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Registration has opened for the SkillBuild 2026 Regional Qualifiers, giving learners across construction the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete at a national level. Entries are open now and will close on 20 February 2026. SkillBuild is the UK’s largest...

The Scottish Government has published a new Infrastructure Delivery Pipeline, as part of the Scottish Budget 2026/27. The pipeline details £11.1 billion of investment across major projects and programmes over the next four years, including 36,000 new homes, the A9...

UK government has announced that it is scrapping the long-awaited Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill saying that the rule changes would be too costly for large companies. This is a blow to the construction supply chain who bore the brunt of the failure of...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Davinder Jhamat to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Davinder is a dynamic and commercial minded leader and joins FIS during an exciting time of transformation. This role is key to helping lead our...

FIS is reminding members of the importance of carrying out correct Right to Work checks, as the Government continues to step up immigration enforcement across the UK, with construction identified as a priority sector. According to the Home Office, arrests for illegal...

The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has developed a series of industry Competency Frameworks to provide clear, practical guidance to support competence, compliance and best practice across the built environment. Developed in collaboration with FIS members and the...

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published its latest data on Gateway Two applications, covering the period 25 November to 22 December 2025, showing continued progress in addressing the backlog of applications and the work of the new Innovation Unit. While this...

FIS has been working with members and colleagues from across the sector to develop the competency frameworks for Complex Ceilings, Demountable Partitions and Service Moveable Walls, which are now available for a 30-day online review and feedback period (12 January to...

This week FIS CEO, Iain McIlwee was asked to lead a workshop session at the Building Safety Regulator's Industry Competence Committee (ICC) meeting.  The aim was to help those who are leading reform to the regulatory environment to gain an understanding of the...