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Building Safety Update
The publication of BS 9991:2024 ‐ Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings ‐ at the end of last year has created some confusion for those preparing and submitting applications for Building Control Approval because it does not reference...
Increased Payment Requirements
The Government has published PPN 018 which enhances the requirements for prompt payment on public sector contracts. From 1 October 2025, businesses bidding for Government work above £5 million per annum must demonstrate that they pay their suppliers within an average...
Open Doors 2025 – Promote Your Events
Recruiting the next generation is a priority if we are to maintain the pipeline of talent coming into the industry, and one of the best ways to showcase what construction has to offer is to get involved with Open Doors. Booking for visitors is now open, and there are...
Identifying risk and recommended negotiation positions
FIS has produced guidance to support members in identifying and responding to onerous contractual terms. Prepared for specialist contractors, it is a summary of the typical risks and industry recommended compromises to look out and negotiate when engaging in a...
Welsh Government’s proposed changes to Building Regulations: a closer look
As of January 9, 2024, the Welsh Government is taking concrete steps to boost building safety with a focus on the use of combustible materials. This is part of an ongoing commitment to uphold the strictest safety standards in construction and maintenance. Key...
Salary Sacrifice and NI – are you missing out?
Members will be aware that from 1 April 2025 the changes to employers National Insurance Contributions will be implemented. Measures include: Secondary Threshold, currently set at £9,100 a year, and will be reduced to £5,000 a year Increases to the secondary Class 1...
New food waste legislation from 1 April 2025
New commercial food waste legislation comes in to force in the UK from the end of March 2025. This is part of Defra’s simpler recycling plans that aim to improve recycling rates, simplify waste management, and benefit the environment. It means that from this date...
CIJC publishes holiday entitlement for 2025
The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has published the 2025 holiday entitlement with guidance on annual and public/bank holidays that apply under the CIJC Working Rule Agreement. There is an additional paid day’s holiday to bring the Working Rule Agreement...
Inheritance tax reform
Through our umbrella body Build UK, FIS is supporting Family Business UK’s calls for the Government to consult on the changes to inheritance tax announced in the last Budget. In an open letter to the Chancellor, 32 trade associations have warned that changes to...