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Firestopping of service penetrations: a new best practice guide
To assist in the design, specification and installation of building services penetrations to ensure fire compartmentation is maintained, five leading not-for-profit organisations have launched a Best Practice Design and Installation Guide, Firestopping of Service...
FIS to launch its latest Best Practice Guide – Recommendations for the Safe Ingress of Plasterboard
On 8 September FIS will be launching its latest Best Practice Guide - Recommendations for the Safe Ingress of Plasterboard As part of the launch, we are hosting a live webinar on 8 September. This is fully booked but if you are interested in listening to the webinar,...
Expanding your team with a Government Supported Kickstart Employee
The Plan for Jobs has introduced new support for FIS members to take on 16-24 for initial six months from the Government’s new Kick-start scheme. The new £2 billion Kickstart scheme is designed to help employers to create new jobs for those aged 16-24, claiming...
New apprenticeship incentives available to FIS Members explained
With additional incentive funding of up to £3,000 now available, taking on an apprentice is a more attractive step for many. Payments are available for employers that take on an apprentice between 1 August 2020 and 31 January 2021 - funding is in addition to the CITB...
BREXIT UPDATE: Twelve Month “Stand Still” Period for CE Marking Confirmed
The new UK domestic regime will cover most goods currently subject to the EU’s CE marking. The technical requirements for these goods will be the same on 1 January 2021 as they are now. However, there will be certain changes, including the introduction of the UKCA...
The National Apprenticeship Awards are now open for entries
Calling all apprentices, employers, and individuals who champion apprenticeships... the National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 are now open for entries! Back for their 17th year, the National Apprenticeship Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the apprentices,...
CITB considers remote learning as a permanent delivery format
CITB is looking to offer remote learning as a permanent delivery format. To ensure that what they offer really meets industry needs CITB would like to collect information on the following areas: Which employers are requesting and/or would be interested in remote...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum releases recovery plan in consultation with industry
A draft recovery plan for the construction sector in Scotland has been launched today by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF). The plan, which has been created collaboratively with industry, sets out the pathway for joint action between industry and the...
NBS and FIS announce strategic partnership for industry best practice
Today NBS, the leading specification platform for the construction industry, has announced a partnership with trade association Finishes & Interiors Sector (FIS) to drive up standards and compliance through information sharing and best practice amongst...