Learn how to find land, finance, plan, build and sell new homes.

Find out how Openreach’s nationwide fibre rollout and training centres are helping small builders stay connected and ready for the future.

On FMB’s podcast, Mike MP set out plans to tackle construction’s big challenges, back housebuilding targets & support licensing the industry.

The FMB says Steve Reed MP’s appointment as Housing Secretary must mark a renewed push to deliver the Government’s 1.5m homes target.

UK construction is gaining momentum in 2025, but FMB & CIOB warn homeowners could still see higher costs, delays & cancelled projects.

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.

Deputy Leader of Reform UK, has voiced his support for the FMB’s Licence to Build campaign and said the Government will do ‘badly’ when it comes to meeting its housing targets, on new Build Up: From the Basement Podcast

Green belt vs grey belt land - the latest planning framework explained, and what your clients should know before they begin the planning process.

We set out our 2026 manifesto for Scotland, showing how builders can help tackle the housing crisis, improve energy efficiency, raise standards and support local growth.

Half of SME builders say planning is the biggest barrier to housebuilding as FMB updates its flagship guide. Award-winning builder shares lessons from making the leap from builder to developer.

Free FMB guide to help builders become small housing developers. Learn how to find land, finance, plan, build and sell new homes.

Find out how Openreach’s nationwide fibre rollout and training centres are helping small builders stay connected and ready for the future.

On FMB’s podcast, Mike MP set out plans to tackle construction’s big challenges, back housebuilding targets & support licensing the industry.

The FMB says Steve Reed MP’s appointment as Housing Secretary must mark a renewed push to deliver the Government’s 1.5m homes target.

UK construction is gaining momentum in 2025, but FMB & CIOB warn homeowners could still see higher costs, delays & cancelled projects.

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.