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Employers – our sector needs you
FIS is addressing the acute shortage of skilled drylining operatives in the fit-out sector by working with partners such as CITB, Jobcentreplus, Local Authority Councils and Colleges in delivering the FIS BuildBack Programme. We need employers to back the FIS...
New report explains BIM and Legal Contracts
On 28 February 2018 at the BIM Show Live in Newcastle, the new government-supported Winfield Rock Report was launched. The report, Overcoming the Legal and Contractual Barriers of BIM is co-authored by May Winfield and Sarah Rock and considers the position on levels,...
IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI: February
February data pointed to a continuation of the subdued growth conditions reported across the UK construction sector at the beginning of 2018. Total business activity increased only marginally during the latest survey period, while new work decreased for the second...
March edition of SpecFinish
In the March edition of SpecFinish, Helen Yeulet, FIS Skills Delivery Director looks at the need for specialist contractors to demonstrate competence in the sector and how the CSCS card has an essential role to play. Technical Director Joe Cilia meets up with interior...
Welcome to our new members in February
During February, we welcomed three new companies to the FIS membership; MP Drywall and SBR Refurbishment are contractor members and Building Additions Ltd is a supplier member. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with our new and existing members...
Lobbying (Scotland) Bill to come into force from 12 March 2018
After the Lobbying (Scotland) Bill received Royal Assent in April 2016, the Lobbying Register website was launched in October 2017. It was also announced that the Act would come into force from 12 March 2018, impacting any individual or business who engages in...
Scottish Lobbying Act
After the Lobbying (Scotland) Bill received Royal Assent in April 2016, the Lobbying Register website was launched in October 2017. It was also announced that the Act would come into force from 12 March 2018, impacting any individual or business who engages in...
Hackitt Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety
In response to the Dame Judith Hackitt Interim Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has initiated the following work streams: Design Construction & Refurbishment Procurement & Supply...
Birmingham’s BuildBack success
FIS Skills proudly rolled out its flagship BuildBack programme in Birmingham on 16 February with an assessment day held for employers and trainees at South and City College. This is the first instalment of a nationwide rollout planned for BuildBack as part of the...