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CLC Brexit Contingency Planning Conference – update on the actions
Following the construction industry Brexit Contingency Planning Conference, the agreed actions covered were; The construction workforce, including skills and migration The import and export of goods The future regulatory regime and demonstrating compliance with this...
Winners announced for Fit-Out Futures Awards
The winners of the 2019 Fit-Out Futures Awards were celebrated at the FIS President's Lunch in London on Tuesday. The event saw 300 members and their guests come together to see the winners revelaed in the delighful surroundings of Plaisterers' Hall. Congratulations...
Leaving the EU: actions for your business to take now to be ready for no deal
HMRC has announced that businesses will be able to use simplified declarations and postpone payment of duties under Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) if there is a no-deal Brexit (although there will be additional information needed for controlled goods). The...
Scotland – all domestic properties to have smoke, heat and CO alarms
New regulations released in Scotland on 1 February 2019 mean that every household must have installed the following: A smoke alarm fitted in the living room or lounge and circular spaces such as hallways and landings Kitchens must have a heat alarm All these alarms...
Industry leaders and clients united to prepare response to a No Deal Brexit
The Construction Leadership Council earlier this week convened a meeting of over 100 industry leaders, to develop sector contingency plans for a No Deal Brexit. The conference brought together firms from across the sector, including construction contractors from...
Do you struggle to fill your vacancies or achieve S106 outcomes?
Recruiting safely and fairly - employing ex-offenders to address the skills gaps in construction Enterprise Centre, Coventry University Technology Park, Puma Way, Coventry CV1 2TT* Thursday 14 March 2019, 09:00 – 13:00 (followed by networking lunch) Facing a...
Some certainty on CE Marking after the UK exits from the EU
CE Marking is driven by the Construction Products Regulations (CPR), which will have to change after Brexit. Thankfully, if you manufacture or import products for the UK market where CE Marking is mandatory (i.e. there is a Harmonised European Norm (hEn)) changes...
Growth Continues with positive outlook for 2019
Respondents to the CPA State of Trade Survey Q4 2018 experienced a strong end to 2018, with 27% of heavy side manufacturers and half of light side manufacturers reporting a rise in sales. Growth in factory output is anticipated to rise further in the opening quarter...
Shortages affecting occupations in construction
The Home Office has published the future skills-based immigration system white paper which sets out the Government’s plans to introduce a new single immigration system, ending free movement. Through Build UK, FIS has supported this important piece of work and we would...