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Fit-Out Futures Awards – the winners
On Tuesday 6 February 2018, FIS held the President’s Lunch at Plaisterers’ Hall in London. Over 300 members and guests attended the lunch where the new FIS President, Andrew Smith, addressed the audience: "Compliance and competence are going to be increasingly...
Free – Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) webinars
The HMRC is currently running free webinars, providing members with advice and support regarding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Whether you’re new to CIS or building on your existing knowledge, the online help will explain how the scheme works and your...
IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI: January
Survey respondents reported a subdued start to 2018, with a return to contraction in residential building activity. New orders declined, linked by many companies to market uncertainty. On a more positive note, confidence towards future growth prospects improved, with...
CITB’s Support for Carillion Employees
CITB has contacted over 40,000 construction employers for placement of Carillion apprentices under a £1.5m cash incentive programme. More than 850 employers have responded and offered job opportunities. As of 31 January 2018, of the 1,400 apprentices affected, 553...
Are you ready for GDPR?
Like it or not, GDPR is going to impact all companies. As an example, consider the amount of personal data you hold on just your employees and LOSCs! GDPR came into force in May 2016, with a two-year transition period becoming enforceable from 25 May 2018. The...
Welcome to our new members in January
During January, we welcomed four new companies to the FIS membership; Bournes of London Projects Ltd and Keylon Interiors Ltd are contractor members and we have two service providers - Endeavour Recruitment Services Limited and Chalkstring Limited. We look forward to...
Invitation to review document – Light Steel External Wall Systems
Comments are invited on the final peer review of the Steel Construction Institute's document Design and Installation of Light Steel External Wall Systems. All comments received will be collated and discussed at a meeting of the Steel Framed Systems forum in...
JTC January Newsline
The main topics from January's tax update include the news that The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced that the first spring statement, where the government will respond to the forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), will be held on Tuesday 13...
Carillion Liquidation – how will it affect me?
The collapse of Carillion is a significant event for the UK construction sector and some FIS members will be affected. Our partnership with law firm Womble Bond Dickinson provides access to free legal advice. Members should download and complete this form to allow...