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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...
Have your say on the Hackitt Review Interim Report
Dame Judith Hackitt's Interim Report, which was published during the week ending 23 December 2017, indicates that a major change to building regulations is coming soon. The new system for building regulations will be 'output based' meaning contractors and...
Scottish Awards – call for entries
We are now accepting entries for the 2018 Scottish Awards; nominations are also sought for Apprentice of the Year. The awards were introduced in 2016 to demonstrate the quality of work and the range of projects that are carried out in Scotland. Entry is open to all...
Attend the Regulations and Standards Post-Brexit Meeting
FIS members are invited to attend the Construction Products Association meeting with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to discuss the implications of Brexit on the future of the construction products regulation and standards. MHCLG is...