As a familiar face to the construction industry, Lee Rowley is perfectly placed to champion the nation’s small, local house builders, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said “It’s good to see Lee Rowley take up the housing brief, following his close work with the sector during his time as Construction Minister. The Minister’s first task should be to boost delivery from small, local builders across the UK, reversing their decline from building 40% of all new homes in the 1980s to just 12% today.”
Berry continued “A simpler and faster planning system, and local authorities with the capacity to engage with small, local developers will enable them to build the high quality homes reflective of their local communities, while boosting local economies and opening up job opportunities through much needed vocational routes.”
Notes to editors
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is the largest trade association in the UK construction industry representing thousands of firms in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Established in 1941 to protect the interests of small and medium-sized (SME) construction firms, the FMB is independent and non-profit making, lobbying for members’ interests at both the national and local level.
The FMB is a source of knowledge, professional advice and support for its members, providing a range of modern and relevant business building services to help them succeed. The FMB is committed to raising quality in the construction industry and offers a free Find a Builder service to consumers.
