Tag: FMB
Pressure on local authorities to deliver housing plans
Raft of new housing measures will include proposals requiring local plans from councils by 2017 or control will pass to central Government
One million new homes by 2020 says housing minister
Brandon Lewis says “success” would equal around one million homes being delivered over the five-years Parliament, a figure that many have questioned
New partnership seeks to promote quality
FMB and LABC set out to support quality builders and inform consumers of the importance of using competent, vetted builders for their work.
Lack of land overtakes funding issues as main barrier to SME...
FMB survey finds that over two thirds of respondents cite ‘lack of available and viable land’ as the main barrier to growth
Build UK launches industry action plan
New body set to tackle the image of the construction industry, skills shortages, late payment, the pre-qualification process and improve health and safety
Third of central Government spending to go to SMEs
Cabinet Office announces plans for new target of £1 for every £3 spent to go to small and medium-sized firms by 2020
Government aims to increase apprenticeships with new proposals
New package of measures include apprenticeship levy, changes to Government procurement and new industry standards outlining skills needed across several apprenticeships
Majority of small firms forced to turn work away due to...
FMB survey highlights difficulty in finding apprenticeships and false perceptions of the construction industry are the main barriers to young people entering the industry
FMB says “the stakes couldn’t be higher” as skills shortages continue
Latest State of Trade Survey suggest workloads will continue to increase but without extra staff to support growing activity
Government plans damage affordable housing say local councils
LGA survey finds Section 106 exemptions to small developments is resulting in fewer affordable homes being built