Reports and publications

This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with workloads down and costs remaining stubbornly high.

We are pleased to present the FMB’s 2023-2024 Annual Report.

UK construction shows signs of stability but faces ongoing challenges with rising costs and skills shortages shortages which continue to squeeze small and medium sized building companies.

This is a survey of 200 FMB members to provide a nationwide snapshot of these SMEs’ perspectives on the market for decarbonising homes in the UK

Our quarterly tracker on the state of the market.

Our manifesto is urging the next government to empower the construction industry as an economic driver by significantly boosting housebuilding, supporting energy efficiency upgrades, and attracting young talent through training initiatives.

Read the only survey of its kind to focus exclusively on micro, small and medium-sized (SME) firms throughout the construction sector.

Our annual survey reveals the major barriers to housing delivery in 2023, including the planning system, buyer demand, and access to finance.

In Q3 2023, our State of Trade Survey indicates a notable decline in market activity. Workloads, enquiries, and employment rates have all decreased, primarily due to poor performance in the housebuilding, industrial, and commercial sectors

Despite another challenging and busy year for the FMB, as members continued to work in difficult economic circumstances, we are pleased to present the FMB’s latest annual report.

Our quarterly tracker on the state of the market.

At the end of July, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) published research into the local construction skills needs for Scotland. FMB’s Scotland Director Gordon Nelson summarises the key findings for members.

This quarter we asked members how they were being impacted by increasing costs.

This quarter we asked members whether they thought changing immigration measures was needed to alleviate the skills gap.

This guide is aimed at helping you better understand how to start out as a small housing developer.