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Construction Leadership Council confirms support for Build UK Retentions Roadmap
In a statement issued on 9 December, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has confirmed its support for Build UK’s Roadmap to Zero Retentions and encouraged industry to implement the new minimum standards when using cash retentions. The CLC’s support marks...
CPA Weekly Notes
The Markit/CIPS PMI for manufacturing was 48.9 in November, down from 49.6 in October. This marked the seventh consecutive month of contraction for the manufacturing sector, as the upcoming General Election added another layer of uncertainty, whilst destocking...
FIS Conference round-up: Rethinking Construction
A massive thanks to our events sponsors, QIC Evolution and Forza Doors. Partners, speakers, exhibitors and of course the delegates in attendance. We hope you had an enjoyable and insighful day. A full round-up and presentations from the day are below.Dr Noble Francis...
FIS is in sound shape, making a difference and continuing to grow
The FIS AGM was held on the 19th November 2019 at St Georges Park, Staffordshire (read the minutes here) In the Outgoing President’s address, Andrew Smith of OWA highlighted that the FIS was in sound financial shape with a little over £25,000 surplus generated in the...
Why slinging boards is being embraced in the new England training regime
Match report: The Etex Fit-Out Cup, St George's Park, 20 November 2019 A day now etched in footballing history started like any other November morning. It was a windy, crisp and bright autumn day at the England Training Ground as the two teams assembled for the...
FIS partners with Barbour ABI to provide 15% discount for its members
FIS has partnered with Barbour ABI to extend our reach and educate and take our content directly to specifiers and building designers. This partnership is great news for FIS members because it provides a dedicated Hub for FIS on the Barbour ABI Product Search where we...
Interior Systems Installer Apprenticeship at Leeds College of Building
Leeds College of Building is now offering the Interior Systems Installer Apprenticeship, focusing specifically on the drylining pathway. This is a Level 2 qualification and typically takes two years to complete. Working in partnership with British Gypsum to deliver...
Public sector retention policies published
The retention policies of major public sector clients has been published by Build UK as it reached its latest milestone on its Roadmap to Zero Retentions. The information aims to provide increased transparency for the industry and includes the retention percentage...
New members needed for CONIAC SME Working Group
The Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) is looking for individuals to join its Supporting Small Employers working group. The Health and Safety Executive is supported by a range of advisory committees and industry groups. These bodies may be concerned...