FIS Campaigns
FIS exists to ensure our members’ voice is heard in the development of policy, technical standards and building regulations. Below we highlight some of the key campaigns we are currently focussed on against the four core themes of, fair payment and better contracts in construction, improving quality and safety, unravelling red tape and supporting innovation and investment in businesses.
Shine a light on bad practices, 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.
FIS sets out the Blueprint for Better Construction for the next Government
We are working with Government to address procurement concerns and to help end cash retentions, unreasonable contractual clauses and unfair payment practices.
FIS Calls For Construction to Consider The Responsible No
The problem is that if we don’t exercise the option of “No”, if we don’t clarify, qualify and draw the line we take responsibility for issues outside of our control, assume responsibility for compliance and sign up to damages and delays that we can’t cover.
Fire Wall Labelling – The importance of protecting a Fire Wall
Fit-out Futures
Material Shortages & Inflation
The finishes and interiors sector is facing unprecedented material shortages and inflation in a number of areas (including gypsum products, steel, fixings, insulation, sealants and adhesives and timber).
Skills Shortages
FIS Workforce Survey shows 60% of firms are anticipating skilled worker shortages this year. FIS is working to address this, but remains concerned that inflexibility in the points based immigration system is not supporting evolution.
Insurance
Significant cost increases and the introduction of new restrictions on professional indemnity (PI) insurance are preventing companies taking on projects and could delay essential work on building safety.
Net Zero
It is estimated that buildings may have 30-40 fit-outs during their lifecycle. With non-domestic buildings producing around 18% of the UK’s Carbon Emmissions, there is an increasing need to interrogate how we can safeguard the environment for future.