by Nicky Smith | 29 Jun, 2017 | Main News Feed
FIS Skills is pleased to announce that Phase Two of the FIS Skills Partnership and Approved Training Provider Network launched earlier this week.
We are working to attract over 2,000 new entrants into our sector by 2020, with a view to having a sustainable model in place to bring in a further 1,500 new entrants per annum from 2020 onwards. To do this, the delivery team must have a full network of FE Colleges and Approved Training Providers across England, Wales and Scotland.
The Phase Two launch will obtain greater coverage and growth for the FIS Skills programme, helping us to address the skills shortage.
To find out more about joining the Partnership, visit the Skills Hub here.
Download the press release here.
by Nicky Smith | 28 Jun, 2017 | Main News Feed
NBS and the CPA have together launched a survey to understand construction product manufacturers’ views on BIM. For the last seven years, NBS has published its National BIM Report, focusing on the use and adoption of BIM among the design community; this first national survey seeks to uncover the use of and attitudes towards BIM among the construction product manufacturer community.
Developed in partnership with the Construction Products Association (CPA), which represents the UK’s manufacturers and distributors of construction products and materials, the survey will also look into manufacturer views on a range of BIM related topics including: attitudes towards BIM, thoughts on its adoption and maturity, as well as the 2016 mandate.
The survey is open until 23 July 2017 and there are prizes on offer. Respondents can complete the survey here and FIS will be able to share the results with our members.
FIS has a Special Interest Forum for BIM, visit the page here.
by Nicky Smith | 28 Jun, 2017 | Main News Feed
Barbour ABI has teamed up with the Construction Products Association to produce the Regional Construction Hotspots in Great Britain 2017 report.
Barbour ABI and the Construction Products Association have analysed construction activity by region and sector in 2016, with the majority of the work taking place in 2017 onward.
The report highlights regional construction contract value ‘hotspots’ and ‘coldspots’ for last year’s commissioned work in residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors.
Activity seems to be shifting away from London and the South East, with only two London regions making it into the top ten districts for construction contract value.
To download the report please click here.
by Nicky Smith | 20 Jun, 2017 | Main News Feed
Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, it is evident that the passive fire protection failed within the tower, both externally and internally. This will have implications for members and we have been contacted by several who have been approached by clients looking for reassurance. In order to discuss these issues and develop advice for members and clients, we will hold a meeting at Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ on Thursday 22 June from 9 am to 12.30 pm.
Members who wish to attend should email info@thefis.org to register. We will update all members following the meeting.
by Clair Mooney | 15 Jun, 2017 | Main News Feed
The British Council for Offices (BCO) has commissioned Sentinel, Perkins+Will and Elementa Consulting to undertake a major research study “Wellness Matters: Health and Wellbeing in offices and what to do about it”. This aims to provide definitive guidance on how to enable Health and Wellbeing across an office building’s lifecycle.
The study will review existing Health and Wellbeing measurement and certification and identify the most recent and relevant medical evidence justifying a proactive approach to Health and Wellbeing in the built environment.
Industry feedback and consultation is vital, therefore BCO would like to hear your views by the end of June.
To complete the survey visit http://surveys.pringlebrandonpw.com/s/BCOWellnessMatters2017/
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.
