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CPA publishes Code for Construction Product Information
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has published the Code for Construction Product Information to ensure that reliable and consistent product information is provided by manufacturers. Developed in response to the recommendations made in Dame Judith Hackitt’s...
Building Safety Bill progress
The Building Safety Bill is being debated in Parliament after MPs tabled dozens of amendments, including one which would ensure that all owners of residential units in higher‐risk buildings are classed as ‘relevant persons’ and therefore required to be supported by...
Get early access to the Construction Manufacturers’ Marketing Index
NBS & Glenigan are working on some brand new research to create the Construction Manufacturers’ Marketing Index – to find out how manufacturers are marketing their construction products. These unique findings will provide an essential tool for the construction...
New FIS Course: Getting Started with Digital Construction
To support the digital revolution in the finishes and interiors sector, FIS has team up with digital specialists Digital Construction Skills to deliver a new course - Getting Started with Digital Construction, designed to help FIS Members pick through the vast array...
Talentview Construction launches to construction employers
In the face of long-term skills shortages, employers are being urged to sign up to Talentview Construction, a new dedicated online platform for those looking to secure their first role in construction, which is now live. Launched on 21 September, Talentview...
Changes to Occupational Work Supervision NVQ structure and CSCS cards
Following consultation with industry the National Working Group (NWG) for Occupational Work Supervision (OWS) has confirmed the removal of the endorsement list and redefined the pre-entry requirements for the OWS N/SVQ. This means that CSCS no longer require...
BuildBack in action
Watch to see how BuildBack can benefit your business and the progamme in action FIS went behind the scenes at Sandwell College to film candidates in action on its BuildBack training programme, which covers the skills and competencies required for installing drylining....
Embracing Change – the story so far
The FIS Conference has been focussing on levers for change in the construction sector, how we rechart a course and go through the gears to delivering a better construction product in a healthier and sustainable supply chain. Each week we are debating the levers and...
£31 billion of planned investment
Delivering on the commitment in the Construction Playbook, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) has published the National Infrastructure and Construction Procurement Pipeline for 2021/22 setting out up to £31 billion of planned investment in economic and...