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Views sought on building standards compliance and fire safety in Scotland
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...
FIS and Stortford Interiors collaborate on new flagship initiative – Project Futures
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...
Plaisterers’ Training Awards
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...
July edition of SpecFinish
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...
FIS appoints Iain McIlwee as Chief Executive
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...
SKA offices update workshops
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...
Conference call to discuss the Hackitt Review’s impact on marketing of construction products
Peter Caplehorn, CPA Deputy Chief Executive and Policy Director, will host a Skype conference call with members on Wednesday 25 July from 11am-12pm to discuss the impact of the Hackitt Review’s recommendations on the work of marketing and communications professionals...
Submit your 2017/18 Grant claims by 30 June
This is your last opportunity to claim Training and Development Plan Grant for the 2017/2018 Grants Scheme. The deadline to submit all Grant claims for this period is Saturday 30 June 2018. Any claims that are submitted after this date will not be processed. Please...
Self-employed contractor wins Supreme Court workers’ rights case
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling that an individual who had worked solely for London-based Pimlico Plumbers for six years, was entitled to full workers’ rights despite being VAT-registered and paying self-employed tax, our tax adviser Liz Bridge provides her...