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Next Scottish Government urged not to forget vital role of SME Housebuilders02/04/2026
As Scotland approaches the Holyrood elections on 7 May, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland is urging all political parties to provide greater support [...]
Over-reliance on major developers is holding back Wales’ housing supply01/04/2026
As Wales approaches the Senedd election on 7 May, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Cymru is urging all political parties to prioritise meaningful reform [...]
FMB welcomes employers’ incentive to take on unemployed youth16/03/2026
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a new £3,000 bonus for businesses that hire young people who have been out [...]
Small builders propping up construction output, says FMB13/03/2026
The 2.0% fall in construction output in the three months to January 2026, as reported in the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), [...]
Spring Statement another missed opportunity for builders, says FMB04/03/2026
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement was a missed an opportunity to boost construction activity at a time when house building is falling and more builders are [...]
FMB celebrates Women in Construction Week with call to open doors wider across the industry02/03/2026
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is shining the spotlight on women in construction from young apprentices just starting out - to those shaping the [...]
FMB Member Champions Apprenticeships in Partnership with Careers & Enterprise Company10/02/2026
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Northern region is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by highlighting a new partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company [...]
FMB calls for a long-term skills and training plan as part of National Apprenticeship Week09/02/2026
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by recognising the vital role apprentices play in building and maintaining a high‑quality construction [...]
Warm Homes Plan is welcome, but limited, says FMB21/01/2026
The long‑overdue launch of the Government’s new Warm Homes Plan, backed by £15 billion to upgrade up to five million homes by 2030, is a vital [...]
Planning reforms welcome, but planning needs cash injection, says FMB17/12/2025
Today's announced reforms to the planning system are welcome changes to boost housing output, but without adequate funding for local authority planning teams, smaller house [...]
FMB backs MPs urgent call for retrofit skills plan08/12/2025
The House of Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has today (5/12/25) published its report on, “Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy”, warning [...]
Westminster Debate Highlights Urgent Need to Tackle Rogue Builders17/11/2025
A Westminster Hall debate yesterday, led by Mark Garnier MP, brought MPs from across the political spectrum together to address the growing problem of rogue [...]
FMB launches first construction training academy to tackle workforce shortages13/11/2025
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has started an innovative construction training academy aimed at addressing the critical skills shortage and getting more people into [...]
FMB President Highlights Retrofit Excellence Amid Growing National Quality Crisis16/10/2025
The new National President of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has started his presidency with a strong warning on the urgent need to improve [...]
Licensing builders must happen following ECO debacle, says FMB14/10/2025
Today’s National Audit Office (NAO) report, highlighting widespread failures in the Government’s ECO energy efficiency scheme, demonstrates that without a mandatory licensing scheme for domestic [...]
Five-year slump in construction activity is a wakeup call, says FMB08/08/2025
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, [...]
Federation of Master Builders CEO Appointed as YouthBuild UK Trustee07/08/2025
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Berry, FMB Chief Executive, as a Trustee of YouthBuild UK—the leading [...]
Worst construction performance since COVID should set alarm bells ringing, warns FMB12/03/2025
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 [...]
Fall in construction workloads, warns FMB03/03/2025
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 [...]
FMB backs Farmer Report31/01/2025
Mark Farmer’s review of the two Industry Training Boards to transform the construction workforce is a much-needed blueprint to address the skills crisis and get [...]
A long and winding road14/01/2025
Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) looks back over what has been a pivotal year for housing, and highlights the challenges and [...]
Small builders key to delivering 1.5 million housing target, says FMB06/12/2024
The Prime Minister’s speech, re-committing the Government to their target to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, and the significant promises [...]
Downturn in building work for small building companies, warns FMB07/11/2024
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 [...]
How can you rebuild Britain without builders?", asks FMB16/10/2024
The Government has today launched its consultation on the new Industrial Strategy for Britain, 'Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy', however, the Federation of [...]
Will housing be left in a state?05/07/2024
Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says that as the Election looms, the current Government appears to have abandoned the need [...]
A busy start to 2024 & concerns for what’s ahead23/04/2024
Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), summarises the last few months for SMEs and looks towards future challenges lying before firms [...]
Positive signs on the horizon for small builders, says FMB13/03/2024
The 1.1% growth in construction is welcome news after the 0.9% fall in construction output in the three months to January 2024, says the Federation [...]
Budget is a missed opportunity to build, says FMB07/03/2024
The Budget was a missed opportunity to build new homes and improve the ones we have, to make them more energy efficient, which would have [...]
Construction enquiries fall by half, warns FMB08/02/2024
Nearly half (47%) of all Master Builder companies reported a fall in enquiries for new work at the end of last year leading to a [...]
Counting the cost of 202313/12/2023
Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), assesses the damage after what’s been a turbulent year for housebuilders, and what the new [...]
Grow your business with support from the Federation of Master Builders31/10/2023
At the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), we support SME house builders to manage and grow their business with industry recognition, helping you to win [...]
Comment – Housing benefits politicians17/10/2023
Brian Berry of FMB looks at the political manoeuvrings on housing as we approach the General Election buildup Looking back at my article from this [...]
Boost in workload for builders, says FMB04/08/2023
There has been a continued upward trend in the repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) building work in Q2 of this year, but house building lags [...]
Housebuilding is still a struggle12/06/2023
Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), discusses the latest data from the FMB’s State of Trade Survey and finds few reasons [...]
Housebuilding sector in crisis of delivery, says FMB08/06/2023
Despite an overall upbeat assessment of construction output from the Purchasing Managers' Index in its most recent report, it shows the housebuilding sector is in [...]
Creating opportunities for SME house builders30/03/2023
We’re on a mission to help small and medium-sized (SME) house builders and developers like you to build more quality homes across the UK by removing the [...]
The need for new support in 202321/02/2023
Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), discusses what the Government needs to do to deliver new homes plus extra support for [...]
Back to business24/10/2022
Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), considers what the new Government must focus on, for construction to prosper as the dust settles. [...]
Growth, Growth, Growth’, but is it focused in the right place? asks FMB05/10/2022
Commitment to growth and business could help building firms through the tough economic times ahead, but the detail and focus are lacking, says the Federation [...]
Did the queen’s speech deliver?16/06/2022
Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), discusses his views on the recent Queen’s Speech, and how it compared with industry expectations. [...]
MPs right to call on Government to publish retrofit strategy, says FMB31/05/2022
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is correct to highlight that the Government’s missing retrofit strategy remains a barrier to green the nation’s homes and upskill [...]
Playing our part in levelling up21/03/2022
Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), discusses why SME housebuilders should be utilised in achieving the Government’s agenda to ‘level up.’ [...]
Playing our part in levelling up24/02/2022
Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) discusses why the government should be harnessing the power of SME housebuilders to achieve ‘levelling up.’ [...]
Local builders are key to levelling up, says FMB03/02/2022
Local builders have a key role in helping the country level up, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the announcement of [...]
A tough year for SME builders08/12/2021
Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), takes a look at the barriers SME housebuilders have overcome in 2021, and the challenges that [...]
Scottish building company breathes award winning life into derelict croft buildings04/10/2021
Aberdeenshire-based Coldwells Building Company Ltd celebrates win at the FMB’s 2021 National Master Builder Awards Building firm praised for their project’s effective integration of the [...]
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Bagshots Ltd, a family-run company specialising in bespoke kitchens, takes home prize at the 2021 FMB National Master Builder Awards Firm wins Kitchen Project category, [...]
Dilapidated barns to superb family homes, wins business best House Builder Award04/10/2021
Keigar Homes Ltd picked up the prestigious industry award at the FMB’s 2021 National Master Builder Awards Keigar Homes congratulated for positive contribution towards the [...]
Award winning renovation brings much needed homes to Welsh town04/10/2021
Award winning renovation brings much needed homes to Welsh town Property Building Maintenance (Wales) Ltd celebrates success at the FMB’s 2021 National Master Builder Awards [...]
Durham firm bags Best Bathroom Award04/10/2021
Radford Construction Services Limited celebrates success at the FMB’s 2021 National Master Builder Awards Firm praised for overcoming hurdles and delivering a “stunning finished result” [...]
Northern Irish joiner wins Apprentice of the Year04/10/2021
Luke Emery, an apprentice at Northern Irish construction firm Lowry Building & Civil Engineering Ltd, named Apprentice of the Year at the FMB’s 2021 Master [...]
Making homes fit for the future13/08/2021
Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), explores a potential, more sustainable future for housebuilding in the UK. This summer’s floods – [...]
Material price increases holding back recovery for small builders, says FMB16/06/2021
Work for builders in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector remains healthy with a 5% increase in the three months to April 2021, but the [...]
Short supply14/06/2021
Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), explores how the shortage of construction materials is constraining small builders’ ability to ‘build back [...]
Support needed for SMEs to build greener18/05/2021
Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) explores why SMEs should be at the heart of the government’s plans for green construction to [...]
Construction recovery needs to support green homes, says the FMB10/05/2021
Government measures to unlock the full potential of local builders would maximise the construction sector’s economic recovery and support the country’s transition to net zero, [...]
Net Zero targets only possible with a National Retrofit Strategy to green our homes, says FMB21/04/2021
The Prime Minister’s announcement that the UK Government will set a target of cutting carbon emissions by 78% by 2035 is welcome news in tackling [...]
A difficult picture for SMEs14/04/2021
Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) takes a look at the challenges facing smaller builders this year, and what the Government [...]
Declining construction apprenticeships threatens ‘build back better’ recovery, says FMB29/01/2021
The year-on-year decline in construction apprenticeships threatens the UK’s ability to ‘build back better’ from the coronavirus pandemic, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) [...]
Long term plan needed to improve our homes, says FMB08/01/2021
Green home upgrades, that would improve the warmth and comfort of the nation’s homes, are being held back by the lack of a clear long-term [...]
Home improvements boosting construction work, says FMB11/12/2020
Repair and maintenance work is supporting recovery in the construction sector, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today’s Office of National Statistics [...]
Joining the fight for increased diversity24/11/2020
Brian Berry explores how a different kind of diversity – housing diversification – is vital to meeting housing targets, and why the FMB has co-founded [...]
The SME Case for Self-Build20/11/2019
Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), explores how and why Government policy designed to aid self-builders can actually help SME housebuilders too. [...]
Transforming the industry for the better07/06/2018
Sarah McMonagle of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), explains the organisation’s three point plan to reform the construction sector’s approach to quality, in the [...]

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Material change needed in 202103/03/2021
The FMB’s Brian Berry takes a look at the changes that must be seen in Government policy to allow SME builders to thrive in these [...]
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 [...]

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Next Scottish Government urged not to forget vital role of SME Housebuilders02/04/2026

Over-reliance on major developers is holding back Wales’ housing supply01/04/2026

FMB welcomes employers’ incentive to take on unemployed youth16/03/2026

Small builders propping up construction output, says FMB13/03/2026

Spring Statement another missed opportunity for builders, says FMB04/03/2026

FMB celebrates Women in Construction Week with call to open doors wider across the industry02/03/2026

FMB Member Champions Apprenticeships in Partnership with Careers & Enterprise Company10/02/2026

FMB calls for a long-term skills and training plan as part of National Apprenticeship Week09/02/2026

Warm Homes Plan is welcome, but limited, says FMB21/01/2026

Planning reforms welcome, but planning needs cash injection, says FMB17/12/2025

FMB backs MPs urgent call for retrofit skills plan08/12/2025

Westminster Debate Highlights Urgent Need to Tackle Rogue Builders17/11/2025

FMB launches first construction training academy to tackle workforce shortages13/11/2025

FMB President Highlights Retrofit Excellence Amid Growing National Quality Crisis16/10/2025

Licensing builders must happen following ECO debacle, says FMB14/10/2025

Five-year slump in construction activity is a wakeup call, says FMB08/08/2025

Federation of Master Builders CEO Appointed as YouthBuild UK Trustee07/08/2025

Worst construction performance since COVID should set alarm bells ringing, warns FMB12/03/2025

Fall in construction workloads, warns FMB03/03/2025

FMB backs Farmer Report31/01/2025

A long and winding road14/01/2025

Small builders key to delivering 1.5 million housing target, says FMB06/12/2024

Downturn in building work for small building companies, warns FMB07/11/2024

How can you rebuild Britain without builders?", asks FMB16/10/2024

Will housing be left in a state?05/07/2024

A busy start to 2024 & concerns for what’s ahead23/04/2024

Positive signs on the horizon for small builders, says FMB13/03/2024

Budget is a missed opportunity to build, says FMB07/03/2024

Construction enquiries fall by half, warns FMB08/02/2024

Counting the cost of 202313/12/2023

Grow your business with support from the Federation of Master Builders31/10/2023

Comment – Housing benefits politicians17/10/2023

Boost in workload for builders, says FMB04/08/2023

Housebuilding is still a struggle12/06/2023

Housebuilding sector in crisis of delivery, says FMB08/06/2023

Creating opportunities for SME house builders30/03/2023

The need for new support in 202321/02/2023

Back to business24/10/2022

Growth, Growth, Growth’, but is it focused in the right place? asks FMB05/10/2022

Did the queen’s speech deliver?16/06/2022

MPs right to call on Government to publish retrofit strategy, says FMB31/05/2022

Playing our part in levelling up21/03/2022

Playing our part in levelling up24/02/2022

Local builders are key to levelling up, says FMB03/02/2022

A tough year for SME builders08/12/2021

Scottish building company breathes award winning life into derelict croft buildings04/10/2021

Isle‌ ‌of‌ ‌Wight‌ ‌building‌ ‌firm‌ ‌sails‌ ‌to‌ ‌victory‌ ‌at‌ ‌top‌ ‌industry‌ ‌awards‌ ‌04/10/2021

Dilapidated barns to superb family homes, wins business best House Builder Award04/10/2021

Award winning renovation brings much needed homes to Welsh town04/10/2021

Durham firm bags Best Bathroom Award04/10/2021

Northern Irish joiner wins Apprentice of the Year04/10/2021

Making homes fit for the future13/08/2021

Material price increases holding back recovery for small builders, says FMB16/06/2021

Short supply14/06/2021

Support needed for SMEs to build greener18/05/2021

Construction recovery needs to support green homes, says the FMB10/05/2021

Net Zero targets only possible with a National Retrofit Strategy to green our homes, says FMB21/04/2021

A difficult picture for SMEs14/04/2021

Declining construction apprenticeships threatens ‘build back better’ recovery, says FMB29/01/2021

Long term plan needed to improve our homes, says FMB08/01/2021

Home improvements boosting construction work, says FMB11/12/2020

Joining the fight for increased diversity24/11/2020

The SME Case for Self-Build20/11/2019

Transforming the industry for the better07/06/2018

Material change needed in 202103/03/2021

Small builders face barriers to growth23/10/2014

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