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FIS supports contractors in legal battle with Ministry of Justice

FIS CEO Iain McIlwee spoke to the BBC about the ongoing impact, from financial loss to mental strain, and why this failure exposes deep flaws in how government projects are managed.

Celebrate Excellence in Training

Recognising the Best in Plastering and Fit-Out Training

FIS Training Awards Lunch – Plaisterers’ Hall, London – 25 November 2025

Shine a light on bad practice, not our walls

A frequent concern of our members who work in the housebuilding sector relates to unfair snagging practices on internal finishes.

Change won’t happen unless we stand above the parapet, and therefore FIS is shining a light on unfair snagging practices.

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

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 membership comprises fit-out and specialist contractors, manufacturers and suppliers.  All members are vetted against a strict criteria that helps promote quality, safety and best practice in the sector.

Navigating Gateway Three

Navigating Gateway Three

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published an update on Gateway Three, based on its experience of the first applications to go through the process. Described by the BSR as the ‘moment of truth’, Gateway Three is the final checkpoint of the building safety...

New measures announced to ramp up housebuilding in London

New measures announced to ramp up housebuilding in London

The Government have announced new emergency measures to tackle the housebuilding crisis in London and unlock tens of thousands of homes across the capital. Tens of thousands of Londoners are set to benefit from emergency measures to significantly ramp up...

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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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