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CITB releasing new training standards
In April 2020, CITB is releasing new training standards for short duration courses available to levy payers. Short duration courses are between half a days training and up to 29 days maximum. Each of the standards will have grants attached for CITB levy paying...
Wales bans combustible cladding on high-rise buildings
The Welsh Government has today announced the banning on the use of combustible cladding on high rise buildings as from 13 January 2020. This will apply to all new residential buildings (flats, student accommodation and care homes) and hospitals that are over 18m high....
Queen’s Speech – significant investment in infrastructure and housing, a focus on workers rights and building safety
The Queens Speech sets out the intent of Government over the next 12 months, attempts to lock in manifesto promises and sets out the stall of our new Government. Probably few have been more significant than yesterday with everything at stake. At a macro level getting...
Barbour ABI – Economic and Construction Market Review
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... 9.1% increase for contract awards...
Construction Leadership Council confirms support for Build UK Retentions Roadmap
In a statement issued on 9 December, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has confirmed its support for Build UK’s Roadmap to Zero Retentions and encouraged industry to implement the new minimum standards when using cash retentions. The CLC’s support marks...
CPA Weekly Notes
The Markit/CIPS PMI for manufacturing was 48.9 in November, down from 49.6 in October. This marked the seventh consecutive month of contraction for the manufacturing sector, as the upcoming General Election added another layer of uncertainty, whilst destocking...
FIS Conference round-up: Rethinking Construction
A massive thanks to our events sponsors, QIC Evolution and Forza Doors. Partners, speakers, exhibitors and of course the delegates in attendance. We hope you had an enjoyable and insighful day. A full round-up and presentations from the day are below.Dr Noble Francis...
FIS is in sound shape, making a difference and continuing to grow
The FIS AGM was held on the 19th November 2019 at St Georges Park, Staffordshire (read the minutes here) In the Outgoing President’s address, Andrew Smith of OWA highlighted that the FIS was in sound financial shape with a little over £25,000 surplus generated in the...
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...