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SFS Working Group: progress on competence, regulation and technical guidance
The FIS SFS Working Group met in April 2026 for a wide‑ranging discussion covering workforce competence, regulatory reform and key technical challenges facing the sector. A major focus of the meeting was progress on the new SFS installer qualification, developed in...
FIS launches new E-Learning module to help contractors navigate changing Building Regulations
FIS has launched a new e-learning module, Building Regulation Compliance: Contractor Roles, designed to help construction professionals understand and meet their responsibilities under the latest regulatory changes. Our new competency-led e-learning module provides...
New FIS Training Module to support changes in Welsh Building Regulations
From 1 July 2026 a new building safety regime will come into force in Wales, introducing fundamental changes to how building work is regulated, approved and enforced. While closely aligned with the principles of the Building Safety Act 2022 introduced in England, the...
Navigating today’s energy market: How FIS Members can gain control, confidence and savings with Enexus Energy
The energy market continues to present challenges for businesses across the UK, and for companies operating within the finishes and interiors sector, controlling overheads remains as important as ever. With wholesale prices still reacting to global events, changing...
Meet your future workforce – Help needed at Skills Bootcamps
The skills shortage in the Finishes and Interiors Sector isn’t going away and addressing it will take a more joined-up, practical approach across our industry. That’s exactly what we’re working to deliver. FIS has partnered with The Skills Centre to run a series of...
PFKG Addresses Persistent Confusion in Passive Fire Specification
The Passive Fire Knowledge Group (PFKG), supported by FIS, has published three new Knowledge Shares to address widespread misunderstanding in the specification of passive fire protection systems across the built environment. The new publications are:...
CPA Economic and Construction Update
The CPA's Economic and Construction Update provides an insightful summary of the latest economic and construction trends in the UK. The latest weekly update is enclosed, including: CPA View on Middle Eastern Conflict and Potential Effects (23 April 2026) RIBA Future...
Opportunity for FIS Members to Influence National Minimum Wage Policy
FIS, as an active member of the Construction Industry Collective Voice, is encouraging members to take part in a unique opportunity to directly influence future National Minimum Wage policy. Following ongoing engagement through the CICV Skills & Employment Group,...
Major reform proposed for Construction Training Boards
The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to merge the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) into a single, unified Industry Training Board (ITB). The consultation will remain open...