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Places available on Interior Systems Installer Training course
The National Construction College in Bircham Newton (Norfolk) have scheduled two courses to train apprentices in Drylining Fixer Boarder and Interior Systems Installer. These are block release courses and are scheduled to start on the following dates: Monday 12...
Help needed for development of traineeship for drylining occupations
CITB is looking for support to assist with its development of a traineeship for drylining occupations. Employers and subject matter experts are invited to the meeting on Friday 28 January between 13:00 - 15:00. If you are interested in attending, contact Alexandra Lee...
FIS Writes to Mayor of London on calls for temporary visa scheme
FIS has written to London mayor Sadiq Khan to follow up on his calls to create a temporary visa scheme for construction workers to tackle the double impact of Brexit and the pandemic on the building industry. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is proposing that ministers create...
Inflation continues to squeeze supply chain
Inflation has hit the headlines this week with figures not seen since the early 1990s reported by the Bank of England. Against this backdrop Iain McIlwee, CEO at the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) reveals new data from the FIS that raises concerns over the...
New Building Safety Regulator
Peter Baker, Chief Inspector of Buildings, recently presented plans for the new Building Safety Regulator to Build UK members in a workshop attended by FIS CEO Iain McIlwee. The regulator will oversee the new regulatory regime for high‐rise buildings over 18m, as well...
Changes to COVID‐19 Restrictions
The Prime Minister has advised that from today (19th January 2021) Government is no longer asking people to work from home, recommending they speak to their employers about arrangements for returning to the office. Employers are reminded to follow the Working Safely...
Register for TalentView Construction
FIS members can now advertise all their opportunities for new entrants, including apprenticeships and work experience, for free on TalentView Construction, a new dedicated online platform for those looking to secure their first role in construction. TalentView sits...
FIS welcomes action of Small Business Commissioner to tackle late payments
Small companies have always found it hard to get paid on time from the larger businesses which is why the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) is greatly encouraged by the interventions of the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) in tackling the late...
The City of London Corporation is leading on a three-year task force – ‘ Skills for a Sustainable Skyline’
The aims of the task force is to identify and fill emerging 'green skills' gaps and shortages within Central London's commercial built environment, in order to meet London's Net Zero carbon targets. The task force will convene senior leaders from across the built...