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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 Expresses Disappointment over Russian Aluminium still available in the UK
Last week European Aluminium, an association representing the European aluminium sector, issued a hard-hitting statement to the European Parliament, calling on them to address the ongoing exclusion of major aluminium product categories from its sanctions regime on...
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...
FIS writes to MPs to express concerns over behaviours in House Building Sector
Vistry’s announcement this week raises further concerns for FIS related to procurement in the Housing Sector. In their latest update, Vistry (whose business model has pivoted to focus on the delivery of affordable homes (mostly commissioned by public sector and...
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
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
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...
Demand remains the factor most likely to constrain output in the year ahead
It was a mixed quarter for construction product manufacturing in 2024 Q1, reflecting the varying demand in the different sectors of the construction industry that manufacturers’ products feed into. Sales declined for a seventh consecutive quarter for heavy side...
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...