Federation Of Master Builders

Following a recent meeting of the FMB Scotland Board, director Gordon Nelson shares some feedback from local building firms across Scotland. The juxtaposition of the ‘ugly’ topics of insurance premiums and increasing business overheads with the beautiful surroundings of Speyside, struck

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has lamented new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today which revealed a 1.4% decrease in monthly construction output in June 2022. The fall, which follows an upwardly revised 1.8% increase in May, with both months affected

Scotland faces a “monumental but essential task” if it is to overhaul its aged housing stock and find practical solutions to reduce emissions and address the climate emergency, Patrick Harvie MSP said yesterday as he officially opened the first-ever Green Home Festival as part of the Edi

Small, local builders are facing an uncertain few months ahead with growing concerns about insolvencies, as they tackle increasing inflation, the knock-on effects of the war in Ukraine and a customer base looking to tighten its belts. In the most recent State of Trade Survey from the Federation of M

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and UK Finance have joined forces to publish an updated ‘Guide to Development Finance’ to encourage more small and medium-sized (SME) housebuilders to build more homes.

Staff at the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) have raised £2,340 in aid of emergency support for the people of Ukraine following a fundraising drive.

In the first of a regular column for Scottish Construction Now, Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland director Gordon Nelson recalls his attendance at a Tech 2 Grow event that highlighted the help and support available to the trades and SME construction companies in Scotland. The Federation o

The UK Government has today published its Energy Security Strategy which aims to "boost long-term energy independence, security and prosperity" for Great Britain and move away from a reliance on volatile international markets, something that has become even more problematic in the lig

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has accused the Chancellor of the Exchequer of failing to listen to the construction industry in his Spring Statement after he did not take the opportunity to postpone the changes to the construction sector’s entitlement to use red diesel.

The Chancellor’s decision to slash VAT to 0% on home energy saving measures has been broadly welcomed by contractors and trade bodies, though calls remain for the UK Government to support and incentivise people in undertaking retrofitting and other projects through further public support and i

FMB Scotland hub director Gordon Nelson meets apprentices at two FMB firms and reflects on what has made their stories a success, in an age where nurturing new construction talent has never been more important. Scottish Apprenticeship Week shines a light on the role apprenticeships play in supportin

Small, local builders are crying out for the UK Government to introduce measures to curb rogue traders and keep consumers safe, according to a new poll. In the most recent State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), an overwhelming 86% of respondents said now is the time to i

After a year in which the construction industry in Scotland moved from crisis to recovery and rebuilding, members of the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum are looking forward to 2022 in a positive frame of mind.

Building on the success of COP26, the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has announced it will be holding a dedicated eco homes festival in 2022, delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a net zero nation.

Almost 90% of small to medium-sized (SME) construction firms in the UK have reported having to delay jobs due to a lack of materials or skilled tradespeople, according to the latest State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).