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Impact of Covid-19 starts to be revealed as March GDP delivers unprecedented fall in output
FIS has teamed up with Barbour ABI to bring members deeper analysis and intelligence on the construction market. This next level of analysis will help members to forecast trends and assist in your business planning. May’s overview of construction activity Total...
Phased return welcomed in Scotland – but safety and collaboration is key
The CICV Forum, supported by FIS, has welcomed the first tentative steps announced to get the sector in Scotland back to work – but insists health and safety and collaboration must be at the heart of the phased return. The collective – which includes FIS has been...
How to make your workplace COVID-secure
The UK Government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help ensure workplaces in England are as safe as possible during the coronavirus pandemic. Join a free webinar, hosted by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, to find out...
FIS develop training qualification for drylining in housebuilding
The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has today announced a new industry qualification. The Drylining in Housebuilding qualification has been created by National Open College Networks (NOCN) to address the lack of a recognised qualification for the sector specific...
Government gives green light to extend working hours for construction sites
The Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Robert Jenrick) issued a written statement yesterday around the need for the construction industry to adapt its normal practices. To enable this he has requested that, with immediate...
Comments invited on Specifiers Guide to Ceilings and Acoustic Absorbers
FIS is seeking comments on its final draft of the Specifiers Guide to Ceilings and Acoustic Absorbers. This Specifiers Guide has been produced to assist the selection and specification of a suspended ceiling and acoustic absorbers by providing a structured approach to...
Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum issues five-point plan to help contractors
The CICV Forum has written to Holyrood urging the Government to adopt a five-point plan to assist contractors through the worst of the COVID-19 crisis. The collection of 23 trade and professional bodies (including FIS) has addressed its appeal to Kevin Stewart MSP,...
Guidance from HMG on how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic
New guidance on safer working has been published for a variety of sectors including "Construction and Other Outdoor Work" and also "Guidance for people who work in or run offices, contact centres and similar indoor environments" can be accessed here. The Guidance...
Construction products annual sales decline in Q1 – the lowest in seven years
The latest Construction Products Association’s State of Trade Survey for 2020 Q1, looks at the early impact of the COVID-19 lockdown. Key survey findings include: A balance of 14% of heavy side firms and 8% of light side firms reported that construction products sales...