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Why slinging boards is being embraced in the new England training regime
Match report: The Etex Fit-Out Cup, St George's Park, 20 November 2019 A day now etched in footballing history started like any other November morning. It was a windy, crisp and bright autumn day at the England Training Ground as the two teams assembled for the...
FIS partners with Barbour ABI to provide 15% discount for its members
FIS has partnered with Barbour ABI to extend our reach and educate and take our content directly to specifiers and building designers. This partnership is great news for FIS members because it provides a dedicated Hub for FIS on the Barbour ABI Product Search where we...
Interior Systems Installer Apprenticeship at Leeds College of Building
Leeds College of Building is now offering the Interior Systems Installer Apprenticeship, focusing specifically on the drylining pathway. This is a Level 2 qualification and typically takes two years to complete. Working in partnership with British Gypsum to deliver...
Public sector retention policies published
The retention policies of major public sector clients has been published by Build UK as it reached its latest milestone on its Roadmap to Zero Retentions. The information aims to provide increased transparency for the industry and includes the retention percentage...
New members needed for CONIAC SME Working Group
The Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) is looking for individuals to join its Supporting Small Employers working group. The Health and Safety Executive is supported by a range of advisory committees and industry groups. These bodies may be concerned...
Two major tax changes for construction in the next 12 months
In the next 12 months there are not one, but two, major changes for construction. The new off-payroll working rules come into force for medium and large companies but the changes which result will impact on people working through their own limited companies, so some...
FIS announces new FIS Skills Board Chair
FIS is delighted to announce the new Chair of the FIS Skills Board, Operations Director at Stortford Interiors (UK) Paul Leach Paul will take up his two year non-executive role this month and will ensure that the views of the FIS membership are fairly represented...
Grenfell contractor banned pending inquiry decision
A contractor in London has been banned from carrying out housing works until the Grenfell Inquiry rules on whether it contributed to the fire. London mayor Sadiq Khan made the decision to ban Rydon Construction Ltd (RCL), alongside 12 other companies, from carrying...
FIS partners with UK Construction Week Summits
FIS has continued its partnership with UK Construction Week Summits, in which its members and partners can save over £100 discount off the cost of attending the summits. The partnership with UK Construction Week has gone from strength to strength over the last four...