Federation Of Master Builders

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is using World Disability Day to call on the construction industry to create more inclusive workplaces and support tradespeople with disabilities, highlighting the success of award-winning Scottish builder Martin Sneddon, who has thrived for 50 years despite l

The UK construction industry has delivered a mixed verdict on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, which unveiled new funding for planning departments, apprenticeships, and infrastructure projects, but left many concerned about rising employment costs and the lack of decisive action on ho

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on the next Scottish Government to work with the UK Government to plan and implement a licensing scheme for building companies operating in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector.

Scotland took home a hat-trick of awards at the 2025 Master Builder Awards last week, with an outstanding builder, a net-positive energy home, and an apprentice all recognised. Held by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the awards celebrate the builders who are the backbone of Britain’s

Although Scots are less likely than those from other nations in the UK to hire builders, when they do, they pay a steeper price, a new survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has revealed.

After a challenging end to 2024, the UK construction industry is showing strong signs of recovery in the first half of 2025, the new SME State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) chief executive Brian Berry has been named as a trustee of YouthBuild UK, a charity that gives disadvantaged young people the chance to build rewarding careers in construction. YouthBuild UK’s work includes offering training and support to young people f

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for urgent action to protect homeowners and professionalise the building trade through mandatory licensing after its own 2025 Scotland Master Builder Awards offered a powerful reminder of what good operators look like.

The UK Government has unveiled a series of planning reforms designed to simplify the development process and unlock access to land and finance for SME builders.

In a landmark move aimed at raising construction standards and protecting homeowners, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has launched a comprehensive model for licensing domestic building companies.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for increased investment in Scotland’s affordable homes programme and voiced "serious concerns" over social security cuts following the Spring Statement. 

A 0.2% fall in construction output is another indicator that the economy is struggling despite the UK government’s strong commitment to back development, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that monthly construction output is estim

A long-awaited review into industrial training boards (ITBs) has called for greater collaboration between industry and ITBs to develop industry-relevant training initiatives and address critical skills shortages within construction and engineering.

The Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) is calling for more businesses and organisations in the sector to commit to its Quality Charter, as it marks its second anniversary in early February. CQIC is a Scottish campaign between the public sector and construction industry working und

Federation of Master Builders Scotland director Gordon Nelson looks back at the big issues of 2024 and ahead to the 2025 Master Builder Awards.  As we approach the end of the year, I have reflected on what the key issues have been for FMB members across Scotland. The sources being from the many