FIS announces Innovation Awards Shortlist

FIS announces Innovation Awards Shortlist

FIS has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Innovation Awards. The awards aim to shine a light on innovation, debunking the myth that our sector is not innovative. The Awards comprise three categories, Digital, Sustainability and Product. A judging panel was set up for each category, who indpendently assesed all entries.

Digital

  • Chalkstring for its cloud-based cost management software platform, Chalkstring
  • Circuland for its an AI-powered platform, Circuland
  • Material Index for its digital reuse platform

Sustainability

  • F&T Terrix for its Spray Plaster and Paint System
  • The Pallet LOOP and British Gypsum for its collaboration for closing the LOOP on pallet waste together
  • X Frame for its circular built solutions

Product

  • Architectural Wallsz for its Fire Rated Back-to-Back Headwall
  • British Gypsum for its Gypframe LF Connectors
  • Selo for FumaCE
  • Simplis The Access Panel Company for its FrameSmart Fitting Kit

Congratulations to those who made the shortlist, and thank you to everyone who entered. The winners will be announced at the winners at the FIS Awards Ceremony on 26 February in London. Reserve your place here.

Training Awards Shortlist Announced

Training Awards Shortlist Announced

The shortlist for the 2024 Training Awards has been determined by our panel of judges.

Celebrating excellence and achievement in plastering, interior trades and related professional occupations, the Training Awards are a collaboration between FIS and the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers.

These awards acknowledge the accomplishments of apprentices and students who have exceeded expectations, training delivery by colleges and training providers, mentors and others who have supported sector training, and lifetime contribution to sector training.

Apprentice of  the Year – Plastering Shortlist

  • Paige Martin of Drywall Contracts
  • Newton Robinson of Andrew J Winner Plastering
  • Oliver Berwick of Decorative and Ornamental Plastering

Apprentice / Student of the Year – Interior Trades Shortlist

  • Shaun McKenna of Errigal Contracts
  • Jason Russell of Measom Dryline
  • Jacob Jack Milsom of Tapper Interiors

Student of the Year – Plastering Shortlist

  • Alicia Johnson studying at the City of Liverpool College
  • Ruby Hillary, studying at Coleg Llandrillo
  • Tyler Davies-Brown studying at The College Merthyr Tydfil

Professional Apprentice of the Year Shortlist

  • Michael Dillon of OCL London
  • Jake Jones of Measom Dryline
  • Ben Holden of OCL Facades

Training Provider / College of the Year Shortlist

  • Barnsley College
  • Carlisle College
  • Craven College
  • Llandrillo College Rhos on Sea
  • NPTC Group of Colleges
  • Shropshire Training Academy

Formula Trophy Shortlist

  • BCS Plaster Moulding
  • KLLangton Decorative Plasterwork
  • South Lanarkshire College

FIS Member Training Programme Shortlist

  • Locker and Riley
  • Optima Products
  • Zentia

Training Champion Shortlist

  • Kate Kerslake
  • Terry McDermott
  • Dan Plosky

Rising Star Shortlist

  • James Brennan
  • Craig Dyson
  • Edward Tapper

Congratulations to all the nominees for their hard work and dedication in pursuing their academic goals!

If you’re interested in attending the ceremony and joining us in celebrating the winners, book your place here.

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Celebrating excellence at the 2024 FIS Scottish Awards

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The FIS Scottish Awards are a celebration of the exceptional work and diverse range of projects carried out in Scotland. On 20 September, the awards ceremony was held at the impressive voco Grand Central Glasgow. The event was hosted by ex-professional footballer Chris Sutton and was well-attended, with guests eagerly anticipating the announcement of this year’s winners.

The ceremony began with a short speech from FIS Chief Executive Iain McIlwee followed by a welcome address from FIS President Philip Brown, who highlighted the organisation’s activities in 2024 and plans for the future.

After a fantastic three-course lunch, the presentation of the awards began. The winners were as follows:

Gold Award in the Specialist Installation – under £1m category: Carter Ceilings for its installation at the Wallyford Leaning Campus in Mussellburgh.

Silver Award in the Specialist Installation – under £1m category:  Glasgow Ceilings for its installation at the Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub in Wishaw.

Gold Award in the Specialist Installation – over £1m category: Roskel Contracts for its installation at the Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow, School of Health and Wellbeing.

Silver Award in the Specialist Installation – over £1m category: C.C.L Interiors for its installation at the Platform at Central Quay in Glasgow.

Gold Award in the Interior Fit-Out category: Scotwood Interiors for its installation at Rabbies in Edinburgh.

Silver Award in the Interior Fit-Out category: W.M.R Contractors for its Foyer Refurbishment in Glasgow.

Project of the Year: Roskel Contracts for its installation at the Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow, School of Health and Wellbeing.

Apprentice of the Year: Ethan Gandy, Ceiling Installation Apprentice at Brian Hendry Interiors.  With his commitment to personal development and consistent high standards, Ethan did not follow the traditional route into construction, but created opportunities to allow this pathway to open up.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Ian Young of Zentia. Described as an inspirational professional who has worked in the ceilings sector for over 40 years spanning many roles from sales manager right through to training delivery. Having retired in 2020, Ian returned to the sector to maintain continuity of training at the Zentia installation school. He now delivers training to a varied audience from office-based internal staff to ceiling supervisors and has trained thousands over the years.

Congratulations to all our winners, and to everyone who entered.

FIS Awards Brochure

You can read all about the winning projects and individuals here.

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Scottish Awards 2024 Shortlist Announced

Scottish Awards 2024 Shortlist Announced

Join us on 20 September in Glasgow for our annual Scottish Awards Lunch at which we honour the outstanding projects completed by our members in Scotland. The FIS Scottish Awards showcase the remarkable achievements of our members, with each project undergoing rigorous examination by our judges. From on-site visits to comprehensive judging criteria, every aspect is carefully evaluated to recognise excellence in the field.

The standard of entries into this year’s Awards as always was extremely high, so congratulations to all companies that entered. The shortlisted projects are:

Specialist Installation under £1m:

Specialist Installation over £1m:

Interior Fit Out:

In addition to these categories, we will also be recognising individual achievements with awards for Apprentice of the Year and Lifetime Achievement.

You can book to attend here.

Celebrating innovation in the finishes and interiors sector

Celebrating innovation in the finishes and interiors sector

FIS announced the winners of its 2024 Innovation Awards at a ceremony held at is Conference in London on 27 February.

In front of a packed audience at the Business Design Centre, the winners of the FIS Innovation Awards were announced and presented. The Awards recognise and celebrate innovation in the finishes and interiors sector showcasing companies that are paving the way for greater efficiency and collaboration. The awards comprised four categories: Product Fit-Out, Product FF&E, Digital and Sustainability.

All entries were independently assessed by a panel of expert judges and the winner of each category was announced in front of a live audience. The winner of each category was then invited to deliver a short pitch on their innovation to the audience, who then determined the overall 2024 Innovation of the Year winner.

The 2024 award winners are:

Innovation of the Year
IOBAC UK for its contamination free flooring installation tabs

Digital
PlanRadar for its SaaS field management platfor, PlanRadar

Product – Fit Out
Fire Stop Products for SpeedCutter

Product – FF&E
Box Strap for its Box Strap bracket

Sustainability
IOBAC UK for its contamination free flooring installation tabs

The awards and event were supported by sponsors Troldtekt, Protektor, EPD Insulation Group, Canary Wharf Contractors and SpecFinish

Find out more about the winners and shortlist across all four categories.

Judging begins for FIS Contractors Awards 2024

Judging begins for FIS Contractors Awards 2024

The excitement is mounting as the judging process for the 2024 FIS Contractor Awards is now underway. Our judges are traveling across the country to inspect the remarkable projects submitted by our members.

These awards shine a spotlight on excellence within the finishes and interiors sector, with a goal of motivating and acknowledging exceptional craftsmanship. The Awards Lunch, a much-anticipated event, guarantees an afternoon of recognition, camaraderie, and opportunities for industry professionals to network and share insights.

You can take a look at our Project Library which details the remarkable projects that our members complete. You can access comprehensive case studies for each project, detailing the scope of works, products used, contract budgets and locations.

Tickets are now on sale for the Awards Lunch, which will be held on 6 June at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The winners of the 2024 Awards will be announced and presented by our guest speaker Shaparak Khorsand.

See the projects

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