by Nicky Smith | Dec 15, 2016 | Main News Feed
The Forum has been updated with the latest news article and dates of forthcoming meetings. According to Construction Manager, published on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Building, almost half of all small refurbishment projects failed HSE safety inspections. Notes published ahead of the HSE board meeting last week revealed that inspectors visited a total of 1,840 sites and inspected 2,235 contractors in June/July and October/November of this year. Out of these, 49% of sites fell below safety standards. Inspectors issued 741 enforcement notices and 1,059 notices of contravention. Read the full story via the link on the Forum page here.
by Nicky Smith | Dec 13, 2016 | Main News Feed
Adrian Belton, chief executive of CITB, has resigned after three years in the role. He will leave the organisation at the end of 2016. Sarah Beale, currently chief financial officer and corporate performance director, will become the acting chief executive.
The resignation of Adrian Belton is regrettable, particularly as it is just before the organisation goes through the next consensus process in 2017. FIS has however developed a robust independent training plan for the sector that will function whoever is at the helm of CITB or indeed if it survives next year’s vote.
We need to think differently about training and taking control of the provision, development and funding of this process. Only then can we make training a simple choice for you to develop your business.
For more information on our training plans click here.
by Nicky Smith | Dec 8, 2016 | Main News Feed
What does the office of the future really look like? The British Council for Offices has partnered with specialist publishing house Raconteur in the production of ‘The Future Office’ which was published in The Times on 7 December.
The report will drive understanding amongst industry professionals and senior business leaders around the critical role the architecture, design and management of the office space has in driving innovation, engagement and productivity.
With leading analysis and commentary written by the most high-profile thinkers in this field including Jeremy Myerson, Jessica Mairs and Rebecca Burn-Callander, this publication will explain, clarify and offer fresh insights into the new era of the office.
Download the report here.
by Nicky Smith | Dec 7, 2016 | Main News Feed
BSI, the Business Standards Institution, this week launched a new Kitemark for BIM (Building Information Modelling), helping construction businesses around the world prove their capabilities in delivering projects at the design and construction phase.
Amongst the first organisations worldwide to achieve the Kitemark for PAS 1192-2 are FIS members Balfour Beatty Plc, Skanska UK Plc and voestapline Metsec Plc. They were recognised at BSI’s Kitemark BIM Design & Construction launch on Tuesday 6 December.
by Nicky Smith | Dec 5, 2016 | Main News Feed
A summary of the data revealed that the construction rebound continued in November, but cost inflation was strongest for five-and-a-half years. Other key findings were that business activity rose at the fastest rate since March; Commercial work picked up for the first time in six months and suppliers continued to pass on higher imported raw material costs.
by Nicky Smith | Nov 28, 2016 | Main News Feed
December’s edition of the Joint Taxation Committee’s Newsline provides an overview of the Autumn Statement which was announced on 23 November.
The Newsline is available to read here.
