The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has launched a new online training module based on its industry-recognised guidance Walls as a System. Designed to support specifiers, designers, contractors, and building owners, the module promotes a holistic approach to wall system design and installation, helping to ensure compliance and compatibility across components.
Modern construction often sees building elements such as partitions, glazing, and doors specified in isolation, which can lead to performance failures and compliance issues. This training tackles that challenge head-on by focusing on how these components interact and perform together as part of a single, integrated system.
The training supports the key principles of the Building Safety Act and aligns with the RIBA Plan of Work. It covers essential topics such as:
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Ensuring fire and acoustic compatibility across wall systems
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Managing interfaces and penetrations
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Clarifying the term ‘fire wall’ and its function
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Working with raised access floors and glazed fire walls
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Understanding imposed load support and detailing
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Navigating standards and responsibilities at every project stage
Developed in collaboration with technical experts and peer-reviewed by leading organisations including ASDMA, DHF, GIRI, GAI, GPDA and PFKG, this training offers practical, relevant insight into best practices for wall design in the finishes and interiors sector.
The Walls as a System module is now available on the FIS Training Portal and is free to access for FIS members.