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Updated Drylining Specifiers’ guide launched
The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has published a revised and updated Specifiers’ Guide to Drylining. This essential resource will help specifiers and designers with the specification of drylining, and to take account of new working practices, the Building...
UK Embraces Building Safety: Common Assessment Standard Version 4 Updates
Build UK has released an updated version of the Common Assessment Standard on Monday, 1st July. This new Version 4 has been refined after the removal of PAS 91 and now includes a fresh Building Safety segment. The update ensures that the Common Assessment Standard can...
FIS Welcomes Government and Calls for a New Dawn for Construction Too
FIS today congratulated the new UK Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer and his colleagues on their election success as Labour forms the new Government. FIS CEO Iain McIlwee noted that "A new Dawn for the UK, means it is essential to deliver a new Dawn for Construction. ...
CLC advises next Government to deliver certainty on pipeline, unlock small site housebuilding and reform planning system
The Construction Leadership Council has today published a letter of advice for the next Government, detailing a series of policies that would help the construction industry create economic growth, build much-needed new housing and deliver the UK’s infrastructure...
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 report from the Construction Leadership...
Transforming Pre‐Qualification
As the number of organisations adopting the Common Assessment Standard rises, supply chain members now only need to acquire certification once from any Recognised Assessment Body. There are two certification levels available – desktop and site-based. Companies should...
FIS Apprenticeship Spotlight: Meet Our Talented Candidates
FIS recently conducted interviews for an office-based marketing apprenticeship role in our Solihull office, and we were delighted to meet a group of highly talented individuals. The selection process was tough due to the impressive skills and potential we witnessed in...
Exclusive Benefits for FIS Members from TradePoint and B&Q
FIS members enjoy a wide range of benefits specially curated by our membership team in collaboration with our associate members. One such valued partnership is with TradePoint, who provide exclusive tailored services to meet the specific needs of our members. As part...
Cashflow Helpline for FIS Members
FIS partner and finance experts BABR have a dedicated free helpline exclusively for FIS members. This helpline is designed to provide members with expert advice and guidance across various areas including credit control, debt recovery, and commercial finance. Rest...