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European Court of Justice Judgment on free standards

European Court of Justice Judgment on free standards

In a recent appeal heard at the European Court of Justice (Case C-588/21 P), the Court ruled that four harmonized standards form part of EU law and access must be freely available without charge. The Court decided that there is an overriding public interest in free...

CLC updates its recommendation on Industry Card Schemes

CLC updates its recommendation on Industry Card Schemes

The CLC has published an updated version of its recommendation on Industry Card Schemes following the introduction of the Building Safety Act and the increased focus on competence. The CLC recommendation has been adopted across the industry since it was first...

FIS Consultation Document: A Defined Design Development Process

FIS Consultation Document: A Defined Design Development Process

FIS has been working on a number of fronts looking at how we support the “Responsible No”. As part of this work we have been breaking down the design development process and looking at irreconcilable details.  We are looking for member feedback on an outline paper...

CLC Latest: Material Supply Chain Group

CLC Latest: Material Supply Chain Group

Statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group. As the first quarter of 2024 draws to a close the...

FIS attends SME Connect with Prime Minister

FIS attends SME Connect with Prime Minister

FIS CEO, Iain McIlwee was a guest at the Government’s Business Connect Conference this week where The Prime Minister announced a reform package to support small businesses. Key announcements include:  From 1 April, the Government will fully fund apprenticeships in...

FIS launch updated Best Practice Drylining Guide

FIS launch updated Best Practice Drylining Guide

FIS has launched a revised and updated Best Practice Guide - Installation of Drylining to help promote best practice in the installation of drylining, and to take account of new working practices, the Building Safety Act and sustainability. First published in 2015 and...