by Clair Mooney | Nov 16, 2018 | Main News Feed
The Minutes of the 2018 AGM which took place at the FIS Conference at Worsley Park Marriott Hotel can be downloaded here.
by Clair Mooney | Nov 16, 2018 | Main News Feed
FIS launched its hugely successful #iBuiltThis2019 competition at the WorldSkills UK Live event at the NEC in Birmingham.
#iBuiltThis is a visual campaign, image led aiming to celebrate the skills, talent within the construction industry and showcase projects people have built in relation to the built environment. FIS chief executive Iain McIlwee said “we chose to launch the competition at WorldSkills UK Live because the event is all about helping young people go further, faster in their careers, gaining the skills that employers need most. Not to mention the Skills Show is the UK’s largest careers show, attracting over 72,000 visitors each year and engaging with colleges and young people here will help us to get some exciting entries for the 2019 competition”.
This simple competition is designed to promote careers in construction and get young people, the construction industry and the public to participate and show how proud they are of their contribution to the UK built environment in a fun, exciting and light-hearted way.
To encourage young people to get involved, the competition has been divided into three age groups with some fabulous prizes to be won: 13 and under (for the 2018 competition the prize was a family trip to Legoland with an overnight stay at Castle Hotel, 14-18 (an iPhone X) and 19 (a getaway for two adults in one of Canopy & Stars exclusive properties in the UK). We would like entrants to share a picture of themselves with an image of a completed project they have built, or helped to build and enter on the competition platform when it opens.
Encouraging photos of new buildings of any type, whether they’re made from Lego, Meccano, sand or even chocolate. Images of iconic buildings and breath taking fit-out and interiors will be used to inspire people to see construction as a career of choice. The entries received will be diverse in both built environment images and the roles involved in their construction and images will be used to educate new entrants afterwards.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at UK Construction Week between 8–10 October 2019 by TV personality and architect George Clarke.
Nathan Garnett, Event Director of UK Construction Week said “it is the simplicity of this initiative that makes it so brilliant. Anybody can enter, it embraces all forms of social media and it reminds us of the simply joy in making stuff and at the same time how construction is building our future. There was a great crop of entries in 2018 across the different age contests from Lego builds to intricate brickwork and relaxation spaces innovatively designed and built. What better place to host this than at UK Construction Week, which is all about showcasing this brilliant industry. I was particularly delighted to see so many of the 2018 competition finalists and winners attend with their friends and family so they got to see some of the innovation and progressive thinking that is driving our sector forwards.”
To find out more on how you can partner with us email skills@thefis.org or visit our website at: https://www.thefis.org/skills-hub/i-built-this-2019/
by Clair Mooney | Nov 16, 2018 | Main News Feed
FIS will be exhibiting at the Quality in Construction Summit – book your place with special offer.
FIS is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Quality in Construction Summit on the 27 November 2018 in Manchester. Iain McIlwee will be speaking about some of the vital ingredients of constructing safer buildings and practical steps that contractors can implement to drive improvement. This is a simple, structured approach to managing compliance and competency issues through a focus on Product, Process and People and touch on some of the issues that the Finishes and Interiors Sector would like to consign to Room 101.
The event is aimed at professionals who have a quality-related remit within the construction sector, at a strategic or operational level. It will be an opportunity for them to network, learn, share and develop ideas to improve quality levels within their organisations and sector.
We have secured a special offer for our members, insert the code FIS99 for £99 +VAT tickets. Book your place using this link: https://bit.ly/2BXSArC
by Clair Mooney | Nov 15, 2018 | Main News Feed
FIS has added Fire Door Installation to its directory search, so if you install Fire Doors, let the office know so we can update your records.
35% of all FIS website visitors use the membership directory, so it’s important to check your company details and offering are up to date. Contact the office on 0121 707 0077 or email info@thefis.org to update your details.
by Clair Mooney | Nov 15, 2018 | Main News Feed
FIS members are invited to attend Croner’s Employment Law and Health & Safety Seminars free to charge. Hear from expert speakers, who will share their insights into the employment law and health and safety trends that will affect your organisation in the near future. Seminars are being held on:
27 November from 10:00am to 3:00pm – Newcastle
7 December from 10:00am to 13:00pm – Bristol
13 December from 10:00am to 13:00pm – Hinckley
Register directly with Croner. Full details are available here..
by Clair Mooney | Nov 12, 2018 | Main News Feed
A construction skills card fraudster has been jailed for more than three years following a police investigation which saw him charged under Section 9 of the Fraud Act 2006 for the production and sale of fake documents.
Online trader Andrew Weeks was caught following an investigation by Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards. During the investigation it was discovered that Mr Weeks was manufacturing construction industry skill cards at his printing firm (Nuneaton Print) and selling them via his website. Mr Weeks pleading guilty to the manufacture of fake documents and was sentenced on 19 October at Warwick Crown Court.
The investigation was supported with information from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and a number of card schemes including the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
Graham Wren, Chief Executive at CSCS said: “This is another example of the industry working together to tackle card fraud. CSCS will always support the authorities to identify and act against those attempting to deceive construction employers. This case also highlights the need for thorough card checks, ideally electronically, to ensure construction workers are who they say they are and have the correct qualifications for the job they do on site.”
Mr Weeks was also sued by CSCS for copyright infringement and ordered to pay damages of £6,000.
Ian Sidney, Fraud Manager at CITB said: “This sentence shows just how serious construction card fraud is and the lengths that CITB and the whole industry will go to in order to stamp it out. The use of fake cards could easily lead to accidents, injuries or even fatalities where contractors do not have the required skills, training or qualifications. Employers must remain vigilant when checking workers’ documentation and keep an eye out for any suspicious activity.”
What to do if you spot a fraudulent card
Employers are urged to conduct regular checks on cards. If you think you know someone using a fraudulent card you should:
- Retain the card if possible
- Make photocopies of front and back
- Record cardholder’s name and address
- Ask the cardholder where the card was obtained from
- Call the local police and report the matter
- Refuse access to site (subject to company rules)
- Forward copies of all evidence to CITB Quality Assurance Team, Building 16, Bircham Newton, King’s Lynn, PE31 6RH, marked ‘SUSPECTED FRAUDULENT CARD’ with details of the crime number given by local police.
- You can also email Report.it@citb.co.uk .
by Clair Mooney | Nov 9, 2018 | Main News Feed
The construction industry experienced modest growth in the third quarter of 2018, following a weather-related boost to activity in Q2, according to the latest quarterly CPA survey of product manufacturers, contractors, civil engineers and SME builders.
Read the full details in this week’s CPA weekly notes.
by Clair Mooney | Nov 6, 2018 | Main News Feed
The latest CPA Trade Survey shows that during Q3, 27% of product manufacturers, 25% of main contractors, 16% of SME builders and 10% of civil engineering firms reported an increase in activity. However, on balance, 80% of main contractors reported a rise in materials and labour costs, 90% of product manufacturers reported an increase in fuel costs and cost rises for civil engineering contractors reached a three-year high.
CPA Trade Survey October 2018
by Clair Mooney | Nov 1, 2018 | Main News Feed
FIS will today (1 November) launch its 2019 sector-wide digital Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
We urge all FIS members to complete the TNA and submit by 21 February 2019. Submissions will provide evidence for the whitepaper on the overall skills need and workforce sustainability of our sector. All those completing the TNA will automatically receive a digital copy.
The data obtained will allow us to make year-on-year comparisons from three years of TNA results. This sector engagement process will continue up to 2020.
Led by FIS Sector Skills Engagement Manager Amanda Scott, the result allows us to accurately forecast the demand needs for skills and technical qualifications required to meet your contractual obligations over the next financial year. “To ensure we meet our membership’s reported demand and engage our supply chain of approved training providers and partners to fill demand, your response is critical.”
Amanda and the skills team will be engaging with all members, offering advice and completion support. Email amandascott@thefis.org
The infographic below highlights some of the key analysis findings of the TNA 2018
General Information
• Ideally, this survey should be completed by the dedicated person in your organisation responsible for training and development planning, such as a training officer or human resources officer
• All responses for future forecasts should be accurate based on the date of return
• Your TNA returns will be held in confidence and in line with the FIS privacy and data protection policy
• The TNA has an inbuilt save function. You will be asked for your email address and a unique link will be sent to your address returning you to the last question you worked on
Should you require any assistance in completing any section(s) please contact the Project Manager Amanda Scott by email: amandascott@thefis.org where individual appointments can be booked.
by Clair Mooney | Oct 25, 2018 | Main News Feed
FIS launched its #BuildersBrewcampaign at UK Construction Week on 10 October to coincide with World Mental Health day. The campaign is designed to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing in the construction industry.
Recent reports from The Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that between 2010 and 2015, more than 1,400 construction workers in the UK took their own lives, making male construction workers the demographic most at risk of suicide in the UK. Further research shows that mental health issues accounted for a third of the construction industry’s absences and that at any one time around 350,000 workers could be suffering from mental health problems.
The #BuildersBrew campaign encourages people not to bottle-up, but to open-up and talk about issues that are causing, stress, anxiety or depression with colleagues over a mug of tea or coffee. The campaign also reminds us all to be vigilant of the signs in our colleagues and offer support where we can. In the run up to UK Construction Week, a social media campaign was run on Twitter and Instagram platforms asking people to share images of their #BuildersBrew, a photo of themselves with their mug/coffee talking about mental health in all the different environments to visually show the support people have given for mental health. An image gallery was created on the FIS stand at UK Construction Week, which received a lot of attention and support.
In addition, FIS teamed up with the Digital College and UK Construction Week to offer a free course; An Awareness of Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace course at a breakfast briefing at UK Construction Week which was attended by FIS members and partners.
FIS CEO Iain McIlwee was interviewed about this issue by FIX radio at the show which was broadcast live on air at the exhibition and said “raising awareness of mental health and taking positive actions to improve health and wellbeing in construction is imperative. We need to move beyond the stereotypes of the building industry and wake up to the reality that people working in construction are three times more likely to take their own life than those in other professions. Mental health issues impact all of us all at some point in our lives, we often like to think we are bullet proof, but there are times when all of us have our resilience tested and we need help from people around us.
Through #BuildersBrew we are encouraging people to take positive, proactive action to support each other and drive the message home that its acceptable to talk about these issues and imperative that we put an arm around the shoulder of colleagues that may be struggling. Far from being a sign of weakness, talking openly is a sign of strength and something we should be applauding and encouraging.”
Throughout the course of three days FIS and Digital College sold #BuildersBrew travel mugs raising money for the Lighthouse Club charity which specialises in providing financial and emotional support to the construction community and their families. These mugs can still be purchased via www.thefis.org/about-us/builders-brew/
David Stephenson, Founder and MD of Digital College said “it was been great collaborating with FIS on the #BuildersBrew campaign and delivering the mental health awareness course at UK Construction Week. The Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing course is an ideal way to raise awareness at all levels in the construction industry, we want to make people aware that it only takes one hour of your time to complete the course online, making learning very easy, accessible and affordable for your organisation”.
The #BuildersBrew campaign is an ongoing initiative and FIS would like people to submit images of themselves with their mugs of tea and coffee to support and post to @fisorg on our Instagram and Twitter platforms.
by Clair Mooney | Oct 25, 2018 | Main News Feed
CITB has launched its Digital Skills report – the first in a series of three in its Changing Construction, Changing Skills campaign. ‘Unlocking Construction’s Digital Future: A Skills Plan for Industry‘ provides evidence to help inform decision-making by the construction sector and CITB concerning digital skills.
This report found that the scope for what digital could be used to achieve in construction is vast, however industry is far from realising the full scale of the opportunities. It also sets out digital competency scales and spectrums for the industry.
The report also found that:
• Digital construction is understood to mean different things by different people: Many assume digital construction means Building Information Modelling (BIM) but it is wider than that.
• Much tech that is being used is not at the cutting edge of what is available: Drones, smartphones and tablets are increasingly widely used but really innovative tech – if used at all – is generally limited to small pilots or trials.
• Data and its effective collection, communication and management are central to digital transformation.
• Tech-specific skills aren’t the problem – the broader skills and competencies at various levels need to be addressed.
For an overview, please watch this clip.
by Clair Mooney | Oct 15, 2018 | Main News Feed
FIS announced the winners of its flagship #iBuiltThis2018 awards at a Champagne reception at UK Construction Week on 9 October 2018. This simple competition is designed to promote careers in construction and get young people, the construction industry and the public to participate and show how proud they are of their contribution to the UK built environment in a fun, exciting and light-hearted way. The winners and runners-up were presented with their awards by architect and host of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces, George Clarke.
The winners were:
• 13 and under age category was Hollie Baynes with her submission the House of Horrors
• 14 to 18 age category was Naomi Hamilton with her entry An Arch
• 19 plus age category was Jamie Hubbard with his entry The Ivy House
Nathan Garnett, Event Director of UK Construction Week said “it is the simplicity of this initiative that makes it so brilliant. Anybody can enter, it embraces all forms of social media and it reminds us of the simple joy in making stuff and at the same time how construction is building our future. There was a great crop of entries across the different age contests from Lego builds to intricate brickwork and relaxation spaces innovatively designed and built. What better place to host this than at UK Construction Week, which is all about showcasing this brilliant industry? I was particularly delighted to see so many of the finalists and winners attend with their friends and family so they got to see some of the innovation and progressive thinking that is driving our sector forwards.”
A key aim is to showcase construction as the exciting and diverse sector it is with its huge breadth of disciplines and career opportunities to help attract new entrants. It allows people of all ages to enter and show their building skills and the projects they have built and in doing so hopes to inspire new entrants into the sector and visually show what amazing work is being produced at all levels.
Iain McIlwee FIS CEO said: “the construction industry employs around 3.1 million people, that equates to one in ten people working in the UK, but instead of a career of first choice we seem all too often to drop down to being a last resort and this absolutely belies the truth. We want people to know that the UK construction industry is a power house for the economy and has something for everyone, a trade, a profession or perhaps a combination of both! We need the craftsmen, the tradesmen, the site workers, the surveyors, the designers, the engineers, the project managers and the digital experts who will help us to disrupt and develop the industry. This industry is evolving fast and we need the people to help us deliver world-class solutions that make the UK the best place in the world to live work and play.”
#iBuiltThis2019 will be launched at the World Skills Live show at the NEC in Birmingham 15-17 November 2018. For more information about #iBuiltThis2019 campaign or if you would like to get involved email: skills@thefis.org or visit www.thefis.org/skills-hub/i-built-this-2018/
by Clair Mooney | Oct 8, 2018 | Main News Feed
Notification is hereby given of the AGM for the Finishes and Interiors Sector Ltd which will take place on 1 November 2018 at 10.30am. To download the AGM notification click here.
The accounts for year-end 2017 can be found here.
by Clair Mooney | Oct 5, 2018 | Main News Feed
Prompted by the collapse of Carillion and widespread outrage about its back-stop of 120-day payment terms despite being signed up to the prompt payment code, the move to pay 90% of undisputed invoices from SMEs within five-days, comes as the Government tries to reboot its late payment measures with a call for evidence on the best way to tackle the scourge once and for all. Some of the latest measures being looked at are empowering trade bodies to highlight the best and worst practices in payment behaviour and forcing company boards to have a non-executive director responsible for prompt payment performance.
Small Business Commissioner Paul Uppal will join the Prompt Payment Code’s Compliance Board to try and reassert its relevance to industry.
Further reform to the Code is to be considered including whether the small business commissioner should have a greater role in its administration.
FIS chief executive Iain McIlwee commented; “You can’t argue with the sentiment, but we have proven time and again that there is no sticking plaster to the endemic problem of unfair payment. There are a multitude of ways in which dues are not paid and retentions is front and centre. We fully support the Build UK aim to ban retentions, but the timescales concern us. Cashflow and the resultant contractual wrangling undermine absolutely collaboration and productivity in construction, to truly emerge as a world-class sector we need to move to a 21st Century way to ensure money flows effectively through the supply chain and no business, small or large is put at risk by archaic and unfair practices.”
Cabinet Office Minister for Implementation Oliver Dowden said: “We expect the highest payment standards from both government and big business.
“That is why we will commit to central government aiming to pay 90% of undisputed invoices from small and medium-sized businesses within five days. Small firms can also report poor payment practices via our Mystery Shopper service, which ensures their voices are heard.
“We are listening to businesses and doing more than ever to level the playing field for small businesses to win work in the public sector.”
Federation of Small Businesses, national chairman Mike Cherry said: “Late payment is the biggest challenge affecting small businesses and it is good to see the government getting serious about this issue, especially when it comes to large firms paying their supply chains promptly.
“The voluntary Prompt Payment Code is not working when it allows signatories like Carillion to pay on terms of over 120 days, so we want to see a new tough and transparent compliance regime being proposed.
“It is a positive step that central government will set an example – paying 90% of undisputed invoices from small and medium-sized businesses within five days.”
The Government call for evidence will be open until 29 November and the government is encouraging, businesses, trade associations and other interested parties such as academics to contribute their views to it.
by Clair Mooney | Oct 3, 2018 | Main News Feed
On Friday 28 September 2018, FIS held its third Scottish Awards Lunch at Trades Hall in Glasgow. Over 160 members and guests attended the event to hear the winners announced and welcome new FIS chief exective to the helm.
FIS President Andrew Smith opened proceedings and raised a toast to the awards, with the compliments of Forza Doors. Guest speaker and compere Chick Young provided the entertainment, ensuring a fantastic time was had by all.
Award Winners
Interior Fit Out (supported by Fit Out Futures)
Gold – Veitchi Interiors for its installation ay Anderson High School in the Shetland Isles. Ryder Architecture also received an award.
Silver – Scotwood Interiors for its project at LifeArc in Edinburgh.
Partial Fit Out (supported by Women in Fit Out)
Gold – Linear Projects for its installation at the Macallan Distillery and Visitor Centre in Moray. Architect Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners also received an award.
Silver – Brian Hendry Interiors for its project at Holy Trinity School in Glasgow.
Suspended Ceilings (sponsored by Nevill Long)
Gold – Brian Hendry Interiors for its installation at Hawkhead Care Home and Day Care Centre in Renfrewshire. Unum Partnership and Page /Park also received an award.
SIlver – Carter Ceilings for its contract at Kelvinbridge Subway Station in Glasgow.
Plasterwork (supported by #BuildersBrew)
Gold – Ryedale Interiors for its project at the SOAR Intu Shopping Centre in Braehead. CD Architects also received an award.
Partitioning (supported by SpecFinish)
Gold – Worksmart Contracts for its project at Edrington Group Head Office in Glasgow. Architect Form Design also received an award.
Silver – Planet Partitioning for its installation at Cirrus Logic in Edinburgh.
Drywall Construction (supported by BuildBack)
Gold – Brian Hendry Interiors for its project at Holy Trinity School in Glasgow. Norr Architects also received an award.
Judges’ Award (sponsored by Minster)
Gold – Veitchi Interiors for its contract at Kelvinhaugh Street Student Accommodation in Glasgow. ICA Architects also received an award.
Silver – Clansman Interiors for its project at Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire.
Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Now Get Qualified)
Winner – Robbie Sproul, a ceiling fixer apprentice at Brian Hendry Interiors.
Our nominated Charity was Street Soccer Scotland and prizes for the Charity Draw were donated by Brian Hendry Interiors, Minster, Scotwood Interiors, British Gypsum and Linear Projects. Generous attendees helped to raise £1,818.
From all the team here at FIS, we would like to say congratulations to all winners. Visit our Facebook page to see all the photos from the Scottish Awards Lunch.
The website image gallery can be found here.
by Clair Mooney | Oct 2, 2018 | Main News Feed
MHCLG has published the following statement on its website following yesterday’s announcement.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-new-housing-measures
The statement includes the following key points
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy the government established a comprehensive building safety programme that included an independent review on fire safety and building regulations. In the summer the government published its response to this review and said it would ban the use of combustible materials on external walls of high-rise buildings subject to consultation.
Following this consultation the government has today (1 October 2018) confirmed that it will take forward this ban on all high-rise buildings that contains flats, as well as hospitals, residential care premises and student accommodation above 18 metres.
This ban will be delivered through changes to building regulations guidance and will limit materials available to products achieving a European classification of Class A1 or A2.
It is unclear from this statement exactly what products will be banned and what impact this will have on projects either in planning or under construction.
The ban which will come into effect later this year as a change to the Building regulations. Meanwhile if you are involved in the supply or installation of materials on external walls of high-rise buildings we recommend that you discuss this with the delivery team to reduce your risk going forward.
by Clair Mooney | Sep 19, 2018 | Main News Feed
FIS will exhibiting at UK Construction Week at the NEC in Birmingham from 9 to 11 October. Come and see us at stand M112. We have a great line up of activities organised, including:
• 9 October 2018 – Our #iBuiltThis2018 awards ceremony at the Surfaces and Materials hub from 15:00. George Clarke will be announcing the winners of the competition and you will have the chance to network with industry leaders and peers.
• 9 October – attend our industry leading CPD sessions with Joe Cilia and Andrew Way on Design and Installation of Light Gauge Steel Infill Framing (and why this is not drylining for exteriors) from 10:45 – 11:45 at CPD Hub 2
• 9 October – CPD seminar with Joe Cilia on Product Process People (PPP) a simple process to provide evidence of compliance in light of the Edinburgh Schools Report and Dame Judith Hackitt’s Review from 13:45 – 14:45 at CPD Hub 2
• 10 October – Register for the free Mental Health Awareness training course taking place as a breakfast briefing at the Surfaces and Materials hub from 08:30 – 10:00. This is part of the #BuildersBrew campaign aimed at raising awareness of mental health.
• 9 and 10 October – Our new CEO Iain McIlwee will be in attendance to host you and speak to you all about how FIS can help you.
by Clair Mooney | Sep 14, 2018 | Main News Feed
Small house builders predict that skills shortages in the building industry will hamper housing delivery and will eventually overtake access to finance as a bigger barrier to building new homes, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Key results from the FMB’s House Builders’ Survey 2018, the only annual assessment of small and medium sized (SME) house builders in England, include:
- The percentage of SME house builders saying that a shortage of skilled workers is a major barrier to their ability to build more new homes rose to 44% (up from 42% in 2017)
- A lack of available and viable land tops the list as the most commonly cited barrier (59%) to increasing housing delivery and almost two-thirds of SME house builders (62%) believe that the number of opportunities for small site development are actually decreasing (up from 54% in 2017)
- Nearly half of small house builders (46%) say access to finance is a major barrier to their ability to build more new homes
- More than half (51%) of SME house builders view the planning system as a major constraint on their ability to grow and ‘inadequate resourcing of planning departments’ was again rated as the most significant cause of delay in the planning application process for the third year in a row
- When asked to look ahead over the next three years, more firms cited skills shortages as a likely barrier to growth than access to finance.
FIS remain highly concerned about the skills mix in and around our sector and not just in housing – the potential impact on build-out and quality is significant. From statistics developed with Home Builders Federation (HBF) we know that we will need 3,320 dryliners/plasterers to meet the government target to build 300,000 houses, 400 tradespeople in our occupations per 10,000 houses built. Housing currently makes up approximately one third of our sector but with the growth forecast leaning towards this area of construction backed by Government’s very clear objective. We see that the gap is growing and there is a hole in the bucket!
At the FIS we see this as our number one challenge and, in addition to reaching into schools, new apprenticeship trailblazers and working with colleges and local employers to ensure that those studying for a diploma find employment, our sector leading BuildBack campaign is already up and running targeting the longer term unemployed to refocus and reskill them to help meet this demand. We must recognise this is a systemic problem and ensure that, working with CITB, the Skills Challenge Fund and as a group of trade bodies that our efforts are not on sticking plaster solutions, but fundamental and wholescale cultural change that will deliver us the numbers and quality of people that we need, sustainably.
To access the full survey click here; FMB’s House Builders’ Survey 2018, the only annual assessment of small and medium sized (SME) house builders in England.
by Clair Mooney | Sep 10, 2018 | Main News Feed
The Home Building Skills Partnership, NHBC and Hamilton Deed are pleased to announce the next phase of fully funded training courses, focusing on assistant/ site manager and sales advisor roles. These training courses link closely with the Skills Frameworks and will help to improve industry standards and build quality across the home building sector.
This is a great opportunity for home builders and supply chain organisations to develop their workforce and increase value within their organisations at very little cost. However, places are limited and will be completed on a first come, first served basis for every organisation.
To book your place, visit https://www.hbf.co.uk/policy/home-building-skills-partnership/training/
The training courses focus on a range of topics covering the following CITB approved standards which are linked to the skills frameworks and current training needs:
• Building Regs and Control for Residential Homes
• Defect Prevention
• Develop and Maintain a Home Build Programme
• Interpreting Plans and Drawings
• Defect Prevention Introduction
• Effective Snagging and Pre-Handover Checks
• Hazards & Controls Associated with the Home Building Sector
• Home Build Site Management – People Management
• Home Build Handover
To ensure as many home builders and supply chain organisations access the training as possible, company capping will be limited to £10k. Please note, due to training being fully funded there are limited training places available. We advise you to book early to avoid disappointment.
by Clair Mooney | Sep 7, 2018 | Main News Feed
On Monday 3 September Stortford Interiors and the FIS celebrated the launch of their flagship three-year youth engagement apprenticeship programme, Project Futures at the Broadgate Welcome Centre in London, hosted by British Land.
The event celebrated the first wave of new Project Futures apprentices who will embark on both carpentry and drylining apprenticeships, working on the British Land Broadgate Estates and help build our capital city.
The launch was attended by representatives across the supply chain, from the client themselves, tier one contactors Sir Robert McAlpine and Laing O’Rourke, Camden Council, the FIS President, CITB, journalists and many other partner stakeholders in support of Project Futures.
Full coverage of the celebration launch event and how Stortford Interiors has launched an innovative and committed SME response to the UK sector skills crisis based on their core values will be available over the next few weeks. For information on how you can work with the FIS in creating your own apprenticeship onboarding process and attack the skills gap contact Amanda Scott, FIS Sector Skills Engagement Manager via amandascott@thefis.org
