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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...
IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI: December
Survey respondents indicated that house building remained a key engine of growth, with residential work expanding for the sixteenth consecutive month in December. In contrast, latest data indicated a moderate fall in commercial construction, thereby continuing the...
January edition of SpecFinish
In the January edition of SpecFinish, Technical Director Joe Cilia looks at Standards and specifications within the finishes and interiors sector. Standards will appear as a measure of compliance in a PQQ. On page 16, we outline the 'Fit-Out Futures' initiative...
FIS Skills launches digital Training Needs Analysis 2018
UPDATE - Deadline for submissions has been extended to Tuesday 6 February, 5pm. FIS Skills has...