News
July edition of SpecFinish
In the July edition of SpecFinish, we take a look at the key points from the Hackitt Review and how the FIS PPP initiative can provide evidence of competency. The skills feature provides an overview of our Further Education to Employment programme, which FIS is...
FIS appoints Iain McIlwee as Chief Executive
Iain McIlwee has been appointed as the new chief executive of FIS, the trade body which represents the fit-out sector. Iain will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Association’s long and short-term strategies to the benefit of members and...
SKA offices update workshops
RICS is updating the SKA rating for offices scheme to ensure it reflects current best practice as well as incentivises clients and industry to improve standards in interior fit-out and refurbishment projects. Currently, the following workshops, themes and dates are...
Conference call to discuss the Hackitt Review’s impact on marketing of construction products
Peter Caplehorn, CPA Deputy Chief Executive and Policy Director, will host a Skype conference call with members on Wednesday 25 July from 11am-12pm to discuss the impact of the Hackitt Review’s recommendations on the work of marketing and communications professionals...
Submit your 2017/18 Grant claims by 30 June
This is your last opportunity to claim Training and Development Plan Grant for the 2017/2018 Grants Scheme. The deadline to submit all Grant claims for this period is Saturday 30 June 2018. Any claims that are submitted after this date will not be processed. Please...
Self-employed contractor wins Supreme Court workers’ rights case
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling that an individual who had worked solely for London-based Pimlico Plumbers for six years, was entitled to full workers’ rights despite being VAT-registered and paying self-employed tax, our tax adviser Liz Bridge provides her...
Can you engage, retain and recruit our members?
FIS is seeking a membership manager to join its growing team. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic person with a strong sales and marketing background to retain and increase the organisations members. You should be able to demonstrate outstanding...
FIS proposals to meet Hackitt report recommendations
A year on from the tragic fire at Grenfell tower Dame Judith Hackitt’s report Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety has been published but what does this mean for our sector and what is FIS proposing so members can meet the recommendations going...
Winners of the Contractors Awards 2018 are announced
The FIS Awards Lunch took place on Tuesday 5 June 2018 at The Dorchester Hotel in London and was attended by more than 460 members and guests. Industry joined together to celebrate the winners of this year's Contractors Awards. Representatives from our nominated...