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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).

Building projects and construction training 300 miles north of Edinburgh.

We take a look at the start the new Government have made, and what SME builders will need to see in the Budget on 30 October.

FMB NI is at the forefront in supporting apprentices and encouraging a diverse, inclusive, workforce for the future.

The continued lack of growth across the wider economy and the slight decline in construction output as reported  in the ONS Data for July 2024 is a clear sign that the UK economy is still struggling

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.

Scotland’s construction innovation centre hosted your FMB Scotland Board for a tour. Read a brief summary.

Master Builders star on the stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The CITB’s recently launched Employer Networks are looking for businesses to join the groups in the South West. Find out how you could help influence training funding in your local area.

Read on to learn more about some of the things your Southern region’s Hub Director has been working on.

As A-Level, T-Levels and BTECs results day is upon us, and with GCSEs due to be released next week, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) explains the opportunity a career in construction can bring, and how to break the stigma around vocational training

From a site visit in the Western Isles to upcoming events and a key consultation for members.

Master builder companies are reporting signs of stability within the building industry with workloads up seven per cent and enquires rising by three per cent over the last three months, according to the latest State of Trade Survey Q2 2024.

The creation of the new body ‘Skills England’ to tackle the construction skills crisis, is a positive move by the new Government, but its success will be dependent on what it prioritises and having a long-term skills plan in place, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

FMB South Director, Iain Kirtley spoke to a CITB Training Group manager to learn more about what they have to offer FMB members.

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).

Building projects and construction training 300 miles north of Edinburgh.

We take a look at the start the new Government have made, and what SME builders will need to see in the Budget on 30 October.

FMB NI is at the forefront in supporting apprentices and encouraging a diverse, inclusive, workforce for the future.

The continued lack of growth across the wider economy and the slight decline in construction output as reported  in the ONS Data for July 2024 is a clear sign that the UK economy is still struggling

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.

Scotland’s construction innovation centre hosted your FMB Scotland Board for a tour. Read a brief summary.

Master Builders star on the stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The CITB’s recently launched Employer Networks are looking for businesses to join the groups in the South West. Find out how you could help influence training funding in your local area.

Read on to learn more about some of the things your Southern region’s Hub Director has been working on.

As A-Level, T-Levels and BTECs results day is upon us, and with GCSEs due to be released next week, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) explains the opportunity a career in construction can bring, and how to break the stigma around vocational training

From a site visit in the Western Isles to upcoming events and a key consultation for members.

Master builder companies are reporting signs of stability within the building industry with workloads up seven per cent and enquires rising by three per cent over the last three months, according to the latest State of Trade Survey Q2 2024.

The creation of the new body ‘Skills England’ to tackle the construction skills crisis, is a positive move by the new Government, but its success will be dependent on what it prioritises and having a long-term skills plan in place, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

FMB South Director, Iain Kirtley spoke to a CITB Training Group manager to learn more about what they have to offer FMB members.