These frameworks define the Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Behaviours essential for each trade. We encourage you to submit your feedback by 28 February 2025.
FIS Competency Toolkit
This Toolkit provides essential guidance and tools to support FIS Members in meeting new regulatory competence requirements, providing advice on CSCS, Competency Frameworks that support our sector and details information on how to create a Competency Management Plan.
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Countdown to New Building Safety Regime
The next phase of the new Building Safety Regime will come into effect from 1 October and will affect all new buildings. For new Higher‐Risk Buildings (HRBs), the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will be the Building Control Body, with transitional arrangements...
Taxing issues
The JTC has highlighted tax issues that members should be aware of, including: Advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2023 VAT and late payment interest Tax avoidance schemes Low emission zones - tax deductible for self employed or sole traders Disposing of plant and...
Lens Blog: Support for FIS members
FIS Consultant Len Bunton talks about the work that he carries out for members, and summarises some guidance that will help member organisations to improve cash flow within their organisation. The assistance we provide usually starts with a phone call from a member...



