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Transforming the Construction Workforce: Insights from the Mark Farmer ITB Review
Transforming the Construction Workforce: Insights from the Mark Farmer ITB Review The construction industry is at a pivotal moment, and the recent review by Mark Farmer of the Industry Training Board (ITB) is a beacon of hope for those looking to transform our...
FIS Technical Director Joe Cilia retires
It is with mixed emotions that FIS announces the retirement of Joe Cilia, our Technical Director for the past 15 years. Joe is well known and respected throughout the finishes and interiors sector and his knowledge, enthusiasm and experience will be greatly missed....
Clarifying ‘Bespoke’ Construction Products: FIS’s Response to OPSS Consultation
FIS responded recently on behalf of it’s members to a consultation run by OPSS regarding “bespoke” construction products falling under Article 5 of the Construction Products Regulation. The aim of the consultation is to understand if the use of the term bespoke as it...
Notified Sums: More time to pay less?
In the matter of Placefirst Construction Limited -v- CAR Construction (North East) Limited (2025) EWHC 100 (TCC), Hill Dickinson successfully acted for Placefirst Construction Limited (“PCL”) in its claim for declaratory relief and the consequential nullification of...
Competition Law in Construction
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) continues to monitor anti‐competitive behaviour in construction and recently launched an investigation into potential bid rigging by several companies providing roofing and construction services. It has also extended its...
Reporting on retentions
Legislation to amend the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations to introduce new reporting requirements on retentions has now been approved by Parliament, and large companies will be required to include the following information on retentions as...
Changes to CSCS Cards
Following the introduction of the Building Safety Act, which requires individuals to be competent to undertake their roles, CSCS is making changes to the Labourer and Trainees card from 1 February to “better align with the competency expectations of the Act” and...
Accelerating Growth: The Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill for a Sustainable Future
The Government has announced its priorities for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which will be introduced in the spring to speed up 150 major infrastructure projects and support the delivery of 1.5 million new homes over this Parliament. As part of the...
Update on UK immigration system
Before the summer recess of Parliament, the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP,published a Written Ministerial statement setting out the Government’s ambitions for the legal migration system, including new reforms which will link migration policy and visa...