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Walls as a System

This guide aims to assist specifiers, designers, installers, and building owners in ensuring compatible test evidence across building components within larger systems. It addresses the common issue of designing components in isolation by promoting a holistic approach termed ‘Walls as a System.’ Developed with input from various technical experts, it provides concise design guidance aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work and the Building Safety Act Gateways.

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Entry into the 2025 Contractors Awards is now open

The FIS Contractors Awards promote and encourage high levels of craftsmanship in the finishes and interiors sector.  The awards cover a wide range of categories from complete interior fit out and drylining to sustainability and acoustic excellence.

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FIS launches Project Reuse

Encouraging reuse was highlighted as a priority for the FIS Sustainability Leadership Group, and FIS has now set up a pilot storage facility in East London to start to create a end-to end process supported by appropriate standards that will help to normalise and industrialise re-use.

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FIS Conference and AGM: Reframing Construction, building a resilient industry

We invite you to join FIS at its Conference and AGM focusing on building a resilient industry. The event aims to unite the supply chain to discuss trends, the legislative landscape, organisational competence, and resilience.

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Uniting the supply chain to raise standards and improve quality in the £10 billion Finishes, Fit-out and Interiors Sector

FIS Building Safety Act Training Module

‘The FIS Building Safety Act Introductory Course is a really helpful and targeted intervention that is most useful for anyone working in the sector.  It sets out the basics of what you need to know and how to act.  This is a complicated arena and they make it relatively   simple and accessible to all. I would recommend this course to anyone who needs a comprehensive  grounding in the Building safety Act’

Chris Hall – Siderise

Excellent

Gary Buckley – Locker and Riley

Clear and appropriate

Really good content and easily followed, would highly recommend to anyone who works in construction to get a better understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and how it impacts them

Damian Hill – SIG

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Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) was created to draw the finishes and interiors supply chain together to improve safety and quality, minimise risk, enhance productivity and help embrace innovation.

Our growing community of vetted members is made up of fit-out and specialist contractors, manufacturers and distributors involved in the supply and installation of ceilings, steel framing systems, operable walls, partitions, plastering, drylining and joinery products in every type of building.

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Why join FIS?

FIS provides specialist support for technical, commercial, business or training matters. Find out the benefits of membership

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FIS Specifiers Corner

FIS has a wealth of specialist information and services that support specification in the finishes & interiors sector

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Find an FIS member

FIS Members are subjected to ongoing audits. Find a supplier or contractor in our membership directory

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