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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...
MHCLG Call for Evidence – Fire Safety: Risk Prioritisation in Existing Buildings
The Government had previously announced its intention to introduce a Fire Safety Bill which will put beyond doubt that the Fire Safety Order requires building owners and managers of multi-occupied residential premises of any height to fully consider and mitigate the...
FIS announces winners of Fit-Out Futures Awards
The winners of the 2020 FIS Fit-Out Futures Awards were announced on 4 February at Plaisterers Hall in London. The event, which was attended by some 300 FIS members and guests, is held annually to celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of...
Astins Administration – Support through the FIS for the workforce
All at the FIS were shocked and saddened to read the news yesterday that Astins had entered administration. Details of the events that led up to the news have been reported on SpecFinish here. This is devastating news for all involved and our hearts go out to all of...
FIS COVID-19 News Archive
26.6.20 New measures to help the construction industry boost building and return to work safely have been announced by MHCLG. Planning permission deadlines will be extended, planning appeals will be sped up and builders will be allowed more flexible working hours...
Brexit Update: Demystifying Product Marking post Brexit
From 1st January 2021 the Construction Products Regulations in the UK have changed. Whilst the technical requirements for goods historically traded under Construction Products Regulation (CPR) will remain broadly the same on 1 January 2021, a transition on product...
Scottish Contractors Forum – Looking ahead to 2020 Building Regs, Product Safety, Contract and Employment Law
The FIS Scottish Contractors Forum took place in Hamilton on the 29th January 2020 and the Construction Scotland Innovation Hub. The group had an excellent informative presentation from three experts from legal firm Addleshaw Goddard who looked at the backdrop in...