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Research into skills demand as UK prepares to exit the EU
FIS and nine other leading trade and professional bodies have come together to understand what skills are in greatest demand as the UK prepares its exit from the EU. The survey, which will go out to more than 20,000 companies across the UK construction sector, will...
Outline of the future UK-EU relationship after the Brexit implementation period ends
An outline of the Political Declaration setting out the draft framework for the future UK/EU relationship has been summarised covering those aspects which of specific interest to members of the Construction Products Association. Being a Political Declaration this...
How practical aspects of UK/EU activities will be treated at the end of the implementation period to ensure legal certainty
To enable a smooth transition for UK/EU activities in mid-process at the end of the Implementation Period, specific rules need putting in place to ensure the orderly continuation of activities between the two parties. This CPA information paper summarises some aspects...
CITB seeks Board Trustee
CITB is seeking influential industry representatives to apply to become a Trustee of its Board. Construction skills are critical to the economy and this is a particularly important time to join the Board. Trustees have collective responsibility for CITB’s strategic...
FIS Scottish Awards – will you be one of our winners in 2019?
Following the success of our third Scottish Awards Lunch in September, we're delighted to be continuing with the Scottish Awards scheme and Lunch in 2019. The awards aim to demonstrate the quality of work and range of projects that are carried out in Scotland. All FIS...
FIS launches its BuildME programme at WorldSkills UK Live
Last week, at World Skills UK Live, FIS launched its new work experience programme aimed at lining up suitable employers and FIS Approved Training Providers to help college learners get real industry experience – introducing BuildME. It’s no trade secret that an aging...
AGM Minutes
The Minutes of the 2018 AGM which took place at the FIS Conference at Worsley Park Marriott Hotel can be downloaded here.
FIS launches the #iBuiltThis2019 competition at WorldSkills UK Live
FIS launched its hugely successful #iBuiltThis2019 competition at the WorldSkills UK Live event at the NEC in Birmingham. #iBuiltThis is a visual campaign, image led aiming to celebrate the skills, talent within the construction industry and showcase projects people...
FIS to exhibit at QIC Summit
FIS will be exhibiting at the Quality in Construction Summit – book your place with special offer. FIS is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Quality in Construction Summit on the 27 November 2018 in Manchester. Iain McIlwee will be speaking about...