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Peter Aldous to present petition on 23 April
There are now 76 trade bodies and 120 MPs in support of the Aldous Bill, and ahead of the Second Reading on Friday 27 April, Peter Aldous is presenting a petition to 10 Downing Street, representing support for retentions reform and calling on Government to act. The...
Knauf Readymixed Finishing event
Encon/Nevill Long is hosting a Spray Readymixed Finishing event, with Knauf, on Friday 18 May at its Newcastle branch. FIS members are invited to attend free of charge. Two live demonstrations will take place at 9 am and 11.30 am. Each session will include: • A full...
UK Construction Week unveils ambitious plans to showcase industry role models
UK Construction Week is launching a new initiative for 2018 to help the industry compete for talent. It will do this by taking role models in the industry and elevating their profile and their story in a nationwide publicity campaign through trade and consumer media....
Fit-out services required for BBC’s DIY SOS
From 15 to 28 May 2018, television's DIY SOS team will be building for the Grenfell community and they need your help! In order to re-home the Dale Youth Boxing Gym and build a brand new two-storey community centre, the TV show needs local trades and supplies. If you...
Tackling the plastic problem – Open consultation
The Chancellor launched a call for evidence at the Spring Statement to examine how charges or changes to the tax system could tackle the problems associated with single-use plastic waste. As part of the government’s call for evidence, the Treasury is examining...
Approved Document L (England) – Conservation of Fuel and Power
The following updated documents have been published; please see Transitional arrangements (below) for the date of applicability. 1. Approved Document L1b Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings 2010 edition incorporating 2018 amendments. This changes all...
Keith Wilson’s funeral
It is with great sadness that we inform members that Keith Wilson passed away peacefully at the end of March. Keith was a director of fit-out contractor Teewey Office Fitters. He was a founding member of the Partitioning Industry Association (PIA) and served on its...
BuildBack is coming to a town near you!
Following the successful Midlands-based BuildBack cohort which took place last month, we are pleased to announce that the nationwide roll-out, part of the Fit-Out Futures strategy, will begin at Sheffield College in May. The FIS BuildBack programme puts job seekers...
IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI: March
March data revealed a setback for the UK construction sector following five months of marginal business activity growth. However, survey respondents noted that unusually bad weather conditions had been a key factor behind the drop in construction output, with...