News and blogs

Highlights from the 2023 Master Builder Awards, sponsored by Isuzu UK, celebrating the brilliant work of the UK’s small to medium sized (SME) building companies.

FMB Cymru Director, Ifan Glyn catches up with Amy Kelly of M Y Scaffolding and her husband Jack about their scaffolding-themed wedding.

Watch this sash & case window repair and maintenance demonstration.

ULEZ is expanding to all London boroughs from 29 August. Make sure your business is ready for the change with our useful guide to ULEZ.

Sam Eden speaks to London member Annie Summun, Chair of the FMB’s Training Group, about how members can take an active role in the future of training in SME construction.

City Lofts London LTD invited FMB London Director Sam Eden to visit their recently completed new build in Wimbledon.

Is NI ready to tackle energy efficiency in our homes? What part will FMB members play going forward?

Drilling creates a considerable amount of dust, which can have harmful effects on our lungs. Find out about dustless concrete solutions from Bosch.

Are you a construction worker with more pension pots than you have tools? Fear not, for combining those retirement accounts can bring benefits taller than The Shard!

From a near fatal accident to running a business that was triumphant at this year’s South West Master Builder Awards, Andrew Conduit, talks to the FMB about his journey.

London Members meet local school children in Croydon to talk about the benefits of starting a career in construction.

Ensuring profitability and financial stability: A builder's perspective.

The FMB will be sharing the stage with TV presenter Anna Campbell-Jones in August after the award-winning designer was revealed as the star guest at this year’s Green Home Festival.

Stay cool and protected this summer with sun safety tips every builder needs to know.

New data reveals that eight out of ten (81%) construction workers in the UK have taken sick leave due to stress – find out what you can do to combat its effects.

In May, members in Scotland were hosted on a specially organised tour of Tarmac’s cement manufacturing plant in Dunbar, East Lothian.

London Director Sam Eden caught up with FMB member Safet Mustafaj from S & M Solutions Ltd to discuss the business benefits of embracing new technology.

Bosch have developed an especially durable range of measuring tools that look out for themselves on the jobsite.

Our latest Q1 2023 State of Trade Survey data shows an overall recovery in enquiry and workload levels for the RMI sector, but a continuing rise in the cost of building materials.