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Confusion over Higher Risk Buildings Definition and Roof Gardens

Confusion over Higher Risk Buildings Definition and Roof Gardens

In a recent residential property tribunal, the roof terrace at Smoke House and Curing House in Hackney Wick, East London was deemed by the tribunal to be a seventh storey bringing it in scope of the definition of a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act....

Overview and Slides from FIS Commercial Fit-out Day

Overview and Slides from FIS Commercial Fit-out Day

On Tuesday FIS hosted its Commercial Fit-out Industry Day (kindly hosted by Hill Dickinson and sponsored by FireDNA. The current legal and regulatory backdrop At the meeting FIS CEO, Iain McIlwee covered the current impact of the Building Safety Act on the market,...

Changes to the Construction Industry Scheme

Changes to the Construction Industry Scheme

Over the last six months, HMRC has made a number of changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including: Compliance with VAT obligations has been added to the Gross Payment Status compliance test which means if businesses do not comply with their VAT...

Employment Rights Bill Unveiled

Employment Rights Bill Unveiled

The Government has introduced the Employment Rights Bill to Parliament, describing it as the "biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation". It contains 28 reforms which increase protection for workers, including: ‘Day one’ protections ‐ The existing two‐year...

CPA Autumn Forecast Webinar 2024

CPA Autumn Forecast Webinar 2024

CPA would like to invite you and your respective members to join the their webinar for the Construction Industry Forecasts - Autumn 2024 Edition. The webinar will cover the UK economy this year, the latest construction data, and the new construction forecasts for the...

Training Awards Shortlist Announced

Training Awards Shortlist Announced

The shortlist for the 2024 Training Awards has been determined by our panel of judges. Celebrating excellence and achievement in plastering, interior trades and related professional occupations, the Training Awards are a collaboration between FIS and the Worshipful...