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Earn while you learn – £10 e-learning and get £60 CITB grant – per attendee!
FIS has partnered with Construction People Solutions (CPS) to deliver specialist e-learning developed by construction experts, with many courses eligible for CITB grant funding. The new Modern Site Culture course - available to FIS members for just £10 - focuses on...
New online Innovation Hub Launched to showcase cutting-edge products, digital tools, and sustainable solutions for finishes and interiors sector
A new Innovation Hub, developed by the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) officially launches this month, to redefine how innovation is discovered, shared and adopted across the finishes and interiors sector. The Innovation Hub brings together the latest in product...
Build UK announces key Common Assessment Standard update
Build UK has published an updated version of the Common Assessment Standard, and the Building Safety section is now mandatory for completion by all companies that carry out work under the Building Safety Act. Version 5 also contains updates to the Corporate &...
Provide your feedback on the new Drylining and Plastering Competency Framework
FIS has been working with members and colleagues from across the sector to develop the competency frameworks for Drylining and Plastering, which are now available for a 30-day online review and feedback period (30 June to 29 July 2025). This work is being carried out...
Reforms to Building Safety Regulator to accelerate housebuilding
Delays to building new high-rise homes will be unblocked through a new package of reforms to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) announced today. These reforms, which include a new Fast Track Process, changes to leadership and fresh investment, aim to support the...
Government look to clamp down on late payers
Yesterday Government announced a consultation that could see procurement law impemented that would effectively force all public contracting authorities to exclude firms that fail to meet the recognised payment standards. On launching the consultation Georgia Gould MP...
New CIJC Pay Rates effective from 30 June 2025
The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has agreed new pay rates from Monday 30 June. There is a 3.2% increase in the basic wage rates, as well as increases in travel and subsistence allowances and sick pay. The new rates should be read in conjunction with the...
Young Builder of the Year Awards now open for entries
YouthBuild UK are now accepting entries for its Young Builder of the Year Awards, in which they recognise and celebrate the achievements of young people, who despite having to overcome a range of challenges, have succeeded in training or gaining employment in the...
FIS Launches New Online Training Module: Walls as a System
The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has launched a new online training module based on its industry-recognised guidance Walls as a System. Designed to support specifiers, designers, contractors, and building owners, the module promotes a holistic approach to wall...