What is the FIS Ceilings Forum?
The FIS Ceilings Forum has been formed by specialist contractor and supplier members to address ceiling (suspended or otherwise) matters and issues in the finishes and interiors sector. The inaugural meeting of the forum took place at the Saint Gobain Innovation Centre, 95 Great Portland Street, London on Thursday 11 May 2017.
What are the likely issues that will need to be addressed?
• Reducing waste
• Getting a fully qualified and competent workforce
• Look at technology that aids, manufacture, installation and quality
• Setting and updating standards
• Look at ways to improve the health, safety and longevity of operatives on site.
• Skills development for the industry
The initial objectives of the group are:
• Develop and set technical standards as required
• Set and promote best practice in the market
• Educate and inform clients and specifiers about ceiling work
• Promote the products and skills of FIS members in this field
• Shape the market so that the correct adherence to standards is recognised and adhered to by all to the benefit of clients
• Improve on site relationships with other trades
• Monitor and deal with commercial and legal issues