SME housebuilders Archives

SearchLand | The competitive edge

|Date: 15 Nov 2021

SearchLand | The competitive edge

Hugh Gibbs, co-founder of SearchLand, asks ‘What can SME developers do to stay competitive?’ Small houseb ...

Hugh Gibbs, co-founder of SearchLand, asks ‘What can SME developers do to stay competitive?’ Small housebuilders have been steadily losing their market share for many years now – the proportion of new ...

15 Nov 2021
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APPG report puts the case for SME house builders

|Date: 06 Apr 2021

APPG report puts the case for SME house builders

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for SME House Builders has released its report, ‘Ways to improve ...

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for SME House Builders has released its report, ‘Ways to improve the planning system in the UK’, which identifies many of the barriers small and medium sized h ...

06 Apr 2021
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Finance | Can 100% full development funding remove a barrier to building

|Date: 28 Feb 2019

Finance | Can 100% full development funding remove a barrier to building

Finance is often cited by SME housebuilders as one of the main barriers to building more homes. PHPD caug ...

Finance is often cited by SME housebuilders as one of the main barriers to building more homes. PHPD caught up with Jason Tebb, Chief Operating Officer, Go Develop, to find out more details about the ...

28 Feb 2019
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FMB Column | Builders show resolve

|Date: 20 Feb 2019

FMB Column | Builders show resolve

Small builders remain resilient despite significant headwinds – according to the latest Federation of Mas ...

Small builders remain resilient despite significant headwinds – according to the latest Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) State of Trade Survey – says Brian Berry from the FMB. The construction ind ...

20 Feb 2019
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NFB urges the Government to make Brexit work for SMEs

|Date: 08 Jun 2018

NFB urges the Government to make Brexit work for SMEs

With fewer than 300 days until the UK officially leaves the EU, the NFB has aired concerns that the Gover ...

With fewer than 300 days until the UK officially leaves the EU, the NFB has aired concerns that the Government has not set out in greater detail its vision of the future relationship between the UK an ...

08 Jun 2018
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FMB: SME builders now better represented on CITB Board

|Date: 04 Jun 2018

FMB: SME builders now better represented on CITB Board

The appointment of two construction SME representatives to the CITB Board is an important step forward, a ...

The appointment of two construction SME representatives to the CITB Board is an important step forward, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the CITB’s announcement rega ...

04 Jun 2018
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New discussion paper explores how to deliver more homes in Scotland

|Date: 31 May 2018

New discussion paper explores how to deliver more homes in Scotland

Homes for Scotland (HFS) has published a discussion paper on the actions required to meet the country's h ...

Homes for Scotland (HFS) has published a discussion paper on the actions required to meet the country's housing need and demand. From the planning system to land reform, there is much current debate a ...

31 May 2018
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Welsh Government loan fund will boost SME builders, says FMB Cymru

|Date: 24 May 2018

Welsh Government loan fund will boost SME builders, says FMB Cymru

The multi-million-pound Welsh Government fund established to help small builders will boost housebuilding ...

The multi-million-pound Welsh Government fund established to help small builders will boost housebuilding in Wales, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Cymru. Commenting on the announ ...

24 May 2018
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FMB: Government must transform how it works with construction post-Carillion

|Date: 21 May 2018

FMB: Government must transform how it works with construction post-Carillion

The Government must learn from Carillion by enforcing fair payment and opening up public sector contracts ...

The Government must learn from Carillion by enforcing fair payment and opening up public sector contracts to smaller firms, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on th ...

21 May 2018
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Over 70% of small construction firms on a knife edge due to late payments

|Date: 10 May 2018

Over 70% of small construction firms on a knife edge due to late payments

Latest research reveals that the number of small construction firms struggling financially has risen dram ...

Latest research reveals that the number of small construction firms struggling financially has risen dramatically since last year. The findings come amidst fears over the knock-on effect to the supply ...

10 May 2018
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