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Chris Hobbs has been appointed as the new Vetting Manager for FIS and replaces Robert Barker who retired earlier this year. As part of our membership criteria, contractors are asked to put forward a recently completed project, where the quality of the work can be...

Scottish construction is set to benefit from new CITB research which – for the first time – will give a detailed five-year overview of skills, demand and supply at a regional level. This report is the first-of-its-kind and will be renewed annually, alongside the...

The Gypsum Products Development Association (GPDA) which represents the drylining systems manufacturers, (Etex, British Gypsum and Knauf) recently reviewed and re-published an umbrella statement regarding the compatibility of materials between the manufacturers. Click...

A new consultation has been launched that seeks to obtain the views and opinions of stakeholders on a review of building and fire safety regulatory frameworks in order to help ensure the safety of people in and around Scotland’s buildings. This consultation covers two...

In the first quarter of 2018 FIS and Stortford Interiors began working together to design a unique initiative, to support Stortford’s ongoing vision for increased skills success, social values, future sustainability and new entrant growth and to create a template that...

The Plaisterers' Training Awards will be presented at a prestigious ceremony and luncheon on 20 November 2018 at Plaisterers' Hall in London. There are three categories in which FIS members can enter; the closing date is 24 August 2018. The event provides a good...

In the July edition of SpecFinish, we take a look at the key points from the Hackitt Review and how the FIS PPP initiative can provide evidence of competency. The skills feature provides an overview of our Further Education to Employment programme, which FIS is...

Iain McIlwee has been appointed as the new chief executive of FIS, the trade body which represents the fit-out sector. Iain will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Association’s long and short-term strategies to the benefit of members and...

RICS is updating the SKA rating for offices scheme to ensure it reflects current best practice as well as incentivises clients and industry to improve standards in interior fit-out and refurbishment projects. Currently, the following workshops, themes and dates are...