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New Guidance Supports Contractors on Building Safety Compliance Ahead of CAS Deadline
We have been working with a panel of industry experts to address organisational competence amongst contractors. This group has been instrumental in helping us produce building safety policy guidance for those who are accredited on a pre-qualification (PQQ) scheme...
FIS Submits Member-Informed Response to Government’s Construction Products Reform Consultation
FIS responded on behalf if it’s members to the Government Consultation on their Construction Products Reform Green Paper. This paper details plans to increase the oversight of testing and conformity assessment bodies, third party product certification schemes, the...
CITB achieves Consensus for its 2026-29 Levy Proposals
CITB has announced that 67% of construction employers have voted in favour of its Levy plans, after confirming that it achieved Consensus in support for its Levy Proposals that aim to help provide training for the construction industry across the next three years. FIS...
Start your Net Zero journey with a free assessment
FIS has been working closely with the Supply Chain Sustainability School for over three years now. Together they have organised several webinars to showcase the great sustainability initiatives of the fit-out sectors. Topics have included reuse, circular economy,...
Construction to Production Masterclass
Transform your construction projects with Toyota’s production thinking. The Construction to Production Toyota Masterclass is a one-day, high-impact programme designed specifically for Directors, Business Owners, and Operational Leaders in the construction industry....
FIS Members vote “No” to CITB Levy proposals
1Following a vote of the FIS membership on the level of money proposed to be collected for the construction industry levy by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), FIS has voted against the CITB proposal. A full report has been provided to CITB documenting...
Modern methods of construction in new-build residential properties
The BSI has published PAS 8700, sponsored by MHCLG, to standardise and streamline the use of modern methods of construction (MMC) in new-build residential properties. It covers project set up, design, information management, delivery and assembly, and maintenance and...
Working rule agreement updates effective from 1 April 2025
The CIJC has updated its Working Rule Agreement to reflect the changes in the levels and qualification ages for the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage. The changes impact the rate for the General Operative and the Apprenticeship age related payments...
Navigating Gateway Two
FIS members have access to Build UK’s guide to the validation stage at Gateway Two, which sets out the documents that should be included within an application for Building Control Approval for a Higher-Risk Building (HRB). The May 2025 version confirms the following...