Advice for Specifiers
FIS provides specifiers with a single source of fit-out and finishes specialists serving the industry. Our Best Practice Advice and Ongoing Vetting of Members means you can specify based on FIS advice and membership with confidence.
We also provide technical and product advice and operate an independent specialist advisory service for problem installations.
Check out the FIS Project Library here
Specifying FIS members
Membership is subject to strict vetting procedures built around the FIS PPP Quality Framework. Accredited members are vetted on application, and then every three years to ensure that they continue to meet the high standards FIS demands.
Ongoing vetting for contractors includes on-site assessment and as well as a range of financial and legal compliance checks. The physical vetting process is supported by an Annual Declaration, our Disputes Resolution Process and Code of Conduct with sanctions possible in line with the FIS rules of membership.
To find a vetted member of the FIS, visit our online directory here.
We are here to help
FIS has a number of services that support specification in the interiors and finishes sector and should you have any questions around fire safety, acoustics, new systems or technical details, please don’t hesitate to call or email our technical team. We provide more in-depth support (and dispute resolution) through our Adviosry Service.
We produce a range of FREE to download publications including:
- See all of our Specifiers Guides here
- Site Guides (RIBA CPD approved guides designed to aid understanding the requirements in managing installations. These documents can be specified and details on regulations, standards and tolerances, key checklists, glossaries and handy hints)
- The FIS Guide to Office Acoustics
- Our renowned FIS Guide to Office Fit-out
- Our Technical library includes a range of factsheets and guidance covering products, standards and processes
All of these resources are supported by a constantly evolving range of resources developed through our working groups.
Our magazine SpecFinish is free to architects, interior designers, facilities and premises managers, main contractors and other key specifiers. To read the latest issue click here.
Acoustic Verification
The FIS Acoustic Verification Scheme has been created to enable members to verify tests and present these to market in a consistent and transparent manner. The scheme was developed to stop passing off and issues related to the comparability of acoustic airborne sound insulation tests that was causing confusion in the market.Through the FIS Acoustic Verification Process, appointed Acoustic experts Cundall LLP ensure that products displaying the Verified Data Logo can be fairly compared. Look for the logo to provide reassurance that you are working with a responsible supplier. Accredited products are also listed on NBS.
Products currently in scope – operable walls and glazed partitions, find out more here.
FIS is also able to offer directly and through our members CPD support to specifiers through our CPD Hub.
Specify with Confidence
