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Judging panel announced for FIS #iBuiltThis2018

Judging panel announced for FIS #iBuiltThis2018

#iBuiltThis2018 is an image led campaign which aims to celebrate the skills and talent within the construction industry, and showcase projects people have built in relation to the built environment. FIS chief executive Iain McIlwee said “The exclusive line-up on the...

Entry into the Contractors Awards is now open!

Entry into the Contractors Awards is now open!

The awards aim to promote and encourage high levels of craftsmanship in the fit out sector. All contracts entered are visited by two award judges; the architect or interior designer of the winning contracts will also receive an award. The Awards are open to any FIS...

MHCLG Advice Note 17

MHCLG Advice Note 17

Following the Grenfell fire tragedy, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) began investigating the fire door industry, specifically regarding composite doors. They identified a number of composite doors that failed to meet the 30-minute...

Building a safer future

Building a safer future

FIS technical director Joe Cilia considers the key points from the review into Building Regulations and Fire Safety commissioned by government following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower last year. Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety and PPP...

FIS launches CSCS card upgrade offers for the drylining trade

FIS launches CSCS card upgrade offers for the drylining trade

FIS has introduced two offers to help drylining operatives upgrade to the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card, an essential replacement for the expired CRO cards which cannot be renewed. 20% discount The first offer is a 20% discount off the full price of upgrading their...

Grenfell Update: written statement

Grenfell Update: written statement

James Brokenshire (Secretary of State for Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) provides an update on the work the Government is undertaking in response to the Grenfell tragedy and broader building safety work. Grenfell Update:Written statement -...

Ensuring system compliancy in drywall systems

Ensuring system compliancy in drywall systems

FIS has published a statement regarding what constitutes performance compliancy in drywall systems. Click here to read the statement - Ensuring system compliancy in drywall systems

ASFP Understanding Passive Fire Protection

ASFP Understanding Passive Fire Protection

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is hosting a free CPD seminar aimed at improving awareness of passive fire protection on 4 September, between 08.30am - 1pm in London. Understanding Passive Fire Protection, offers presentations on all aspects of...