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NHP Market Update
The New Hospital Programme is holding an Autumn Market Update on Thursday 9 November from 11:00am to 5:00pm in London and online. The market briefing will be a chance for Industry to hear about Programme developments and its approach to delivery with further details...
Review of Shortage Occupations List
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended to Government that just eight occupations across the whole economy should be on the Shortage Occupations List (SOL) going forward, including three in construction (bricklayers and masons; roofers, roof tilers and...
Funding available for NVQ Levels 2 and 3
FIS Training Provider member DMR has a suite of funding available for FIS members in Greater Manchester, Greater London and England. Greater Manchester: Greater Manchester Combined Authority Funding NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Drylining, Joinery, Fitted Interiors, Passive...
Guidance for contractors carrying out a pre fit-out audit
According to Defra, the construction industry is responsible for 68 million tonnes of construction and demolition wastes each year. While 92% of those wastes are recovered, that still leaves 5 million tonnes going to landfill. It is also understood that most of...
FIS launches contract review service
As part of our service offering, FIS provide a contract, QS and legal helpline service. Demand for this helpline has increased in recent months and concerns have been highlighted related to the level of risk (particularly around design and delay associated with the...
Publication of new fire safety guidance
The Home Office have published two new pieces of fire safety guidance. Fire Safety Order: enforcement and sanctions for non-compliance The guide explains how the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as amended) (FSO) is enforced and advises of the sanctions...
BPF Fair Payment Charter
The British Property Federation (BPF) has, through its Construction Committee, developed voluntary guidelines that all BPF members are encouraged to adopt in their approach to payment. A fair and transparent approach to payment is essential for ensuring a successful...
Building Control for Higher-Risk Buildings
On 1 October, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) became the Building Control Authority for all higher-risk buildings (HRBs) in England. This means that developers will no longer be able to choose the building control body they use for building new residential...
Industry research: Mechanical fixings/fasteners to support Light Gauge Steel Framing Systems (SFS) infill walls to encased hot-rolled steel beams
FIS together with The Steel Construction Institute and members of the FIS SFS working group have agreed the following statement regarding industry research on mechanical fixings/fasteners to support Light Gauge Steel Framing [LGSF) infill walls to encased hot-rolled...