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Better Data, Safer Building: CPA launches consultation on new Product Information Code
FIS Members are invited to take part in an industry-wide consultation into a new proposed Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI), to gather the views on the Code before it is formally launched later this year. The Code has been developed by the CPA's...
FIS Updates Site Guide for Suspended Ceilings
The FIS Site Guide for Suspended Ceilings has been revised and updated by the FIS Ceilings and Absorbers working group and is available to download here. The site guides are intended to help main contactors, designers and project managers that you are working with to...
Additional funding for training completed since 1 August
The FIS Training Group has secured additional funding to support the cost of training and qualifications completed by FIS employer members in scope to CITB. The additional funding, of up to £2,000 per company, covers a range of training from generic health and safety...
FIS releases new competency framework
FIS has launched Career and Competency Pathways ways as the first in a structured approach to defining competency and career paths within the Finishes and Interiors Sector. The new Framework is built on the principles of the FIS Competency Skill, Attitude, Knowledge...
HSE’s most popular courses now available online from anywhere in the world
HSE have made sure that you will still have a direct dialogue with their experts, a high level of interaction with the other attendees, and lots of opportunities to ask questions. Printed course material will be delivered direct to your door. Upcoming courses include:...
Will changes to the Prompt Payment Code do much to support reform in construction?
An overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses has been announced by the government today (19 January). Under new reforms, companies that have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code will be obliged to pay small...
Get involved in National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprentice Week is fast approaching and will run from 8 to 14 February 2021. It provides an opportunity for organisations to showcase the contribution they are making to the future finishes and interiors workforce and society. The Week can provide a platform...
Commercial sector falls only 4% in 2020 thanks to strong offices contract awards
Increases in contract awards in the North West, East of England and the South West. Contract awards in the commercial sector valued £7.3bn, 4% lower than 2019’s £7.6bn. The number of projects fell by 17% to 1,100 from 1,400. This is broadly consistent with preceding...
Company director sentenced after worker sustains serious crush injuries
The director of a construction company has been sentenced after a subcontractor suffered serious injuries when a stack of plasterboards fell on him at a construction site in Thames Ditton, Surrey. Brighton Magistrates’ Court heard that on 12 April 2019, subcontractors...