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Growth among construction SMEs slowed in most parts of the UK in the third quarter of this year, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Key results from the FMB’s latest State of Trade Survey, which is the only quarterly assessment of the UK-wide SME construction sector, include: Construction …
Read More »PM’s housing announcement a ‘victory for common sense’, says FMB
The Prime Minister’s announcement that the Government will lift the borrowing cap on councils to allow them to build many more homes is a victory for bold thinking and common sense, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “This is the …
Read More »British Gypsum supports new Plasterer Apprenticeship Standards
British Gypsum welcomed the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) news that new higher quality plasterer apprenticeships have received final sign-off by the Government. A £10,000 funding band has been confirmed per student for the new 3-year Plasterer Trailblazer Apprenticeships. The programme aims to produce plasterers that are broadly skilled and …
Read More »Millennials less helpless than 60% assume
Well over half of people wrongly assume that millennials are useless when it comes to carrying out practical jobs around the home, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The latest research by the FMB shows that despite well over half (57%) of Brits thinking that …
Read More »Material stock shortages not an issue for merchants
Members of the Federation of Master Builders have reported shortages of a variety of building materials, with some – notably bricks, windows and roof tiles – having lead times of up to and including a year. However, builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation, says it is “not aware” …
Read More »Peter Lauener appointed chair of Construction Industry Training Board
Lauener brings a wealth of skills knowledge to the role, having served as chief executive of the Institute Apprenticeships and the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders, said: “Peter’s commitment to the development of skills is beyond question. It is the …
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