BATJIC provides SME construction firms with guidance on wages, holidays and employment-related payments. Find out how your business can use the voluntary agreement and download the BATJIC rates applying from 10 August 2026.
The FMB's National Conference welcomed builders from across the UK for two days of expert insight, networking and discussion on the issues shaping the construction industry, alongside celebrations marking the Federation's 85th anniversary.
Learn how high interest rates affect building businesses, from borrowing and cash flow to fixed-price contracts. Shaun Barton of Real Business Rescue explains practical steps builders can take.
Learn the warning signs of insolvency and the options available if your building company is in financial difficulty. Louise Longley of BTG Begbies Traynor explains what to do next.
Building control expectations are changing. Discover what SME builders need to know about principal designer responsibilities, inspections, documentation and project risk.
Avoid costly building disputes before they damage your margins. Practical insight for SME builders on contracts, communication and managing client expectations on live projects.
Construction has the UK's highest insolvency rate. Don’t let your building business be next. Learn the ‘self-funding’ payment secrets, pricing traps, and cashflow forecasting tools used by Master Builders to stay profitable and protected.
Stop absorbing costs and protect your margins. This practical guide for builders explains how to audit overheads, justify your rates with professional benchmarks, and manage variations to ensure every job stays profitable.
Learn how to build a strong brand for your building business that wins trust, attracts better clients and helps you stand out locally. Download the FMB’s free practical branding guide for builders.
BATJIC provides SME construction firms with guidance on wages, holidays and employment-related payments. Find out how your business can use the voluntary agreement and download the BATJIC rates applying from 10 August 2026.
The FMB's National Conference welcomed builders from across the UK for two days of expert insight, networking and discussion on the issues shaping the construction industry, alongside celebrations marking the Federation's 85th anniversary.
Learn how high interest rates affect building businesses, from borrowing and cash flow to fixed-price contracts. Shaun Barton of Real Business Rescue explains practical steps builders can take.
Learn the warning signs of insolvency and the options available if your building company is in financial difficulty. Louise Longley of BTG Begbies Traynor explains what to do next.
Building control expectations are changing. Discover what SME builders need to know about principal designer responsibilities, inspections, documentation and project risk.
Avoid costly building disputes before they damage your margins. Practical insight for SME builders on contracts, communication and managing client expectations on live projects.
Construction has the UK's highest insolvency rate. Don’t let your building business be next. Learn the ‘self-funding’ payment secrets, pricing traps, and cashflow forecasting tools used by Master Builders to stay profitable and protected.
Stop absorbing costs and protect your margins. This practical guide for builders explains how to audit overheads, justify your rates with professional benchmarks, and manage variations to ensure every job stays profitable.
Learn how to build a strong brand for your building business that wins trust, attracts better clients and helps you stand out locally. Download the FMB’s free practical branding guide for builders.
