Construction upturn hampered by skills shortages

Homeowners to Face Building Delays and Rising Costs

Homeowners planning renovations, extensions or repairs should brace for delays and increased costs, according to new industry data from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The FMB and CIOB’s State of Trade Survey for the second half of 2025 reveals that 72% of small and medium-sized building firms are […] The post FMB and CIOB State of Trade Survey Finds Homeowners to Face Building Delays and Risin…

Skills crisis causing 'widespread disruption' to UK building projects

Shutterstock HOMEOWNERS planning renovations, extensions or repairs should brace for delays and increased costs, according to new data from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The FMB and CIOB’s State of Trade Survey for the second half of 2025 reveals that 72% of small and medium-sized building firms are struggling with a severe shortage of skilled tradespeople. This is up from 61% in the first ha…

Construction SMEs face mounting cost pressures and insolvencies despite continuous growth, report warns

The construction sector is under strain from high numbers of insolvencies, increasing wage bills, in part linked to National Insurance changes and persistent materials price inflation, according to a report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Construction upturn hampered by skills shortages

Small builders reported rising activity in the second half of 2025, but the upturn was held back by a shortage of skilled workers needed to deliver the work. Activity increased across the market in H2 2025, with the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Chartered… The post Construction upturn hampered by skills shortages appeared first on Construction News.