News
FIS launch two further guides for drylining
FIS has today launched two new expert guides; a Pre-construction Guide for Drylining and a Construction Site Guide for Drylining. They are an invaluable resource for the industry and aim to reduce risk, ensure compliance and guarantee that projects are delivered on...
CIJC Promulgation Notice
The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has issued a a revised Promulgation Notice to reflect the increases in the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage which will come into effect on 1 April. The General Operative rate is the only one directly...
Opening the doors to construction
Open Doors 2023 gets underway next Monday 13 March and will provide an opportunity for people to take a look behind the hoardings of more than 230 sites across Great Britain during the week! From HS2's Old Oak Common Station in London to Perth City Hall being...
Building Safety Guide Updated
Build UK has updated its comprehensive guide, to the building safety regime to reflect the latest secondary legislation and guidance that has been published. Changes in the March 2023 version include: A new section in Existing Legislation on Approved Document B (Fire...
CITB’s employer network pilot to offer specific support
Employers can now receive expert advice and support from sector specific networks, as part of the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) employer network pilot. As well as the local training networks, selected sectors will also be supported making it even...
Project Happiness: Benchmarking Culture in Construction
The Condor Collective are partnering with The FIS on Project Happiness; to better understand the metrics around topics such as mental health, retention, apprenticeships, collaboration, communication and general happiness of the people and businesses that make up the...
Lens Blog: Record keeping
FIS Consultant Len Bunton looks at the importance of keeping records and why this is vital. It is not uncommon for disputes to emerge on contracts that were concluded 3-4 years ago, so your records need to be collated and stored and archived, because you never know...
CPA provides economic update
The CPA has produced an economic update which details: ONS UK Construction Materials Price Indices (January 2023) ONS UK Construction Employment by Age-demographic (2022 Q4) Bank of England UK Mortgage Approvals (January 2023) BEIS UK Brick Sales (January 2023)...
Celebrating innovation in the finishes and interiors sector
FIS announced the winners of its inaugural Innovation Awards at a ceremony held at is Conference in London. In front of a packed audience at the Business Design Centre, the winners of the 2023 FIS Innovation Awards were announced and presented. The Awards recognise...