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I like you have been head down this past week, trying to make sense of all that is befalling us and managing the various conflicting pressures. Mike and I have been running Tapper Interiors now for 35 years, but this has, without doubt, been the toughest week yet – I...

FIS Statement on Coronavirus FIS is closely monitoring the development of the Coronavirus situation and is receiving regular briefings from the Civil Service and will continue to follow official advice from Government and the Health Authorities.  We are very mindful...

It is with a sad heart that we have to inform you that Jean Birch has passed away from cancer. Many of you might know Jean, she was CEO of the Partitioning and Interiors Association (PIA) and Association of Interior Specialists (AIS) for nearly 23 years, before...

Construction industry chiefs have voiced their anger as firms scramble to understand if building sites should stay open. Building work is being allowed to continue despite Boris Johnson ordering people to stay in their homes on Monday night. It has fuelled anger from...

CITB Revise Support to Employers: the 20 week grant claim processing rule is frozen, they urge employers to check their Grant Online accounts for claims which need authorising, and to sign and return any paper Grant Claim forms we have issued as quickly as possible....

The growing concerns surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) are likely to impact CSCS’s ability to issue cards to some first-time applicants or those wishing to renew their card prior to expiry. A key requirement for all applications (new or renewal) is proof that the...

FIS Associate Member ForrestBrown explains how the upcoming financial year-end could be an opportunity for members to get cash back from the tax man. If your accounting year-end is 31 March, it’s worth reading this. If you are an innovative business, this is your...

Change and Coronavirus were the main themes of the Budget. It was a Budget warning of short term pain, but long term gain and the catchphrase was "Getting it Done".  The good news for the construction sector was that this included "Getting Britain Building". The...

Following our letter to the Chancellor, consultations with our membership and recent publication of the CBI State of Construction Report, FIS President, Helen Tapper, is recommending a three step approach to rebuilding construction: Step 1:  Return to the principles...