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Rotational Movement of Head Fixings in Infill Steel Framed Systems (SFS)
FIS has been working with suppliers and contractors in our membership and the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) to fund the development of new testing. A common design detail that has previously been unsupported by manufacturer test evidence is the fixing of Steel...
Weakest quarter for sales since the pandemic
The latest State of Trade Survey showed that construction product manufacturing gained little traction in Q3.Whilst there was growth in sales volumes reported over the quarter for both heavy side and light side manufacturers, heavy side sales were still lower than the...
FIS Contract Review Service helps specialist contractors manage risk
FIS is continually reviewing its service offering and has recently updated its Contract Review Service to better meet the needs of members. We know that too often contractors are faced with heavily-amended contracts with significant risk transfer. This service offers...
FIS to Exhibit at SkillBuild National Final 2025
FIS is proud to be supporting this year’s SkillBuild National Final, taking place at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, on 19–20 November 2025, the UK’s largest multi-trade skills competition showcasing the next generation of construction talent. Visitors to the event...
FIS Partners with The Skills Centre to Support New Skills Bootcamps and Employment Programmes
FIS is proud to be partnering with The Skills Centre to support a series of Skills Bootcamps and Employment Programmes at training facilities across the UK. As part of this initiative, The Skills Centre will be delivering an ‘Introduction to Drylining and Insulation’...
Have Your Say: Help Shape the Future of Plastering in Scotland
FIS is encouraging members across Scotland to take part in a national review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for plastering — a crucial step in ensuring training and qualifications reflect the skills, techniques, and technologies used in today’s industry....
Construction slowdown due to pre-Autumn Budget uncertainty
The Construction Products Association’s Autumn Forecasts reveal that growth expectations for construction output have been revised substantially down amid growing risks and uncertainty surrounding the government’s impending tax rises in the Autumn Budget and their...
Ministry of Justice owes contractors £20m after ISG collapse
FIS CEO Iain McIlwee has spoken openly to the BBC, in an interview broadcast on both radio and tv news thoughout the day, about millions of pounds owed to companies following the collapse of ISG last year and how promises that they would be protected by Project Bank...
FIS submits formal response to late payment and retentions consultation
In response to the Government's consultation on tackling late payment and retention in the construction sector, FIS has submitted its formal response on the package of proposed legislative measures to address late, long and disputed business to business payments. A...