Media releases

Small house builders, who account for just ten per cent of all new homes built across the country, won’t be able to increase their market share unless a series of barriers are removed, says a new report

The Government's long-awaited announcement on planning reform is a welcome boost to build more homes but the failure to increase the percentage of small site allocations from the existing 10% is a big disappointment for micro housebuilders, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the announced changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

The Prime Minister’s speech re-committing the Government to their target to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, and the significant promises made on planning reform, is welcome news, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

The 0.6% fall in repair maintenance and improvement work, according to newly released figures from the Office of National Statistics, reflects growing consumer unease, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

New consumer guidance published by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) highlighting the importance of using a trusted builder is welcome news, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Small building companies are reporting falling workloads, material costs going up, and a shortage of available workers, according to the latest State of Trade Survey Q3 2024, from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Small building companies face challenging times ahead, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. 

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is launching its 2025 Master Builder Awards, which have been dubbed the Oscars of the building industry.

Small building companies may not be able to shoulder the burden of increased business costs if, as widely reported, the Chancellor increases employers’ National Insurance contributions in next week’s Budget, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

The FMB has raised concerns about the viability of the Government's new Industrial Strategy, which does not include Construction as one of its eight 'growth driving sectors'.