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Deaf Awareness Week: Why employers need to listen-up
Deaf Awareness Week (4–10 May 2026) is a timely reminder that hearing loss is one of the most common and most overlooked occupational health risks in construction. Around three in four construction workers are exposed to daily noise levels above 85 dB, yet protective...
FIS launches Drylining Design Engineer Competency Framework to elevate industry standards
FIS is proud to announce the launch of its new Drylining Design Engineer Competency Framework, a significant step forward in defining professional standards, improving quality, and supporting career development across the interiors sector. Developed in collaboration...
Regulator publishes new guidance on competence management
The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has published ‘Setting Expectations on Competence Management’ setting down clear principles for managing both individual and organisational competence under Building Regulations. The ICC was formed under the Building Safety Act...
Middle East conflict casts a dark shadow over 2026-27 forecasts
Conflict in the Middle East and its potential impacts on the global economy, the UK economy and the construction industry cast a dark shadow over the forecasts for 2026 and 2027. It appears increasingly likely that the second half of this year will see a drop in...
SFS Working Group: progress on competence, regulation and technical guidance
The FIS SFS Working Group met in April 2026 for a wide‑ranging discussion covering workforce competence, regulatory reform and key technical challenges facing the sector. A major focus of the meeting was progress on the new SFS installer qualification, developed in...
FIS launches new E-Learning module to help contractors navigate changing Building Regulations
FIS has launched a new e-learning module, Building Regulation Compliance: Contractor Roles, designed to help construction professionals understand and meet their responsibilities under the latest regulatory changes. Our new competency-led e-learning module provides...
New FIS Training Module to support changes in Welsh Building Regulations
From 1 July 2026 a new building safety regime will come into force in Wales, introducing fundamental changes to how building work is regulated, approved and enforced. While closely aligned with the principles of the Building Safety Act 2022 introduced in England, the...
Navigating today’s energy market: How FIS Members can gain control, confidence and savings with Enexus Energy
The energy market continues to present challenges for businesses across the UK, and for companies operating within the finishes and interiors sector, controlling overheads remains as important as ever. With wholesale prices still reacting to global events, changing...
PFKG Addresses Persistent Confusion in Passive Fire Specification
The Passive Fire Knowledge Group (PFKG), supported by FIS, has published three new Knowledge Shares to address widespread misunderstanding in the specification of passive fire protection systems across the built environment. The new publications are:...