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Build UK Claims Members Maintain Payment Terms
The latest results published under the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations show that Build UK members have maintained their payment performance over the last six months. For the first time, BuildUK claim all tier one Contractor members are...
Government Announces Ambitious Reforms to UK Migration System
Before the summer recess of Parliament, the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, published a Written Ministerial statement setting out the Government’s ambitions for the legal migration system, including new reforms which will link migration policy and visa...
Preview Invitation: FIS Training Modules for Estimators and Procurement Teams
FIS is developing a series of modules to help train the next generation of estimators and procurement teams and we would like to preview the modules with specialists who could help shape the final draft. The training course has been designed to educate and inform new...
Navigating the Changing Employment Law Landscape Under a New Labour Government
The first part of 2024 was already full of Employment Law updates that were set to hit business owners. Now, with a new Labour government in charge, there’s even more change set to come in that will dramatically alter the landscape of employment rights. Wondering how...
Maximising the Benefits of Employing Apprentices and New Entrants: CITB Support Webinars
If you are considering hiring an Apprentice or New Entrant and are CITB registered and levy-compliant, the CITB New Entrant Support Team is ready to assist you every step of the way. Here is how they can support you: Recruitment CITB Funding Administration (including...
Reforms to the CSCS Card – your views are important
FIS have been working closely with CSCS to review how competency is tracked and new requirements for re-accreditation should be managed. As part of discussions CSCS has sought FIS views on proposed changes to the Labourer, Trainee and Provisional cards. Beyond the...
Interested in becoming a STEM Ambassadors?
As construction output is expected to grow the finishes and Interiors sector needs to recruit new entrants so that it can keep working. The STEM Ambassador Programme is partnered with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to facilitate the Go Construct...
Scottish Awards 2024 Shortlist Announced
Join us on 20 September in Glasgow for our annual Scottish Awards Lunch at which we honour the outstanding projects completed by our members in Scotland. The FIS Scottish Awards showcase the remarkable achievements of our members, with each project undergoing rigorous...
PFKG and GIRI join forces to enhance fire safety and improve quality in UK construction industry
The Passive Fire Knowledge Group (PFKG) and The Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) have announced their intention to work together to improve safety and construction practices by sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and promoting each other’s aims and objectives. This...