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Digital Skills report – changing construction, changing skills
CITB has launched its Digital Skills report - the first in a series of three in its Changing Construction, Changing Skills campaign. 'Unlocking Construction’s Digital Future: A Skills Plan for Industry' provides evidence to help inform decision-making by the...
#iBuiltThis2018 competition winners announced
FIS announced the winners of its flagship #iBuiltThis2018 awards at a Champagne reception at UK Construction Week on 9 October 2018. This simple competition is designed to promote careers in construction and get young people, the construction industry and the public...
FIS AGM Notification
Notification is hereby given of the AGM for the Finishes and Interiors Sector Ltd which will take place on 1 November 2018 at 10.30am. To download the AGM notification click here. The accounts for year-end 2017 can be found here.
Government pledges five-day payment for small firms
In a fresh attempt to stamp out late payment, the Government has announced five-day payment terms for SMEs Prompted by the collapse of Carillion and widespread outrage about its back-stop of 120-day payment terms despite being signed up to the prompt payment code, the...
Scottish Awards winners announced at event in Trades Hall, Glasgow
On Friday 28 September 2018, FIS held its third Scottish Awards Lunch at Trades Hall in Glasgow. Over 160 members and guests attended the event to hear the winners announced and welcome new FIS chief exective to the helm. FIS President Andrew Smith opened proceedings...
Ban on combustible materials
MHCLG has published the following statement on its website following yesterday’s announcement. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-new-housing-measures The statement includes the following key points Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy the...
FIS to exhibit at UK Construction Week
FIS will exhibiting at UK Construction Week at the NEC in Birmingham from 9 to 11 October. Come and see us at stand M112. We have a great line up of activities organised, including: • 9 October 2018 - Our #iBuiltThis2018 awards ceremony at the Surfaces and Materials...
Skills shortage will hamper housing delivery, FMB research reveals
Small house builders predict that skills shortages in the building industry will hamper housing delivery and will eventually overtake access to finance as a bigger barrier to building new homes, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Key...
New fully funded training courses released
The Home Building Skills Partnership, NHBC and Hamilton Deed are pleased to announce the next phase of fully funded training courses, focusing on assistant/ site manager and sales advisor roles. These training courses link closely with the Skills Frameworks and will...