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Where is your next competent worker coming from?
The skills shortage in the Finishes and Interiors Sector isn’t going away and addressing it will take a more joined-up, practical approach across our industry. That’s exactly what we’re working to deliver. FIS has partnered with The Skills Centre to run a series of...
Remediation toolkit to support applications at Gateway Two
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published a new remediation toolkit to support better quality remediation applications at Gateway Two. The toolkit highlights common issues seen in remediation applications and sets out practical steps for applicants to follow...
Public consultation on CLC/BIM in Asset Management guidance
An Industry Task and Finish Group convened by CLC Building Safety Group, Portfolio 4: Building Occupation and industry technical experts BIM in Asset Management are pleased to announce the publication of their guidance regarding the Occupied Sector’s expectations for...
Employers urged to prepare for new Right to Work checks from 1 October
From 1 October 2026, liability for right to work checks will be extended to include sub‐contractors, agency workers, and casual and temporary workers, and the Government has published guidance setting out what employers need to do to be provided with a ‘statutory...
FIS announces Innovation Awards Shortlist
FIS is delighted to announce the finalists for our 2026 Innovation Awards. The awards aim to shine a light on innovation, debunking the myth that our sector is not innovative. The Awards comprise three categories, Digital, Sustainability and Product. A judging panel...
Celebrating excellence at the 2026 FIS Scottish Awards
The FIS Scottish Awards are a celebration of the exceptional work and diverse range of projects carried out in Scotland. On 18 September, the awards ceremony was held at the impressive voco Grand Central Glasgow. The event, which was hosted by former Scotland and...
Building Safety Regulator publishes latest gateway data
The Building Safety Regular (BSR) has published its latest data for the period 8 June to 31 August 2026. The data shows that a total of 333 decisions were made across all valid Gateway Two applications with an approval rate of 84%. However, 174 applications (34% of...
Commercial Payments Bill: Time to keep up the pressure – we need your help
As the Commercial Payments Bill makes its final stand in the House of Lords, FIS looks at progress and what we all need to do next to ensure that we get the reform we’ve been promised and how you can help. Quick recap on what the Commercial Payments Bill is and how it...
HSE seeks industry views on Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is conducting a statutory review of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) and is seeking views and information through two surveys. This review is separate from HSE’s recent consultation on proposed updates to CAR...