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Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum issues five-point plan to help contractors
The CICV Forum has written to Holyrood urging the Government to adopt a five-point plan to assist contractors through the worst of the COVID-19 crisis. The collection of 23 trade and professional bodies (including FIS) has addressed its appeal to Kevin Stewart MSP,...
Guidance from HMG on how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic
New guidance on safer working has been published for a variety of sectors including "Construction and Other Outdoor Work" and also "Guidance for people who work in or run offices, contact centres and similar indoor environments" can be accessed here. The Guidance...
Construction products annual sales decline in Q1 – the lowest in seven years
The latest Construction Products Association’s State of Trade Survey for 2020 Q1, looks at the early impact of the COVID-19 lockdown. Key survey findings include: A balance of 14% of heavy side firms and 8% of light side firms reported that construction products sales...
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...