by Nicky Smith | 22 Mar, 2017 | Main News Feed
Contractor Durkan is holding a free supplier engagement event on 29 March between 10am to 12pm. They are looking to place deals worth £4m with subcontractors and suppliers on its latest mixed use scheme in Aylesbury.
After signing a deal with Aylesbury Vale District Council to build a five storey scheme containing retail, food and beverage outlets, Durkan is looking for firms with experience in: Metsec, screed/render, carpentry, plaster drylining, soft flooring, ceramic tiling and decoration.
The event will take place at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury HP19 8FF and is free for all attendees.
To register your place, click here.
by Nicky Smith | 6 Mar, 2017 | Main News Feed
The CPA has released the updated roadmap showing the progress of the numerous Delegated Acts to the Construction Products Regulation, as at 27 February 2017.
Members should be aware of the following issues and progress of these delegated acts:
• Classification without further testing of external renders and internal plasters based on organic binders, rendering and plastering mortars with regard to reaction to fire
• Emissions of dangerous substances into indoor air linked to construction products
• Resistance to fire performance of construction products
• Delegated decision on the AVCP systems for dangerous substances
Read the document here.
by Nicky Smith | 2 Mar, 2017 | Main News Feed
A summary of the data revealed that there was a modest rise in construction output, but cost pressures remained at an eight-and-a-half year high. Other key findings were: Solid upturn in civil engineering activity underpins growth in February; House building activity expands at slowest pace for six months; Input price inflation little-changed from January’s peak.
by Nicky Smith | 23 Feb, 2017 | Main News Feed
FIS is in the process of producing a new guide to office fit-out and refurbishment. We require images that we can utilise to reinforce the key messages within the guide along with examples of:
– different types of interiors
– mood boards
– concept designs
– schedules
– work in progress
The guide will be aimed at end users, professionals and fit-out contractors, helping to explain the process to clients and demonstrate best practice. If you have any high-resolution images and/or any tips on fit-out and refurbishment that we can use in publicising the guide, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Please email Erika Skinner erikaskinner@thefis.org no later than Monday 13 March.
We anticipate that the guide will be ready for launch early in the summer.
by Nicky Smith | 23 Feb, 2017 | Main News Feed
FIS member Saint Gobain is hosting a free Apprenticeship Levy workshop on 3 March, in Birmingham, on behalf of Supply Chain Sustainability School.
The workshop is targeted to SMEs to aid understanding of the new Levy and its implications for them.
The Government is introducing the new Apprenticeship Levy in April 2017. This has been designed to increase the use of apprentices within business, changing the way
organisations recruit and train their apprentices throughout the construction supply chain.
By attending the workshop you will:
– Hear from CITB on the changes to the Apprenticeship scheme and how they affect you
– Explore the implications for your organisation
– Be able to share best practice with your peers
– Influence the guidance produced by Supply Chain Sustainability School and ensure it is fit for use
The workshop runs between 09:30 – 12:00 at Saint Gobain’s Greenworks Training Academy, Unit 1, Bromford Central, Bromford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2SE.
To book your free place, click here
by Nicky Smith | 17 Feb, 2017 | Main News Feed
Today is the final chance to provide your company’s training needs, enabling the FIS skills team to evidence a bid for £3.2 million of training funding.
We have a shortened version of the Training Needs Analysis to aid members in returning by the end of today – Friday 17 February: https://www.thefis.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/TNA-v2.pdf
Please return all completed forms to Penny Yeulet: pennyyeulet@thefis.org
Your evidence is crucial in helping the team collate the bid, thus giving members opportunity to provide their workforce with the required skills in 2017.
If you need assistance, or would like to give your figures over the telephone, please contact Penny who will put you in touch with one of the skills team.
