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Employment Rights Bill guide
On 10 October, the UK Government introduced its new Employment Rights Bill, marking the most significant overhaul of UK employment law in decades. Ministers assert that the proposals will create fairer workplaces and better address modern needs for both workers and...
Navigating the Building Safety Regime: new mandatory reporting guidance
With new homes and infrastructure at the heart of the Government’s plan to drive economic growth, construction is firmly in the spotlight, and we need to ensure the industry is delivering high quality buildings that are safe to occupy and perform as expected. There is...
FIS Sustainability Research – Your help needed
FIS is data driven and keen to support research that improves our collective understanding to and helps us to drive positive change. To this end, the FIS Sustainability Leadership Group has agreed to support the research stage of a Masters Project being conducted by...
Two new training courses added to the FIS e-Learning Hub
Two new training courses have been added this week to the FIS e-Learning Hub. The courses aim to support members in managing individual competence associated with key package areas. The first course is the Firestopping of service penetrations: Best Practice. The aim...
Fire Wall Labelling – a simple and effective way to improve building safety
The Fire Wall Labelling campaign launched in 2023 has had a refresh this month with a new web area established to help promote the campaign. The fire wall labelling initiative aims to help identify fire walls and provide instant guidance on what to do when passing...
FIS relaunch Integrated Management Standard to support organisational capability
New requirements in the Building Regulations identify the need for businesses to demonstrate organisational capability. On a basic level, this means businesses will need to evidence how they check people are competent and ensure they are supported by effective...
Empowering the Responsible NO – New Toolkit
FIS CEO, Iain McIlwee explores the importance of the word "No" in construction. The procurement research FIS published in February 2023 coined the expression the “Responsible No” "No” is a tiny word, one syllable, but at times, the hardest to say. If we say “No” to a...
Show your support at the Skillbuild National Final
FIS is attending the SkillBuild National Final as the top apprentices and trainees compete for the title in their trade! Following intense Regional Qualifiers, the best of the best in UK construction will showcase their skills in a high-stakes, competitive challenge....
Material Supply Chain Group Statement
Statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group. The latest statement below from the Construction...