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The Conflict Avoidance Process (CAP) gets a new lease of life

The Conflict Avoidance Process (CAP) gets a new lease of life

A recent flurry of organisations have signed the Conflict Avoidance Pledge and FIS is proud that our members are front and centre in this.  The new momentum coincides with a new Chair of the Conflict Avoidance Coalition who many members will recognise, Len Bunton, one...

FIS is General Election Ready

FIS is General Election Ready

With the General Election called for the 4th July, FIS wasn't caught on the hop - we have already set down our core manifesto A Blueprint for Better Construction looking at how policy can support better procurement and contracting and help to improve investment in...

Mental health awareness- Building a healthier happier team

Mental health awareness- Building a healthier happier team

Prioritising mental health can be hard and is often forgot about, but it not only impacts your team, your business can also suffer. Your employees deserve a safe working environment and learning how to take care of your people will make a significant difference to...

Toilet accommodation: Approved Document T

Toilet accommodation: Approved Document T

Building regulation in England to provide guidance on the design and layout of universal toilets, ambulant toilets and toilet cubicles. The regulations set out in Part T of the Building Regulations are crucial in ensuring that toilets are accessible to all...

Update on Technical Team Activities at FIS

Update on Technical Team Activities at FIS

Our technical team at FIS are continuously working to provide guidance answer questions and look out for changes in legislation that could impact your business. The work we do is varied as you will see from the presentation, this first video update includes: Details...

Proposed changes to end point assessment for ceilings and partitions

Proposed changes to end point assessment for ceilings and partitions

Following consultation with employers and NOCN the proposed End Point Assessment (EPA) practical element for Ceilings and Partitions is unworkable and some changes need to be made. The findings were that each element, (core qualification and specialist option) should...