Published date: 26 March 2017
Did you know that women twice as likely to take charge of building projects? According to new research conducted by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), when it comes to making vital decisions regarding building work, women are twice as likely to have the final say on the style and scope of the …
Published date: 26 January 2017
The skills shortage in the construction industry has got worse and has now spread beyond bricklayers and carpenters to other key trades, according to the latest research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Published date: 12 January 2017
Thursday and Friday looks set to bring the first snow of 2017. With sites now back up and running from the Christmas break, if the ‘Thundersnow’ is on it’s way to your region, it’s time to think about how you can best prepare for the wintry conditions.
Published date: 10 January 2017
Our top tips to ensure that your new build goes smoothly, as well as future-proofing the build for up to 10 years post-completion with a new homes structural warranty from FMB Insurance.
Published date: 09 January 2017
70% of UK builders have seen an increase in material prices due to the depreciation of the pound...
Published date: 15 December 2016
The meagre annual rise in house building completions shows that Northern Ireland is only delivering half the number of new homes it needs to meet demand, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Northern Ireland.
Published date: 02 December 2016
Your clients are likely to be investing a considerable sum of money in the work that you will be doing for them...
Published date: 23 November 2016
Doubling capital investment on house building and relaxing the timeline for deficit reduction is the right way to boost economic growth...
Published date: 22 November 2016
The rise in house building completions is helping to tackle the housing crisis, but more work needs to be done if the Government is to hit its one million new homes target...
Published date: 14 November 2016
Allowing local authorities to borrow to build homes could both help tackle the housing crisis and mitigate any emerging economic uncertainty...