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Support Better Standards for BIM Object Data
We’re sharing a research-led initiative (led by Diane Tocco, a member of our Organisational Excellence Working Group) that explores how manufacturers manage and maintain their BIM objects—focusing on the accuracy, consistency, and structure of the data they contain....
FIS reveals finalists for its 2025 Contractors Awards
FIS is delighted to announce the shortlist for this year’s FIS Contractors Awards – a true celebration of workmanship and design in the sector. Thank you to all our members who put forward their projects, we had a fantastic number of entries, and our judges had a...
Simplify your Sub-Contract
Working with renowned, and self-proclaimed recovering, construction lawyer Sarah Fox, FIS is running an interactive workshop on Wednesday 7th May, 1.30pm – 3.30pm with the aim of creating a simple sub-contract built on the 500 words principle. Sarah has spent 10...
CPA Economic and Construction Update
The CPA's Economic and Construction Update provides an insightful summary of the latest economic and construction trends in the UK. The update covers key indicators such as the CPI inflation and core CPI inflation, UK construction average weekly earnings, UK...
CPA addresses the impact of US Tariffs
Following strong member interest, the CPA economics team has released a new briefing on the Impacts of U.S. Tariffs. This document will be revised as the situation develops, and made available to FIS members through our weekly newsletter. The latest version, includes...
FIS partners with The Skills Centre to tackle skills shortage in the finishes and interiors sector
FIS is delighted to announce its new partnership with The Skills Centre to deliver essential training and support for individuals pursuing careers in the finishes and interiors sector. This collaboration aims to address the growing skills shortage in construction,...
Celebrating 10 years of FIS
FIS is marking its 10-year anniversary this year, celebrating a decade of unwavering commitment to FIS members and the wider sector. The FIS community includes contractors, manufacturers and distributors of ceilings, partitions, plastering, drylining, operable walls,...
Build your team and help to address the skills shortage
Come and see us on 30 April at Build East Stratford FIS has partnered with The Skills Centre to deliver Skills Bootcamps to address the growing skills shortage in the finishes and interiors sector. To support this, we would like to invite you to your local Bootcamp...
Inspiring the Next Generation: Join FIS at the ‘50 Careers in a Day’ Festival
FIS is proud to be partnering with Building Our Skills to deliver an exciting Careers Festival – showcasing ‘50 Careers in a Day’ – designed to open young minds to the diverse opportunities available within the finishes and interiors sector and the wider construction...