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This quarter’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with workloads, enquiries and employment numbers down and costs remaining stubbornly high.
A report from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) commissioned by the FMB, looking into the opportunities for small house builders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’s State of Trade data reflects the ongoing pressure faced by the UK’s small builders, with workloads, enquiries and employment numbers down and costs remaining stubbornly high.
A report from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) commissioned by the FMB, looking into the opportunities for small house builders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
