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).
FMB and Aqua Consultants’ Tom Hall break down the economic outlook for construction SMEs - unpacking interest rates, uncertainty, and what it means for construction.
FMB experts explain what the Spring Statement means for builders - covering housing targets, licensing, skills, and support for small construction firms.
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).
The 0.2% fall in construction output in January 2025, according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), is another indicator that the economy is struggling despite the Government’s strong commitment to back development, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Urgent action is needed to address the slump in construction output demonstrated in S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI data for February 2025, which shows the fastest downturn since the start of the pandemic, 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).
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).
This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with workloads, enquiries and employment numbers down and costs remaining stubbornly high.
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.
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.
The 0.6% fall in repair maintenance and improvement work, according to newly released figures from the Office of National Statistics, reflects growing consumer unease, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with workloads down and costs remaining stubbornly high.
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).
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).
FMB and Aqua Consultants’ Tom Hall break down the economic outlook for construction SMEs - unpacking interest rates, uncertainty, and what it means for construction.
FMB experts explain what the Spring Statement means for builders - covering housing targets, licensing, skills, and support for small construction firms.
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).
The 0.2% fall in construction output in January 2025, according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), is another indicator that the economy is struggling despite the Government’s strong commitment to back development, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Urgent action is needed to address the slump in construction output demonstrated in S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI data for February 2025, which shows the fastest downturn since the start of the pandemic, 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).
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).
This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with workloads, enquiries and employment numbers down and costs remaining stubbornly high.
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.
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.
The 0.6% fall in repair maintenance and improvement work, according to newly released figures from the Office of National Statistics, reflects growing consumer unease, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with workloads down and costs remaining stubbornly high.
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).
