FMB backs Labour’s homes plan
The Federation of Master Builders has come out in support of Labour’s proposed planning reforms, saying they ‘offer the best hope to build the homes we need.’
Chief Executive Brian Berry said: “The Labour Party...
‘We need retrofit strategy, not another reshuffle’ – FMB
Another cabinet reshuffle – including the fifth new housing minister in 12 months – will do nothing to ease the woes of SMEs without bold policy action, says the FMB in response to the...
Further easing of supply and price issues – Markit
The industry is continuing to pull out of the combined blights of supply bottlenecks and soaring prices with now only a third (34%) of firms reporting problems last month against nearly half (47%) in...
Slight upturn ends six-month construction decline
UK construction companies indicated a renewed increase in total industry activity during March, thereby ending a six-month period of decline, according to the latest S&P Global report.
House building and commercial construction activity were both...
Get housing out of ‘planning purgatory’ – FMB
The government has been urged to release extra funding to train more planning staff to reverse the worsening housing crisis highlighted in the latest ONS figures.
The call comes from FMB chief Brian Berry, who...
Business optimism sinks as new orders stall – CIPS PMI
UK construction companies reported a modest increase in business activity last month, but subdued demand was signalled by the weakest trend for new orders since the recovery began in June 2020, according to the...
Homes demand brings record growth for construction orders
Construction order volumes increased at the fastest pace for nearly a quarter century last month but inflation in materials costs hit the same record high, according to the latest IHS Markit / CIPS UK...
Construction firms on the brink with growing number fighting for survival
Construction companies have come out worst in a count of businesses facing critical and financial distress, according to the latest Red Flag Alert report from Begbies Traynor.
The sector not only tops both the critical...
Construction Census launched to help shape the future of the industry
Industry players are being urged to take part in a new census launched today (May 4) to help measure the health of construction and fenestration and prepare for the challenges ahead.
Organisers of the Glazing...
Shortage of subbies adds to construction gloom as order books dip towards lockdown low
A rapid drop in availability of construction subcontractors last month added further pressure to ongoing transport, staff and materials shortages, taking order books to the lowest level since the January lockdown, according to the...
