News
Sign up for the FIS newsletter and get weekly updates to your inbox
Shining Stars: 2025 Training Awards Winners Announced
FIS and Worshipful Company of Plaisterers have announced the winners of the sector Training Awards at its lunch held at Plaisterers’ Hall in London today. In front of a packed audience at Plaisterers’ Hall, the winners of the 2025 Training Awards were announced and...
FIS Proud to Support SkillBuild 2025
FIS was proud to support SkillBuild 2025, the UK’s largest multi-trade skills competition, which once again brought together an impressive pool of talented and motivated individuals from across the country. The event celebrates the very best emerging professionals in...
Unlock CITB Funding and Grants – Don’t Miss Out
If you’re a CITB-registered employer, you may be entitled to a wide range of grants to support the cost of training and developing your workforce. Many employers deliver training but never submit a claim, meaning valuable funding goes unused. FIS is here to help...
HSE Launches Consultation on Improving Asbestos Regulations and Guidance
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a consultation on proposed changes to strengthen the Control of Asbestos Regulations and update guidance on asbestos management. The consultation aims to improve clarity, consistency and safety across the industry, with...
New BSI Standard Published to Support Inclusive and Effective PPE
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released a new free standard, BS 30417, offering practical guidance on how to ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is inclusive, appropriate, and effective for a diverse workforce. As the construction and fit-out...
Government Sets Out Next Steps Toward a New Building Safety Regulator
Draft regulations have been laid before Parliament confirming that the functions of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will be transferred from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to a new executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of...
MAC Identifies Key Construction Roles for Temporary Shortage List Review
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has announced that 82 occupations have been shortlisted for potential inclusion on the Temporary Shortage List (TSL) as part of the Government’s ongoing review. Build UK will be working with the Construction Leadership Council...
CPA urges Chancellor to strongly support housing sector ahead of Autumn Budget
The Construction Products Association (CPA) submitted a representation to the Chancellor of the Exchequer before the 26 November Autumn Budget on behalf of the UK’s manufacturers and suppliers of construction products and materials, recommending a number of key...
Concerning uptick in legacy claims
Through the FIS helpline we have seen an uptick in legacy claims in recent months. This is linked to recent First-tier Tribunal (FTT) rulings under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) which have significantly reshaped the risk landscape for contractors and their supply...