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Costs and supply concerns rise as recovery broadens in Q1
According to the latest Trade Survey from the Construction Products Association, the recovery of the construction industry gathered momentum and was broad-based in the first quarter of 2021. Construction product manufacturers on both the heavy side and light side...
Prompt Payment Code calls for 95% of invoices to be paid in 30 days
The Small Business Commissioner, Philip King, joined a meeting with Build UK members (including FIS CEO Iain McIlwee) earlier this month to discuss the changes to the Prompt Payment Code (PPC). PPC is a voluntary code of practice for businesses, administered by the...
CITB to freeze levy rates
CITB has confirmed that Levy rates will remain the same for 2022-25 under proposals that its Board confirmed on 21 May. CITB's recent consultation with employers and leading industry figures supported draft proposals and these have now been agreed. The Levy will...
Open statement following latest announcements of further shortages in gypsum products
The finishes and interiors sector is facing unprecedented material shortages and inflation in a number of areas (including gypsum products, steel, fixings, insulation, sealants and adhesives and timber). In the wake of this, FIS is urging the supply chain to heed the...
A business opportunity like no other
This year, the UK government has partnered with business owners and respected climate groups to help businesses to cut carbon emissions and protect the planet. Whatever size your business, your commitment could make a real difference – to your business, to your...
Industry input sought on demonstrating net zero progress
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC)’s Net Zero workstream, CO2nstruct Zero is seeking views on how the industry should demonstrate progress on its collective Net Zero journey. The findings will feed into the creation of a performance framework – a suite of...
FIS is recruiting – strengthening your FIS team
This year already seems to be disappearing at pace and whilst COVID-19 is thankfully starting to dominate less, we are now looking at material and labour shortages and cash tightening. But beyond the immediate pressures, a positive is that conversations are...
New requirements from July: Are you ready for Right to Work checks?
As an employer it will be your responsibility to check that an individual has a right to work (this applies to both employed and contracted workers). You could face a civil penalty if you employ an illegal worker and have not carried out a correct right to work...
Leading reform in insurance for construction
FIS has become acutely aware of the growing issues within our supply chain regarding requirement, availability, and escalating cost of insurance (particularly professional indemnity), but also overall concern regarding support for our sector from the insurance...