News
Growth returns for the second quarter of 2025
Growth returned in the Construction Products Association State of Trade Survey for the second quarter of 2025, with 53% of heavy side product manufacturers and one-third of those on the light side reporting an increase in sales, on balance. This follows the fall in...
House of Lords call for evidence on the Building Safety Regulator
Following concerns raised by Industry that delays in approvals by the BSR have slowed down the delivery of new buildings and homes, the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee, chaired by Baroness Taylor of Bolton, has launched an inquiry into building safety...
New legislation to improve building safety in Wales
Safety, accountability, and residents’ voices were the three key principles of a landmark building safety Bill that was laid before the Senedd earlier this month, according to Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant. The Building Safety...
FIS swings into action with development of a simplified sub-contract
To support its members, FIS has produced a simple sub-contract built on the 500 words principle. This work very much aligns to our Responsible No Campaign and our wider work on improving contractual practice and procurement in the sector. The sub-contract has been...
Fit-Out Futures: First Social Event Brings Together the Next Generation of Talent
Yesterday, FIS hosted its first ever Fit-Out Futures social event at OD Group HQ in London, an inspiring evening designed to connect young professionals in the Finishes and Interiors Sector, nurture new networks, and support the future talent that will drive our...
CITB Employer Networks – Making Training and Funding Easier for Employers
FIS is pleased to highlight the CITB Employer Networks, a funded initiative designed to make it simpler for construction employers to access the training and support they need, now and for the future. What are Employer Networks? Employer Networks bring local employers...
Countdown to #OpenDoors26
FIS is supporting Open Doors 2026 and the Countdown has begun. The Week, organised by BuildUK, provides a unique opportunity for young people and those looking for a change of career to go behind the scenes of our industry and see the wide range of roles available. ...
New Gateway Two Statistics Published
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published its first set of quarterly management information data on the Building Control Approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) at Gateway Two. The data, covering the period October 2023 to March 2025 across four...
Government Consultation on Small Business Support
This week the FIS responded to the Government Consultation on supporting small businesses. The consultation required response to 15 questions looking at current Government support for Small Businesses and Start-ups and where and how this could be improved. In terms...