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FIS Academy launches three new e-learning modules
FIS has launched three new e-learning modules within the FIS Academy, continuing its commitment to supporting competence, compliance and continuouscompetence development across the finishes and interiors sector. Available free of charge to all FIS members, the latest...
CITB consults on updated Solid Plastering National Occupational Standards
CITB has opened a consultation on the revised Solid Plastering National Occupational Standards (NOS). The updated standards are now available to view on the CITB website within the National Occupational Standards (NOS) section. The consultation seeks feedback from...
FIS CEO hits out at supply chain abuse in Property Week
FIS Chief Executive Iain McIlwee has been featured in a recent Property Week article examining the challenges facing the UK housebuilding market and the pressures being felt across construction supply chains. The article, published on 29 May, explored how major...
Excellence on display as FIS crowns winners of 2026 Contractors Awards
Today we have announced the winners of our annual Contractors Awards at a gala lunch held at Royal Lancaster Hotel in the heart of London. The ceremony honoured the remarkable craftsmanship, exceptional collaboration and exemplary adherence to best practices within...
Drylining sector sets the example through Routes to Competence Framework
The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) and CSCS Cards have today published a draft carding journey and case study, designed to help businesses and individuals within the drylining sector better understand potential future requirements for achieving industry-defined...
FIS leads industry call to tackle housing supply chain liquidity crisis
FIS has led a coalition of specialist construction trade bodies in writing to Housing Minister Steve Reed OBE and the National Housing Bank, calling for urgent action to address growing liquidity pressures in the housing supply chain. The letter, supported by...
CPA Economic and Construction Update
The CPA's Economic and Construction Update provides an insightful summary of the latest economic and construction trends in the UK. The latest weekly update is enclosed, including: CPA View on Middle East Conflict and Potential Effects (28 May 2026) RIBA Future Trends...
FIS urges risk-based rethink in building control reforms
FIS has responded to the Government’s consultation on proportionality in the higher-risk building regime, backing the intent to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, but warning that reforms must stay firmly focused on risk. While supporting proposals to reclassify certain...
BS 8670-2 Construction Product Competence Standard Opens for Public Review
BS 8670-2 Built environment. Core criteria for construction product competence. Code of Practice is a standard that is being developed by BSI which has entered public review until the 13th July 2026. This standard follows the precedent set by the white paper published...