Federation Of Master Builders

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has rejected the proposal from the Department for Work and Pensions to merge CITB with ECITB. Responding to the UK Government’s consultation on the future of the industry training boards, the FMB warned that a merger between CITB and ECITB risks weakenin

Builders risk having sites shut down immediately if they fail to comply with a new ban on the dry cutting of engineered stone, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned, as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a major inspection drive targeting more than 1,000 sites.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking Deaf Awareness Week (5-11 May) by calling on the construction sector to improve accessibility and inclusivity for deaf and hard-of-hearing builders. Martin Sneddon, an FMB award-winning member from North Ayrshire, who has been profoundly deaf since

As Scotland approaches the Holyrood elections on 7 May, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to appoint a cabinet-level minister for Construction & Infrastructure. Scotland's construction industry accounts for 10% of the economy and employs

A ban on withholding of retention payments, a cap on payment terms and mandatory interest on late payments are part of landmark measures by the UK government to tackle late payments to small businesses.

A Federation of Master Builders (FMB) member is launching a ground-breaking construction management platform during Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16–22 March), purpose-built for the hundreds of thousands of neurodiverse professionals working in the UK building industry and FMB members could

A collective of Scotland’s leading construction bodies has launched its skills manifesto at the Scottish Parliament, warning that national housing and net zero targets are at risk without a radical shift in workforce planning. Launching the manifesto ahead of this year’s Scottish parliam

A dozen architects and a dozen builders walked into a room — and found a great deal of common purpose. That was the spirit of the inaugural joint CPD and networking breakfast hosted by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland

As the construction industry marks National Mentoring Month this January, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on building firms to step up their mentoring efforts to help tackle the sector's deepening skills crisis.

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.