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Is there an appetite for licensing construction firms in Scotland and if so, how would it work?

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).

David Gutierrez, Director of Tadworth-based Amic, was recently elected FMB London President. In this Q&A with him, we find out about David’s journey in the trade and ask him about what he wants to achieve in the role.

Ahead of the General Election on Thursday July 4th, the FMB has taken a look at what the main parties are offering the industry.

The Conservative Party manifesto highlights some important steps to help boost house building in Britain, but fails to tackle the key problem stopping delivery – planning reform, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

We are urging the government to appoint a dedicated Cabinet Minister for Housing to address the UK's housing crisis.

Your FMB Scotland Board’s final meeting of 2023 was held in Glasgow, here’s a short summary.

How dedicated FMB members rise above the ‘rogue-trader’ narrative and unite to elevate construction standards and restore trust in our industry.

Geoff Anderson of Anderson Contractors Ltd was recently elected by members as their new FMB Southern Counties President. Ifan Glyn caught up with Geoff to find out more about his hopes and aspirations as President.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) announce partnership to connect the public with quality, local builders they can trust.

Lucy Frazer MP attended the FMB’s Builders Conference to give her first speech as the new Minister for Housing.

Find out more about the FMB’s campaign to license builders by downloading this guide.

Is there an appetite for licensing construction firms in Scotland and if so, how would it work?

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).

David Gutierrez, Director of Tadworth-based Amic, was recently elected FMB London President. In this Q&A with him, we find out about David’s journey in the trade and ask him about what he wants to achieve in the role.

Ahead of the General Election on Thursday July 4th, the FMB has taken a look at what the main parties are offering the industry.

The Conservative Party manifesto highlights some important steps to help boost house building in Britain, but fails to tackle the key problem stopping delivery – planning reform, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

We are urging the government to appoint a dedicated Cabinet Minister for Housing to address the UK's housing crisis.

Your FMB Scotland Board’s final meeting of 2023 was held in Glasgow, here’s a short summary.

How dedicated FMB members rise above the ‘rogue-trader’ narrative and unite to elevate construction standards and restore trust in our industry.

Geoff Anderson of Anderson Contractors Ltd was recently elected by members as their new FMB Southern Counties President. Ifan Glyn caught up with Geoff to find out more about his hopes and aspirations as President.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) announce partnership to connect the public with quality, local builders they can trust.

Lucy Frazer MP attended the FMB’s Builders Conference to give her first speech as the new Minister for Housing.

Find out more about the FMB’s campaign to license builders by downloading this guide.