The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the appointment of Lord Callanan as having responsibility for UK construction, calling it a welcome reassurance to the building industry at a time of political uncertainty. Lord Callanan is minister for business, energy and corporate responsibility. His new authority over the construction portfolio was confirmed by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on 11 July.
Brian Berry, the FMB’s chief executive, said: “Lord Callanan is well known to many in the building industry through his work on climate change and the need to retrofit existing homes. This experience will be invaluable as Lord Callanan takes up the construction portfolio and hopefully will provide a welcome boost to those builders working in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector.
“Top of the list for Master Builders is the need to tackle the skills and material shortages that are plaguing small building companies. The FMB looks forward to working with the minister over the coming months.”
