Policy & Industry Leadership

Driving change where it matters most. FIS works with members, government, regulators and industry partners to improve business conditions, raise standards and support a safer, fairer and more productive construction sector

Fair Payment & Better Contract Management

Promoting fairer commercial practices, balanced risks and sustainable business relationships throughout the construction supply chain.

FIS Calls For Construction to Consider The Responsible No

Empowering businesses to challenge unfair risk, unclear responsibilities and unrealistic expectations. The Responsible No helps members make informed decisions that protect both project outcomes and business resilience.

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Housing Payments

In 2026 FIS has been leading a coalition of specialist construction trade bodies in writing to Housing Minister and the National Housing Bank, calling for urgent action to address growing liquidity pressures in the housing supply chain.

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Commercial Payments Bill

The Commercial Payments Bill is the government’s plan to fix late payment in construction. The Bill will set in law a legal cap on payment periods, that statutory interest must be paid and can’t be contracted away, and, the headline measure for our sector, phases out cash retentions altogether.

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Shine a light on bad practices, not our walls

Challenging poor snagging practices that unfairly transfer responsibility and undermine confidence in specialist finishes. The campaign promotes fair assessment, clearer accountability and better collaboration across project teams.

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FIS Manifesto 2024: The Blueprint for Better Construction

Providing a roadmap for a safer, fairer and more productive construction industry. The Blueprint sets out the reforms needed to improve payment, procurement, competence and business performance.

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Fixing a broken skills system

Addressing skills shortages and helping build a diverse, competent and sustainable future workforce

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Skills Shortages

Working with industry and government to address workforce challenges. FIS champions practical solutions that support recruitment, training and long-term skills development.

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Fit-out Futures

Bringing industry together to attract new talent and strengthen career pathways. Fit-Out Futures helps ensure the finishes and interiors sector has the skills needed for future growth.

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Building Safety & Quality

Shaping new Regulation and Guidance and Supporting members to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality buildings through better processes, competence and accountability.

Better Design, Better Outcomes

FIS is championing earlier engagement with specialist contractors, clearer design responsibilities and better information exchange. By challenging the status quo improving how design develops from concept to construction, we can reduce waste, improve quality and deliver better project outcomes.

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Fire Wall Labelling – The importance of protecting a Fire Wall

Improving the protection of critical fire safety systems through clear and consistent identification. A simple measure that helps preserve the integrity of fire walls throughout a building’s life

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Sustainability and Net Zero

Supporting practical action to reduce environmental impact while delivering long-term value for clients and occupiers.

Net Zero

Helping the sector understand its role in reducing whole-life carbon emissions. FIS promotes practical approaches to sustainability, resource efficiency and circular construction.

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Business Resilience

Helping members navigate commercial pressures and create the conditions needed to invest and grow.

Insurance that works

Raising awareness of insurance challenges that increase costs and restrict project delivery. FIS continues to engage with stakeholders to support proportionate and accessible cover. The organisation is also working with providers to bring innovative products to market

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Material Shortages & Inflation

The sector is facing unprecedented material shortages and inflation in a number of areas. In this section we look at support available and actions that can be taken to protect yourself.

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The bigger picture

Viewed together, these campaigns are not separate workstreams. The Blueprint for Better Construction defines what must change. The Responsible No provides a practical framework for how change happens on projects every day.

Change comes from three directions at once, the I, We and They of the Blueprint:

I: individual action. Each business using the Responsible No, simplified contracts, competence frameworks and reuse to do the right thing on its own projects.
We: collective effort. The FIS community working together through working groups, the Passive Fire Knowledge Group, Project Reuse and shared guidance to raise standards across the sector.
They: targeted lobbying. FIS carrying a clear mandate to Government, regulators and clients, from the Commercial Payments Bill to the Building Safety Regulator, CITB and the Construction Skills Mission Board.

Together they serve one objective: an industry where businesses are empowered to make responsible decisions, fairly rewarded for doing the right thing, and supported by a regulatory and commercial framework that values competence, quality and long-term performance.