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Wide-ranging housing package announced in Budget22/11/2017
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond delivered his Autumn Budget with a package of measures intended to address what he said was the “challenge [...]
Lord Henley appointed as construction minister30/10/2017
Lord Henley, who until June was a junior minister at the Department for Work and Pensions, has been appointed as construction minister. His appointment comes [...]
Autumn Statement 2016 - key announcements and reactions23/11/2016
See the latest industry reactions The Chancellor of Exchequer Phillip Hammond delivered his Autumn Statement in his first budget speech since taking office in July. [...]
Brexit: Construction industry reactions to EU referendum results24/06/2016
The results of the EU referendum are counted and it is revealed Britain has voted 52% against 48% in favour of a Brexit. Here we share the [...]
Summer Budget 2015: comments09/07/2015
The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave his summer Budget to Parliament on Wednesday 8 July 2015. Listed is a selection of comments on the key [...]
Finalists announced for this year's Structural Timber Awards01/07/2015
The awards have been submitted and the judges have spoken - it is now time to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Structural Timber Awards! [...]
Judging for the Structural Timber Awards Starts Today after a Fantastic Number of Entries16/06/2015
Over 160 entries across 14 categories have been submitted to this year's Structural Timber Awards and it looks like it is set to be a [...]
Greg Clark tells departments to ‘loosen their grip’11/06/2015
Not resting on his laurels, newly appointed Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Greg Clark has alreay made his first announcement. Promoted from [...]
Leading the way for women in construction01/04/2015
Anita Harrison-Carroll, Head of Operations, at Sovini Trade Supplies in Merseyside, has been recognised as a trailblazer for women in the construction sector, after being [...]
UK Construction Week launches hosted buyer programme in association with Glenigan06/03/2015
Designed to offer active buyers a structured and highly effective show experience, UK Construction Week is pleased to launch its Hosted Buyers programme in association [...]
Autumn Statement reaction round up: Part One03/12/2014
Autumn Statement deafening silence over apprenticeship funding, says FMB The Government has offered no clarity on its plans for apprenticeship funding reform in today’s Autumn [...]
Small builders face barriers to growth23/10/2014
Small housebuilders and developers in the UK face serious barriers to growth, with planning, access to finance and land availability highlighted as the biggest challenges [...]
Cross-party focus on housing and infrastructure will deliver jobs and growth08/09/2014
Cross-party consensus on how best to deliver new housing and infrastructure projects would result in 200,000 new jobs in the construction sector, according to the [...]
Build Show moves to October avoids anticipated building peak, offers more time for planning19/08/2014
Build Show, the first comprehensive builder and contractor focused exhibition and forum to take place for a decade, has announced that the event will take [...]
TrustMark supports builders with new consumer contracts30/06/2014
Following the introduction of the new Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, scheme operators for TrustMark, the Government endorsed quality mark for [...]
Green Deal change unlikely to boost take up, says Federation of Master Builders05/06/2014
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says changes to the Green Deal loan system the company providing funds for the programme made last week are [...]
Modern Masonry Alliance calls for an Immediate Cut in VAT on Major Home Improvements12/03/2014
Ahead of the Budget on March 19th, the Modern Masonry Alliance has joined forces with 61 Industry Coalition partners to back the FMB led campaign [...]
No room for complacency in construction safety, RoSPA conference will hear11/03/2014
A RoSPA conference for the construction industry will hear that effort is still needed on safety and health despite recent reductions in injuries. The event, [...]
Government must slash refurb VAT to boost economy by £15 billion04/03/2014
A VAT reduction on housing renovation and repair could boost the UK economy by more than £15 billion from 2015 to 2020 according to a [...]
Housing minister calls for a dynamic housing market in which SMEs can thrive01/10/2013
At an event hosted by the National Federation of Builders (NFB) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), Housing Minister Mark Prisk called for an [...]
Labour government would build houses on a grand scale, says Jack Dromey24/09/2013
Speaking at a joint NFB and FMB fringe event at the Labour Party conference, Shadow Housing Minister Jack Dromey MP said a Labour government would [...]

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Material prices continue to rocket, says FMB20/04/2018

SME builders and Unite the union agree 3.1% pay rise over the next year16/04/2018

Warning signs for construction as output drops, says FMB04/04/2018

Construction employers call on EU migrant workers to stay, says FMB29/03/2018

Delivery plan needed to address construction skills crisis, warns FMB28/03/2018

You can add £50k in 7 days to the value of your home, says FMB and HOA26/03/2018

Spring Statement should signal end of unfair payment, says FMB16/03/2018

Small sites and small builders will build homes faster, says FMB08/03/2018

Consumer fears over cowboy builders costs UK economy £10bn, new FMB research reveals14/02/2018

Banks must show leniency to Carillion's SME supply chain, says FMB17/01/2018

Carillion’s demise raises concerns about Government’s reliance on large contractors, says FMB15/01/2018

Construction bosses fear EU workers won’t return to UK after Christmas, says FMB21/12/2017

Hackitt Review to reform Building Regs backed by FMB19/12/2017

FMB wins public affairs awardFMB wins public affairs award18/12/2017

90% of MPs say converting empty spaces above shops could help solve the housing crisis, new FMB research reveals12/12/2017

Consumers twice as likely to be satisfied with homes built by small house builders, new FMB research reveals06/12/2017

Construction industry warns against Brexit ‘cliff edge’ for EU workers29/11/2017

Two-thirds of NIMBYs concerned about house prices15/11/2017

Chancellor must improve access to finance for small builders, says FMB08/11/2017

Encouraging small site development07/11/2017

Three quarters of UK builders under threat from ‘cowboy clients’, new FMB research reveals06/11/2017

Warning signs for construction as growth slows, says FMB23/10/2017

Builders slam hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic, says FMB16/10/2017

Small builder leads development of new T-Level, says FMB12/10/2017

This is the CITB’s last chance, says FMB28/09/2017

Welsh Government’s move to tackle access to finance for small builders is timely, says FMB Cymru25/09/2017

Lack of land and lending is blocking new homes, FMB research reveals12/09/2017

CLC doesn’t represent small building firms, says FMB31/08/2017

Housing White Paper must be implemented, says FMB21/08/2017

Growth slows for construction SMEs, says FMB26/07/2017

CITB’s future dependent on fundamental change, says FMB10/07/2017

Four month wait for good builders, new research reveals04/07/2017

Green plans on retrofitting a lesson to other parties, says FMB22/05/2017

Labour is right to link housing and skills, says FMB17/05/2017

Immigration and skills key to success of next Government, says FMB02/05/2017

Builders bullish despite rising costs, says FMB24/04/2017

Mum the builder: Women twice as likely to take charge of building projects, says FMB21/03/2017

50% of householders more likely to hire builders who employ apprentices06/03/2017

Construction skills shortage gets worse, warns FMB31/01/2017

70% of builders report material price hikes, warns FMB09/01/2017

Starter Homes a good foundation, says FMB05/01/2017

Planning cuts make housing targets impossible, says new FMB/LGiU research13/12/2016

House building moving in the right direction, says FMB16/11/2016

Demand for building work bucks Brexit, says FMB19/10/2016

New funding for SME builders will ease housing crisis, says FMB03/10/2016

Labour ‘interventionist’ policy on housing finance could be welcome, says FMB28/09/2016

SME house builders have nowhere to build, new FMB research reveals22/09/2016

Shelter right to back SME house builders, says FMB24/08/2016

New apprenticeship funding ‘fair settlement’, says FMB12/08/2016

Government action needed to stave off construction recession, says FMB29/07/2016

PM wrong to axe climate department, says FMB15/07/2016

FMB urges council housebuilding 'renaissance' in wake of Brexit06/07/2016

EU exit delivery plan needed to boost construction sector, says FMB04/07/2016

Apprenticeships progress endangered by Levy uncertainty, warns FMB08/06/2016

Offsite construction can unlock success for housebuilders in skills shortage trap31/05/2016

EU Referendum: Over two thirds of SMEs don't see positive consequences of remaining within the EU23/05/2016

FMB: Government approves new apprenticeship standard for plastering17/05/2016

SME house builders boosted by Section 106 ruling, says FMB12/05/2016

Khan’s affordable housing targets would hurt SMEs, warns FMB04/05/2016

Lords’ amendments could stifle housing delivery, says FMB28/04/2016

NI’s ‘lost generation’ of builders need leadership, says FMB19/04/2016

ONS construction dip reflects EU uncertainty, says FMB18/04/2016

Goldsmith’s London housing vision needs SMEs to succeed, says FMB12/04/2016

Nearly 60% of construction bosses start their careers as an apprentice, reveals FMB14/03/2016

Local housebuilders can deliver quality and quantity, says FMB19/02/2016

Fast track planning urgently needed, says FMB18/02/2016

Council Tax misuse hitting SME house builders, warns FMB15/02/2016

Two thirds of councils failing small businesses, says FMB29/01/2016

Fall in workloads for small builders, warns FMB25/01/2016

Council Tax proposals may damage house building, warns FMB​07/01/2016

A third of construction firms are turned off by taking on apprentices, warns FMB30/11/2015

400K homes at risk from skills shortage, warns FMB25/11/2015

The Federation of Master Builders appoints Area Board Member from Ridegons14/07/2015

Common sense on zero carbon will boost housing supply, says FMB13/07/2015

Chancellor’s planning changes “major step towards solving the housing crisis”, says FMB10/07/2015

SMEs could deliver 20,000 more homes with better access to finance03/07/2015

Planning stats conceal barriers to house building, says FMB01/07/2015

Stay safe, use a vetted builder - FMB calls on consumers to protect themselves22/06/2015

Apprenticeship reforms could signal “age of the apprentice”, says FMB15/06/2015

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Council Tax proposals may damage house building, warns FMB07/01/2016