by Clair Mooney | 15 Jun, 2017 | Main News Feed
Nevill Long is hosting a Spray Readymixed Finishing breakfast event, with Knauf, on 7 July at its Plymouth branch. FIS members are invited to attend free of charge.
Two live demonstrations of the Knauf Airless Finish will take place at 8 am and 10.30 am. Each session will include:
• Full demonstration of Knauf Airless Finish, showing how fast, clean and efficient the system is
• An opportunity to use the spray machine and see the benefits of a premixed finish
• Free breakfast for everyone who attends
• Machine set up and finishing, with experts on-hand to offer advice on spray machines
The event will take place at Encon Plymouth – Unit 4, Langage One, Western Wood Way, Langage Science Park, Plymouth PL7 5BE
To register your interest, please email PlymouthSprayDay@Encon.co.uk with your details, and which session you would like to attend.
by Clair Mooney | 4 Nov, 2016 | Main News Feed
FIS has launched a BIM training package, based on its BIM Toolbox, that will allow specialist contractors to demonstrate their BIM capability and complete core PQQ requirements with confidence.
Contractors completing the training will gain an understanding of the processes and terminology required for achieving BIM Level 2 – by understanding the requirements laid out in PAS 1192-2 and other BIM documents published by BSI and the Construction Industry Council.
The training will enable participants to demonstrate their BIM capability to main contractors and prequalify by completing the PQQ requirements in the relevant sections in PAS 91 and CPIx forms with appropriate evidence of compliance.
The programme will enable provide specialist contractors with the knowledge to embed practical BIM procedures and processes into their business via four options:
• A standalone BIM quality management system
• Integration of BIM procedures into your exiting ISO 9001 management system
• UKAS Accredited ISO 9001 certification with integrated BIM procedures
• An integrated management system that will secure Triple ISO certification (quality management, environmental management, health and safety management) with integrated BIM procedures.
The programme consists of a mixture of meetings and online sessions to explain the BIM process and provide ongoing feedback until completion.
For more details, contact Andrew Foy on 07528 571357 or andrew@foycertification.com
by Clair Mooney | 3 Nov, 2016 | Main News Feed
Nominate individuals you feel have made a difference to your organisation and our sector. Award entrants will be judged by a panel, led by the FIS President. The awards are free to enter and entries must be received by Wednesday 30 November 2016.
Winners will be presented at the President’s Lunch at Plaisterers’ Hall on 7 February 2017.
by Clair Mooney | 3 Nov, 2016 | Main News Feed
UK construction companies recorded a sustained expansion of overall business activity in October, led by another solid increase in residential work. New order volumes also picked up across the construction sector, but the rate of growth eased since September and remained weaker than seen prior to this summer. This contributed to a drop in business confidence regarding the year-ahead growth outlook, with the latest reading the second-lowest since May 2013.
Read the report here.