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The UK construction sector is regaining momentum in 2025, with workloads rising and firms taking on more staff. Yet, despite this positive shift, persistent shortages of skilled workers and increasing costs mean that many homeowners could still face delays, higher prices, or even cancelled projects when it comes to building and renovation work

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 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).

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).

UK Construction Week (UKCW), the UK’s leading construction event, is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

FMB staff and members meet the Energy Saving Trust in Scotland to explain how FMB accreditation works

A report from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) commissioned by the FMB, looking into the opportunities for small house builders.  

Reviewing the role of CITB NI, water infrastructure connection issues, along with presenting to the Economy Committee and heads of civil service departments, have been part of a busy period for FMB NI.

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).

We take a look at the start the new Government have made, and what SME builders will need to see in the Budget on 30 October.

One roundtable, many low carbon bricks and a closer look at a Passivhaus under construction.

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)

Housing requirements, NI water capacity and the upcoming Programme for Government are all priorities for FMB members’ voices in NI.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has entered into a partnership with Digital Buildings that aims to provide streamlined access to carbon credits and quantified social impact from retrofit projects.

Master Builders star on the stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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.

The UK construction sector is regaining momentum in 2025, with workloads rising and firms taking on more staff. Yet, despite this positive shift, persistent shortages of skilled workers and increasing costs mean that many homeowners could still face delays, higher prices, or even cancelled projects when it comes to building and renovation work

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 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).

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).

UK Construction Week (UKCW), the UK’s leading construction event, is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

FMB staff and members meet the Energy Saving Trust in Scotland to explain how FMB accreditation works

A report from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) commissioned by the FMB, looking into the opportunities for small house builders.  

Reviewing the role of CITB NI, water infrastructure connection issues, along with presenting to the Economy Committee and heads of civil service departments, have been part of a busy period for FMB NI.

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).

We take a look at the start the new Government have made, and what SME builders will need to see in the Budget on 30 October.

One roundtable, many low carbon bricks and a closer look at a Passivhaus under construction.

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)

Housing requirements, NI water capacity and the upcoming Programme for Government are all priorities for FMB members’ voices in NI.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has entered into a partnership with Digital Buildings that aims to provide streamlined access to carbon credits and quantified social impact from retrofit projects.

Master Builders star on the stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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.