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Get Involved: Become a Go Construct STEM Ambassador with FIS
FIS is encouraging members to get involved with the Go Construct STEM Ambassador Programme, a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of the Finishes and Interiors Sector and inspire the next generation of talent. If you’re passionate about supporting young...
FIS Project Reuse Scheme working to deliver sustainable circularity from Rathbone Place to Broadgate
In a major step forward for the circular economy in commercial fit-out, the FIS Project Reuse Scheme is supporting the reuse of high-quality ceiling tiles and luminaires from Rathbone Place to Broadgate, two landmark London developments. The initiative sees Ambit,...
Navigating Gateway Three
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published an update on Gateway Three, based on its experience of the first applications to go through the process. Described by the BSR as the ‘moment of truth’, Gateway Three is the final checkpoint of the building safety...
New measures announced to ramp up housebuilding in London
The Government have announced new emergency measures to tackle the housebuilding crisis in London and unlock tens of thousands of homes across the capital. Tens of thousands of Londoners are set to benefit from emergency measures to significantly ramp up...
Rotational Movement of Head Fixings in Infill Steel Framed Systems (SFS)
FIS has been working with suppliers and contractors in our membership and the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) to fund the development of new testing. A common design detail that has previously been unsupported by manufacturer test evidence is the fixing of Steel...
Weakest quarter for sales since the pandemic
The latest State of Trade Survey showed that construction product manufacturing gained little traction in Q3.Whilst there was growth in sales volumes reported over the quarter for both heavy side and light side manufacturers, heavy side sales were still lower than the...
FIS Contract Review Service helps specialist contractors manage risk
FIS is continually reviewing its service offering and has recently updated its Contract Review Service to better meet the needs of members. We know that too often contractors are faced with heavily-amended contracts with significant risk transfer. This service offers...
FIS to Exhibit at SkillBuild National Final 2025
FIS is proud to be supporting this year’s SkillBuild National Final, taking place at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, on 19–20 November 2025, the UK’s largest multi-trade skills competition showcasing the next generation of construction talent. Visitors to the event...
FIS Partners with The Skills Centre to Support New Skills Bootcamps and Employment Programmes
FIS is proud to be partnering with The Skills Centre to support a series of Skills Bootcamps and Employment Programmes at training facilities across the UK. As part of this initiative, The Skills Centre will be delivering an ‘Introduction to Drylining and Insulation’...