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How to manage expired CSCS cards during current pandemic
*Update The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has impacted CSCS’s ability to issue cards to some first-time applicants or those wishing to renew their card prior to expiry as all Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test centres have been closed until further...
Specialist Task Group develops ‘Four Step People First’ COVID-19 Safety Protocol
Having identified over a 100 work items that are currently performed in the finishes and interiors sector where it was deemed difficult to maintain the two-metre working rule, a Task Group established through specialist trade body, Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS)...
Coronavirus: managing risks to your business, staff and workplace
FIS Statement on Coronavirus FIS is closely monitoring the development of the Coronavirus situation and is receiving regular briefings from the Civil Service and will continue to follow official advice from Government and the Health Authorities. We are very mindful...
Skills provider strengthens team with key appointment and EPAO accreditation
A Manchester-based assessment company is preparing for its next phase of growth with a key senior appointment. North West Skills Academy, which specialises in providing training and assessment services to the construction industry, has recruited Dan Russell as Head of...
Combustible Materials Consultation ‐ deadline extended
The deadline for the consultation on the review of the ban on combustible materials in external walls has been extended to 25 May 2020 in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Build UK will be submitting a response to the consultation and please send any comments to...
Government Response to Building a Safer Future
The Government has published its response to the Building a Safer Future consultation, setting out how it intends to establish the new Building Safety Regulator. The new regime will initially apply to all multi‐occupied buildings of 18 metres or more in height but may...
Barbour ABI – Economic and Construction Market Review April 2020
FIS has teamed up with Barbour ABI to bring members deeper analysis and intelligence on the construction market. This next level of analysis will help members to forecast trends and assist in your business planning. In this issue... Contract awards robust for March...
Government indicate they will use current legislation to ensure product safety for installed products
Government is looking at what current legislation is available to them to ensure that products are correctly installed and appropriately used. This will undoubtedly call in current relationships between suppliers and installers and reflects Dame Judith Hackitt’s call...
NHBC withdraws use of MgO boards on sites offering a warranty
Magnesium Oxide building boards (MgO) NHBC has recently updated its website regarding the use of MgO boards in essence they will not accept MgO building boards on buildings where the foundations are begun on or after 30 April 2020 under its insurance warranty....