Federation Of Master Builders

The construction and housebuilding industry is struggling with mixed messages today regarding whether building sites should close or remain open following the latest restrictions on public movement. Springfield Properties has announced the closure of all sites, sales offices, kit factory and offices

A group of respected construction industry bodies has issued a joint call for a number of simple actions which it claims the Scottish Government could introduce immediately to help with cashflow and protect jobs against the “crippling” background of coronavirus.

Small and medium-sized construction building companies need urgent and immediate additional support from the government to prevent wide-scale insolvencies and job losses, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned.

Ahead of the Chancellor’s first Budget on Wednesday, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on the UK Government to cut VAT on home repair and renovation works to boost economic growth nationwide and help level up across the country.

New immigration plans unveiled by the UK Government today will hamper the construction industry’s capacity to deliver on key projects, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned.

Output in the UK construction sector grew by 2.5% in 2019, compared to 0% growth in 2018, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

An increased allocation of funding for affordable homes and energy efficiency from yesterday’s draft Scottish budget has been welcomed, though the Scottish Government “missed an opportunity” to set out how they will invest in Scotland’s builders.

New research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to mark National Apprenticeship Week has revealed that tradespeople can earn more than £50,000 a year. 

UK construction firms have reported a boost from receding political uncertainty with business optimism rebounded to its highest since April 2018.

Workloads for small building companies in Scotland fell in the final quarter of 2019 with the political uncertainty in the period up to the General Election having a marked effect, according to the Federation of Master Builders Scotland (FMB Scotland).  

Recommendations for a new single skills-based immigration system have been welcomed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) but condemned by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has urged the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to slash the rate of VAT on repair and maintenance work and to invest in the construction sector in order to maintain the industry’s recovery.

Trade bodies from across the construction sector have been reacting to the Conservatives winning an overall majority after yesterday’s UK General Election.

UK construction companies recorded another drop in business activity during November; however the pace of decline moderated to its slowest since July.

FMB Scotland has hailed the resilience of Scotland’s small to medium-sized (SME) construction companies after new figures revealed that firms remained busy in the face of continued uncertainty.