http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed000.html Federation of Master Builders (FMB) news releases on Buildingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Survey puts job-related training on top, as FMB launches search for The Apprentice of the Year 2008. Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed194.html FMB launches the Master Builder of the Year Awards 2008, as tougher climate raises appeal of award-winning builders. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed193.html 'Green Budget' will fail unless it tackles the problem of the existing building stock which contributes 47% of the UK's total carbon emissions, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed192.html Coalition of organisations including the Federation of Master Builders, NHIC and the TaxPayers' Alliance calling for cut in VAT for all building repair and maintenance work. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed191.html Cross party group of MPs has joined the Federation of Mater Builders in calling for the appointment of a dedicated Construction Minister. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed190.html Congestion Charges are putting London's buildings at risk, warns the Federation of Master Builders. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed189.html Federation of Master Builders is supporting the Government's new 'scambuster' initiative and has called upon them to do more to wage war on the rogue builders. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed188.html Broad coalition of organisations has been formed calling on the Government to cut VAT from 17.5 per cent to five per cent for all building repair and maintenance work. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed187.html Federation of Master Builders slams decision by Government to downgrade the ministerial rank of the construction minister from Minister of State, to Parliamentary Under Secretary of State. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed186.html Number of client enquiries for all types of building work has fallen to its lowest level since 2005, with 40% of builders reporting a drop in enquiries. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed185.html Taylor Wimpey and Barratt's decision to cut payments to their subcontractors and suppliers by as much as 5% is nothing short of scandalous, says the Federation of Master Builders. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed184.html Cross party group of MPs is supporting the call from the Federation of Master Builders to cut VAT for all maintenance and home improvement work. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed183.html Government funding for HSE needs to be increased if the escalation in the number of construction deaths, which has risen from 60 to 77, is to be reversed warns Federation of Master Builders. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed182.html Government must tackle Britain's growing fuel poverty, demands the Federation of Master Builders. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed181.html There is an urgent need to upgrade existing homes and make them more energy efficient and greener says the Federation of Master Builders. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed180.html Government commitment to invest over GBP4 billion in the existing housing stock ignores the fact that an estimated GBP700 million of this amount will go straight back to them in VAT. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Federation of Master Builders (FMB) http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fed/fed179.html