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Countdown to #OpenDoors26

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

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

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...

FIS STEM Ambassadors – Catch-Up with GoConstruct (CITB)

FIS STEM Ambassadors – Catch-Up with GoConstruct (CITB)

Recently, FIS STEM Ambassadors had a virtual catch-up via Teams with GoConstruct (CITB) to explore ways of inspiring the next generation to consider careers in construction. Topics Covered: How to find an activity on the STEM portal How to create an event How to add...

FIS Guidance: Avoiding knife-cut injuries

FIS Guidance: Avoiding knife-cut injuries

Following an investigation into knife injuries in the sector, the FIS Health and Safety Group has launched new guidance on knives to help businesses assess and plan for risks more effectively and protect workers from potentially life-changing injuries while improving...

CLC Supports the Conflict Avoidance Coalition

CLC Supports the Conflict Avoidance Coalition

Construction disputes are both common and costly. HKA’s 2024 CRUX Report, which analysed over 2,000 major projects across 107 countries, with a total value of $2.254 trillion, found that the total amount of monies in dispute was $84.44 billion. The cumulative delay on...

The government’s NEW roadmap for employment law

The government’s NEW roadmap for employment law

The government has released their Employment Rights Bill roadmap – and it includes timelines for consultations and planned implementation dates for big changes. From Statutory Sick Pay shake-ups arriving in 2026 and day-one unfair dismissal rights landing in 2027, the...