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The latest edition of the Joint Taxation Committee’s Newsline for May can be downloaded here. Liz Bridge reports that there seem to be some problems with CIS online verifications, particularly of partnerships. If any member experiences difficulty, can they contact Liz...

We are proud to advise that Cath, Clair, Erika, Sharon, Nicky and Carole, who are based at the FIS office in Solihull, are donning their pink gear to take part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life on Saturday 15 July. Our team, aptly named 'Can the FIS ladies...

A summary of the data from the Markit/CIPS Construction PMI® for April revealed that construction growth picked up in April, driven by work on civil engineering projects. Other key findings include: Sharpest rise in total construction output so far in 2017 Civil...

We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest publication A Client's Guide: Office Fit-Out and Refurbishment. For many clients, creating an office fit-out that suits their business needs, their customers and staff – and having it happen on time, to specification...

FIS showcased its flagship BuildBack programme by hosting an open day at Tyne Metropolitan College on 10 April.   The event enjoyed full attendance and participation from all partners, employers and trainees including Mary Glindon, MP for North Tyneside. The...

Adoption of offsite construction is growing, and calls for change - in particular Mark Farmer’s report Modernise or Die - have prompted CITB to publish their research report Faster, Smarter, More Efficient: Building Skills for Offsite Construction.   With offsite...

Our American counterparts, The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, is also reporting that construction firms on the other side of the pond are getting squeezed by increasing materials and labour costs. The cost of materials used in construction rose markedly...

The Construction Products Association has now launched its Procurement Guidance Tool, developed to assist procurers implementing the government’s balanced scorecard approach in construction. The Tool signposts procurers to the different types of evidence that...

Armstrong Ceilings' annual Grid Off challenge took place at Birmingham's NEC on 6 April. Of the 18 finalists, 12 companies were FIS members, with New Forest Ceilings just being pipped to the title by Coyle Suspended Ceilings. Over nine rounds, teams went head-to-head...