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This May will see what is arguably the most closely contested Scottish Parliament election since devolution in 1999.  With all 129 seats being contested, CICV members from across Scotland have a valuable opportunity to hear directly from, and put questions to,...

A new report published today sets out how Scotland can strengthen the flow of new entrants into the construction and built environment workforce, helping ensure the sector has the people and skills needed to deliver against the country’s future ambitions. The report,...

FIS is highlighting an important upcoming change to the UK tax system, with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax set to come into force from 6 April 2026. The update, highlighted by Build UK, represents a significant shift in how self-employed individuals manage...

A new report from the Finishes and Interior Sector (FIS), Procurement, Payment and Contract Management: The Challenges in the Low and Mid-rise Housing Sector, exposes the structural barriers facing the UK’s housebuilding supply chain and calls for urgent reform in...

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has introduced a new Remediation Improvement Plan aimed at speeding up the processing of Gateway Two applications for remediation projects. The regulator has also set a target to clear the majority of outstanding remediation...

CITB has announced updated arrangements for how in-scope employers will be able to access funding for training from 1 April 2026, with the level of support available depending on the size of the organisation. The update follows CITB’s recent decision to pause new...

FIS has updated its Integrated Management Standard (IMS) as part of a comprehensive new Organisational Capability Toolkit, to help businesses in the construction industry streamline their operations, enhance their organisational capability, and comply with the latest...

FIS Training Provider member DMR Training & Consultancy has announced that funding is currently available for a range of construction NVQs, subject to eligibility criteria being met. The funding supports individuals working across the finishes and interiors...

Last week (3rd March) FIS attended the Wales Industry Stakeholders Meeting. This year is a big one in the Principality with the Building Safety Regulations Wales coming into force in July (an FIS training course is currently being completed to support compliance) and...