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Welcome to our new members in November
During November, we welcomed five new companies to the FIS membership. As Contractor Members, the two companies are Warwick Glass (part of Warwick Group) and Drywall Contracts Ltd. Our new Supplier Member is Tri-Fix Industrial Fasteners Ltd. As Service Providers, the...
Free – Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) webinars
The HMRC is running free webinars during the first week of December, providing members with advice and support regarding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Whether you’re new to CIS or building on your existing knowledge, the online help will explain how the...
ECJ reinforces employees’ rights in the ‘gig’ economy
On Wednesday 29 November, the European court of justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg ruled that workers are entitled to paid leave and can claim compensation if they are not allowed to take their holidays. The ruling follows a long-running legal challenge involving a UK window...
Silver Trowel becomes an Approved Training Provider
As part of the continued drive to strengthen the network of FIS Approved Training Providers and Further Education Colleges, we are pleased to announce that Silver Trowel Ltd is the latest Approved Training Provider, recently completing its rigorous application...
Industry Card Scheme update from CLC
The Construction Leadership Council has now updated its guidance on the Industry Card Scheme to take a more common-sense approach. The move follows confusion over non-construction staff like chefs, vending machine installers and pest controllers being refused entry to...
Get it Right
Attendees at FIS's annual conference earlier this month heard harsh messages and urgent calls for action from its four industry guest speakers regarding the Grenfell fire and building regulations, Brexit, skills shortage and mental health in construction. Geoff...
November edition of Focus magazine
In the November edition of FIS Focus, we hear Change is Coming; read what the experts have to say on the review of building regulations following Grenfell. Mark Farmer says analysis of the construction industry is borne out of a realisation that there are deep-seated...
Welcome to your new President
Andrew Smith, joint managing director, sales and marketing at OWA (UK), took over FIS presidency during our AGM at the conference on 9 November. Andrew has been an active FIS board member for six years, supporting the merger of AIS and FPDC. His priority is to...
FIS, BRE and WELL Building Institute call for revolution
FIS recently led a roundtable debate, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the problems and solutions needed to improve well-being in office buildings. The event, sponsored by BRE and the International WELL Building Institute, included TV presenter and...