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Protection of Retention Monies
The Scottish Government is now consulting on retentions and appears to favour a statutory retentions deposit scheme (the link to the consultations is here). One option is supporting a statutory scheme to ring-fence the monies. The consultation closes on 25 March...
Digital construction on a shoestring
One-day workshop: Low-cost automation for SMEs - 26 February Digital Construction on a Shoestring is an approach to increasing the digital capabilities of companies in the construction sector by deploying low-cost solutions one at a time. Featuring interactive...
NHBC launches Building for tomorrow 2020
NHBC launches Building for tomorrow 2020 FIS has been invited to speak at the NHBC's event for house-building professionals, Building for Tomorrow. Now in its 29th year of bringing the latest insight and expertise to the industry, the series of eight regional...
Fire safety: Risk prioritisation in existing buildings
FIS is supporting the CPA response to the latest MHCLG Fire Safety: Risk Prioritisation in Existing Buildings. You can see the full response here.
30% discount for FIS Members on Health and Safety and Environmental Guidance
The Health and Safety and Environmental Manuals are produced using experts from across the industry, who give their time to producing leading sector publications on health and safety, and environmental issues. With the support of Build UK and it’s Trade Association...
Occupational deafness – raising awareness and safe working practices
Almost 10 million people in the UK today are deaf or have some degree of hearing loss, this figure is rising. There are strong links between hearing loss, anxiety and depression and even dementia and it is therefore no surprise that Occupational Deafness represents...
FIS supports Specifi London Interiors event
FIS Technical Director Joe Cilia was delighted to be asked to join the Specifi 100 Voices speaker series at the Specifi London Interiors Roadshow event on Wednesday 5 February 2020. The event brings together 100 thought leaders and activists across the construction...
CSCS online application service
Following the launch of the CSCS’s new online application service on 9 December, the site has experienced some technical issues resulting in increased card processing times for some applicants. Alan O’Neile, Head of Communications at CSCS said: “In most cases...
Scottish Government Publication – practical fire safety guidance for existing specialist housing and other similar premises
Following the Scottish Government’s consultation – Practical fire safety for existing specialist housing and other supported domestic accommodation which closed in October 2019, they have now published new guidance – Practical Fire safety Guidance for existing...