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Fit-out Futures
The ‘Fit-Out Futures’ group is a new network being launched by FIS to encourage and empower change by capturing and enhancing the thoughts, ideas and energy of the rising stars and those from diverse backgrounds within the sector. The Group will operate as a dynamic...
Letter to industry: Registration of the Building Control Profession – transitional arrangements
Director of Building Safety for HSE, Philip White, has today written to the Building Control industry outlining new transitional arrangements for the registration of building control inspectors in England. The Building Safety Regulator has listened to the concerns...
Barbour ABI Specialist Interiors Hub
FIS has partnered with Barbour ABI to extend its reach, educate and take our content directly to specifiers and building designers. This also enables members to extend their presence on Barbour ABI through the FIS Specialist Interiors Hub and access discounts on core...
CPA Construction Trade Survey – further weakness to end 2023
It was a weak end to 2023 and a subdued start to 2024 for firms operating throughout the construction supply chain, according to the CPA Q4 2023 Trade Survey. Trade surveys for the fourth quarter of 2023 indicated that it was the worst quarterly performance since the...
Interaction between CIS and IR35
If you’re a main contractor who is employing a sub-contractor through an intermediary, such as their own limited company, familiarity with the interaction between off-payroll rules (IR35), and the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), is crucial, and so is an...
Unlock the door to a career in construction
FIS is looking for members in London to provide support for individuals that have undertaken an introduction course for Interior Systems. The course is taking place in April, so if you can offer a work trial, work experience, or employment then please contact FIS Head...
Construction quality improvement – contractors design portion survey
Supported by FIS, the Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) in Scotland is conducting research into Contractor Design Portions (CDPs). The use of CDP has grown over the years, and we know that its use can create challenges (this was a major issue...
That’s a wrap
Thanks again to all who supported the FIS Conference on Delivering Productivity, Quality and Compliance in the fit-out sector and Putting Net Zero and sustainability first in a practical way at the Workspace Design Show. It was a really interesting couple of days...
Celebrating innovation in the finishes and interiors sector
FIS announced the winners of its 2024 Innovation Awards at a ceremony held at is Conference in London on 27 February. In front of a packed audience at the Business Design Centre, the winners of the FIS Innovation Awards were announced and presented. The Awards...