Stress Awareness Month: FMB urges builders to prioritise mental health
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking Stress Awareness Month (April) by calling on construction business owners and tradespeople to prioritise their mental [...]
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Next Scottish Government urged not to forget vital role of SME housebuilders
As Scotland approaches the Holyrood elections on 7 May, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland is urging all political parties to provide greater support for small [...]
Barnet Construction Supply Chain Programme delivers £16.9 million boost for local businesses
Barnet Council’s Construction Supply Chain Programme has helped local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) secure £16.9 million in contracts since 2022, strengthening [...]
FMB welcomes clarity on new home energy standards
The FMB responds to the Government’s Future Homes and Buildings Standard, welcoming long‑overdue clarity for builders while warning that the transition must be practical [...]
Tool theft in London rises 70% in three years as £11m worth of equipment stolen
London is facing a growing “tool theft epidemic”, with figures revealing a sharp rise in vans being targeted across the capital. Freedom of Information (FOI) data [...]
UK construction activity remains subdued as forward indicators signal gradual recovery
Construction activity across the UK remained broadly flat in the final quarter of 2025, according to the latest RICS UK Construction Monitor, although forward-looking [...]
NICEIC responds to Warm Homes Plan
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, has welcomed the UK Government’s newly announced £15 billion Warm Homes Plan. The [...]
Wake-Up Call for Dutyholders Ahead of Asbestos Consultation
Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is urging businesses to take note of a new consultation on asbestos regulations, warning that the proposals may signal tougher [...]
Northern Island Construction Industry Poised for Recovery after Challenging 2025, Forecasts CIS
Northern Ireland’s construction industry is poised for recovery after a difficult 2025, with project starts predicted to grow by 10% in 2027, according to the latest [...]
New Homes Taking Shape in North Norfolk as Flagship Homes makes Progress on Two Coastal Developments
Work is gathering pace on 70 new affordable homes near the north Norfolk coast, with the first families expected to move in by January. Flagship Homes, part of housing [...]
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